sports betting
The Lawyer Who Took on Big Tobacco Is Now Fighting an Online Sports Betting Giant
Richard Daynard became famous for developing the legal strategy against Big Tobacco that ultimately led to a historic $206 billion settlement. He sees "uncanny" similarities in online sports betting.
Online Gambling Industry Is Using Big Tobacco's Playbook, Health Experts Warn
A group of public health experts have accused the gambling industry of employing Big Tobacco's tactics in an attempt to steer the public debate.
The Horse Isn't Real. People Are Betting on It Anyway.
In virtual sports betting, the house edge is insane, there’s even more stigma and the racing never stops.
The Rise of Mobile Gambling Is Leaving People Ruined and Unable to Quit
Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, a problem that is showing quiet signs of becoming a crisis. "I can't just get rid of my phone," one problem gambler says.
The VICE Guide to Betting on Hockey
With the US Supreme Court effectively making sports gambling legal in all states, here's what you should know before you start betting on NHL games.
No, the Supreme Court didn't just legalize sports betting
Every state except Nevada still has to pass its own laws.
Here's What You Need to Know about Legalized Sports Betting
Some states, like New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania could have legalized gambling as early as the football season.
An Ex-Interpol Agent Tells Us What to do About Match-Fixing
An expert talks about the development of the sports betting industry, now worth $2 trillion annually, and how governments can combat match-fixing and betting fraud.
I Got Stoned in Vegas and Placed a Bunch of Silly Sports Bets
Dave Lozo documents a night out in Vegas and his attempt to turn $150 into $3,100.
A Safe Bet: How Bookmakers Are Waging War on Persistent Winners
Bookmakers are excluding persistent winners as "liabilities". It's perfectly legal, if not entirely fair. But these high-stakes gamblers still find ways to bet – and now the liabilities are starting to fight back.
Unusual Suspect: The Rise and Fall of Owen Hanson, Former USC Athlete and Alleged Drug Kingpin
In a decade, Owen Hanson went from playing football and volleyball at USC to being the subject of a major FBI investigation into drug-trafficking, money-laundering, and illegal gambling.
VICE World of Sports Episode Guide: The Line
In the latest episode of VICE World of Sports, we dive into the boundaries between legal and illegal betting—and the uglier side to the age-old practice.