West Virginia University researchers are using real-time operator data to study whether near-miss parlay bets can trigger loss-chasing behavior and earlier responsible-gambling interventions.
A West Virginia University research project will examine whether near-miss parlay losses push bettors into loss-chasing behavior and how sportsbooks might identify risky patterns.
West Virginia University researchers are studying how online bettors respond to losses, using real-time operator data to identify risky loss-chasing behavior before it leads to financial harm.
Zihnal broke through in a big way at Mountaineer, winning the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby by 6 1/4 lengths under John Velazquez. The card also produced a 2.4% year-over-year handle increase.
A new report says West Virginia’s online gambling loss ratio was 1.57% in 2025, with more than half of that figure attributed to unregulated operators.
A federal judge rejected Kalshi’s request to stop Utah from enforcing its anti-gambling laws against prediction markets, adding to a growing split in court rulings across the US.
