On Sunday March 30th, Dr. Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy here at PHAI appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the growing crisis of online sports gambling addiction. As legalized sports betting continues to spread across the U.S., millions of Americans are now exposed to gambling platforms that operate 24/7, making it easier than […]
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 — The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at Northeastern University School of Law was pleased to support Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today as they reintroduced the SAFE Bet Act, which addresses the risks associated with legalized gambling. As of 2025, 39 states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting, but the necessary safeguards are not
We are thrilled to see TIME spotlight the critical work of PHAI and our president, Professor Richard Daynard. The article highlights PHAI’s lawsuit against DraftKings and our broader advocacy to address the public health consequences of the rapidly growing sports betting industry. As sports betting becomes more accessible, the risks of gambling addiction and exploitation
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Labeled and displayed next to FDA-regulated infant formulas, toddler milk is being promoted as a healthy next stage in child nutrition, even as most experts recommend against its use. BOSTON, MA (January 14, 2025)—The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court
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Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2024) – Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Harry Levant, PHAI’s Director of Gambling Policy, delivered compelling testimony yesterday before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, as part of a hearing entitled: “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling.” The hearing examined sports betting growth since its
A new episode of The Disagreement podcast is out, featuring our Director of Gambling Policy, Dr. Harry Levant. This week, Dr. Levant sat down with Ben Fawkes, a sports betting expert and industry insider, to tackle the ethical concerns surrounding the gambling industry. They discuss topics from exploitative tactics to public health impact. Dr. Levant
Anonymized customer data collection is mandated under Massachusetts law, yet since the creation of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission more than a decade ago, no data has been collected or shared Boston, MA (October 30 , 2024) –Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) today announced that it has filed a lawsuit asking the Massachusetts Superior Court to
PHAI’s President Richard Daynard was featured on the High Truths on Drugs and Addiction podcast where he discusses how he got into law and how he ended up going after Big Tobacco. Give the podcast a listen by visiting the High Truths podcast below. It is also available for listening on Apple Podcasts
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Our Director of Gambling Policy–Harry Levant–was interviewed by Dr. Michael Aronoff on NYU Docs on Sirius XM (Channel 110) where they spoke about gambling addiction, the sports betting industry, and more.
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Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at the Northeastern University School of Law, was pleased to support Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) this week in introducing the SAFE Bet Act, which addresses the risks associated with legalized gambling. The SAFE Bet Act is the first federal legislative initiative to address the vast public health implications of mobile sports betting since