In the Media

PHAI’s work is regularly featured in national and regional media coverage. These appearances highlight our ongoing litigation, research, and advocacy efforts.
portland, or, usa nov 11, 2024: draftkings sportsbook and casino app is seen in the app store on the screen of an iphone.

PHAI Files Landmark Lawsuit Against DraftKings, FanDuel, GeniusSports, & the NFL

March 24, 2026—The Public Health Advocacy Institute filed a landmark product liability lawsuit against a series of defendants engaged in the development and distribution of online sports betting platforms that relentlessly push addictive live in-game microbets. 

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PHAI Leaders in CNN’s The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper

August 25, 2025 – Our Director of Gambling Policy, Dr. Harry Levant, and Executive Director, Mark Gottlieb, are featured in CNN’s new documentary, Sports Betting: America’s Big Gamble.

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PHAI Files Lawsuit Against Caesars Online Casino

June 20, 2025 – PHAI has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania over Caesars’ dangerous online casino promotion and “pay through bonuses.”

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PHAI Files Class Action Against Abbott Labs

January 14, 2025 – PHAI has filed a class action suit against Abbott Labs for misleadingly marketing its “toddler milk” products to parents and caregivers of children aged 12 to 36 months.

60 Minutes

On February 4th, 60 Minutes ran a piece on sports betting featuring our President, Richard Daynard, Executive Director Mark Gottlieb, and Director of Gambling Policy, Harry Levant.

Watch the piece to learn more about the harm of legalized sports betting and the predatory practices used by the gambling industry

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