Billionaire John Arnold Commits $2.6 Million for Research into Risks of Online Sports Betting

John Arnold is funding a $2.6 million research initiative at universities and think tanks to study risks associated with online sports betting, including financial well-being impacts and addictive behavior. The move highlights growing concerns around the rapid expansion of digital gambling platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, Kalshi, and Polymarket.

By Justin Papp · CNBC · July 7, 2026, 10:00 UTC

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Topics: Addiction risks Consumer behavior Philanthropy Sports betting

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