GAMBLING

Jul 04 2025POLITICS

What's Really Inside Trump's Tax and Spending Plan?

When President Donald Trump put his signature on the so-called big, beautiful bill, everyone talked about the big changes. Tax cuts, cuts to Medicaid and food stamps, and more money for border security. But there's more to the story. The bill also includes some lesser-known items that might surprise you. First, let's talk about space. The space shuttle Discovery, wh...

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Jun 29 2025SPORTS

NBA Star's Future Uncertain Amid Gambling Probe

Malik Beasley's basketball journey has hit a rough patch. The Detroit Pistons were in talks to sign him for another three years, but things have taken a turn. The U. S. District Attorney’s office is now looking into Beasley for possible gambling involving NBA games and side bets. The Pistons and Beasley were close to a deal worth $42 million over three years. But no...

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Jun 24 2025SPORTS

NBA Draft 2025: Who's Going Where?

The NBA Draft 2025 is creating quite a buzz, with Cooper Flagg leading the pack. This event is set to take place in Brooklyn, New York, at the Barclays Center. While the draft isn't as popular as the NFL Draft for betting, it still has its fair share of excitement. Cooper Flagg, a standout player from Duke, is the clear favorite to be picked first by the Mavericks. ...

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

Celebrities and Sports Betting: A Double-Edged Sword

The betting scene in the United States has undergone a significant shift since 2018. The lifting of the federal ban on sports betting has led to a boom in the industry. However, this growth has also sparked worries about the potential rise in problem gambling. Research has shown that traditional campaigns aimed at promoting responsible gambling often fall short. Thi...

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Jun 17 2025FINANCE

Gambling's Impact on Australians' Savings Habits

Gambling has always been a contentious issue, often linked to a range of problems. To tackle these issues, it is crucial to understand how gambling affects people's financial habits. This is especially true in Australia, where gambling is a popular pastime. A study looked at how gambling influences savings behavior. The researchers used data from Australian househol...

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Jun 10 2025HEALTH

Gambling Mistakes: Why Players Struggle with Spending

The world of electronic gaming machines is a tricky one. Many people who play these games struggle to keep track of how much they spend and win. A recent study looked into this issue and found some surprising results. First off, it's clear that most players have a hard time remembering and predicting their gambling spending. Only a small group could accurately recal...

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May 26 2025HEALTH

Gambling Safely: What Works and What Doesn't

Gambling can be risky business. To tackle this, many messages have been created to warn people about the dangers of gambling too much. These messages aim to change how people think and act when gambling. However, do these messages actually work? A recent study looked at 3200 articles from 1890 up to 2024 to find out what makes a good gambling safety message. Onl...

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May 23 2025HEALTH

The Price of a Bet

Sports betting has become a big deal. It is now legal in many places. People are placing bets on games more than ever. This might seem like fun. It might even seem like easy money. But there are costs that are not so obvious. These costs are not about money. They are about health. Health issues can pop up when betting becomes a problem. It can lead to stress, anxiet...

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May 21 2025HEALTH

College Gambling: A Growing Concern

Sports betting is a big deal on college campuses these days. It is a hot topic and a growing concern. A recent study dug into the habits and experiences of college students when it comes to sports betting. The focus was on understanding how often students bet on sports, why they do it, and what kinds of problems they might face. The study involved 575 college studen...

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May 16 2025FINANCE

Trading and Gambling: Where Do Investors Draw the Line?

The world of investing can be a thrilling ride. It is not uncommon for some investors to blur the lines between trading and gambling. This can lead to some interesting behaviors. There are investors who trade stocks like they are playing poker. This can lead to some serious issues. It is important to understand how these behaviors can affect people's financial h...

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