What It Takes to Quit Gambling
Photo: Tino Bandito (Shutterstock) For most people, gambling is an occasional thrill. Whether it’s a lost weekend in Las Vegas or throwing a few bucks on a Superbowl grid each…
The 11 Finniest (and Weirdest) Bets You Can Make on Super Bowl LVII
Los Angels Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl LVI Coin toss “Will the opening coin toss land or heads or tails?” is the classic Super Bowl prop bet, It distills…
Gamers Spending on ‘Loot Boxes’ Twice as Likely to Gamble, Research Shows
According to new research published today in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Research & Theory, gamers who purchase ‘loot boxes’ are up to two times more inclined to bet. According to…
Don’t Be Fooled by These Powerball and Mega Millions Scams
Photo: Dominique James (Shutterstock) The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot today are 1 in 292 million. That was the population of the United States back in 2003, meaning your…
Diwali Crackdown: 29 Gamblers Arrested, Rs 58 Lakh Seized From Delhi Hotel
Diwali gambling crackdown: Police recovered Rs 58.57 lakh and 10 sets of playing cards.New Delhi: Delhi Police have arrested 29 people, including seven women, for gambling at Hotel City West…
MIB Asks News Sites, TV Channels to Refrain From Showing Betting Site Ads
In light of the significant financial and socio-economic risk for the consumers, especially youth and children, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday issued two advisories — one for…
Here’s What to Do If You Win the Mega Millions Lottery on Friday
Photo: The Toidi (Shutterstock) This Friday, the Mega Millions lottery jackpot is expected to eclipse one billion dollars. And while it’s well documented that winning the lottery isn’t going to…
It’s Not Just Loot Boxes: Predatory Monetization Is Everywhere
Whenever a term from the world of video games enters broader society, it’s a safe bet that it’s not for a good reason. Loot boxes—like Hot Coffee or Gamergate—don’t buck…
How to Spot a Shady Online Sports Betting Site
Photo: Wpadington (Shutterstock) A ton of people are going to bet on the Super Bowl this Sunday. Sports betting is legal in some form in 30 states, and 31.4 million…
Where Exactly Is Sports Gambling Legal?
Photo: Wpadington (Shutterstock) In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting, leaving wagering rules and regulations to the states. Since then, sports betting has…