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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

My buyer's guilt is insane. It's $1,300 on trash': the adults addicted to blind box toys like Labubus

The buyer's guilt that I get nearly every time after I've spent is insane ... Sometimes I open things and I don't want them.
E-Commerce
fromsilive
1 week ago

Staten Islander wins $87K slot machine jackpot at Hard Rock Atlantic City

A Staten Island guest won $86,969.29 playing slots, while another player from New Jersey won $205,500 with a $5 bet.
#powerball
more#powerball
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Mom Is Living Large Like There's No Tomorrow. I'm Not Sure That's How It Works.

Financial debts of a deceased parent may not transfer to children but can under certain conditions.
Public health
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The US Military Is Raking in Millions From On-Base Slot Machines

Defense Department operates slot machines on military bases, generating revenue for troop recreation while increasing gambling addiction risks for soldiers.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Winning $500K Lottery Ticket Sold At Brooklyn Deli: See Where

A local resident in Brooklyn won a $500,000 lottery prize by matching all ten winning numbers in the Pick 10 lottery.
Miscellaneous
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. Lottery: 2 Take 5 top-prize tickets - each worth over 13K - sold on Staten Island, Brooklyn

Two top-prize winning tickets for the New York Lottery's Take 5 drawing were sold in Brooklyn and Staten Island, each worth $13,989.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Often Hidden Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling addiction is increasingly prevalent due to the accessibility of online betting, especially among younger generations.
#sports-betting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Video games

The Silent Surge of Gambling Addiction

The rise of young sports bettors indicates a cultural shift in gambling habits, particularly towards online platforms.
Online sports betting shows higher rates of problematic gambling compared to other betting types.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago
Poker

Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0

Gambling can lead to a cycle of addiction, financial problems, and reliance on family support.
Poker
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0

Gambling can lead to a cycle of addiction, financial problems, and reliance on family support.
more#sports-betting
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Betting ads swamp Brazilian football as addiction spikes DW 06/17/2025

Karen's story reflects the alarming rise of problem gambling in Brazil since the legalization of online gambling, with minimal protections for consumers.
Poker
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He was living a life of secrets' - son of GAA boss Davy Fitzgerald avoids jail for stealing 35k from former employer

Colm Fitzgerald was sentenced for stealing €35,000 to support his gambling addiction.
Cryptocurrency
fromCoinDesk
2 months ago

BTC, PEPE News: Bitcoin Bull James Wynn Goes Long on PEPE Again, Hours After Losing $100M

James Wynn's trading activities raise questions about his motivations—whether he's a serious gambler or a marketing strategy for Hyperliquid.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison

Xaviar Babudar, a Chiefs superfan, received 32 years in prison for bank robbery after already serving 17 years for multiple robberies.
#wire-fraud
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fromFuturism
3 months ago

USA Today's Disclaimers on Its Automated Sports Stories Are Longer Than the Actual Articles

USA TODAY's automated sports stories blur the lines between journalism and sports betting, raising ethical concerns.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California attorney sentenced to prison for scamming investors out of $8.7 million to finance lavish lifestyle

"This defendant is a lawyer, the prosecutor added. She had the trust of the public."
LA Kings
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