gambling

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While most U.S. professional sports leagues have embraced sports gambling, some have been more reluctant when it comes to prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Options, meanwhile, are expected to be tradable by June 16, an event that should whip stock trading into a frenzy of gambling.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

On the planned casino, Park has voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over the effect that the casino could have on local communities, such as increasing gambling addiction.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Companies such as Kalshi claim this activity is not gambling in an effort to avoid state regulation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In this monologue, Edgar is gambling that the punishment for setting Simon’s hawk free will not be more than he can bear.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz