gambling

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Since the landmark Supreme Court decision in 2018 that allowed states to decide whether to allow sports wagering, this type of gambling has proliferated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Teens also tend to think they’re invincible, Clark said, dismissing the potential bad outcomes from their gambling more readily.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The line between investing and gambling has always been a bit blurry, but it has never been easier for investors to step over the line without even realizing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A string of high-profile European companies, including semiconductor company Arm and gambling group Flutter, have either gone public in the U.S. or moved their primary listings to the country in search of higher valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

You could listen to the music, dance, get a plate with a mountain of shrimp, and do some gambling in the back.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson