gambling

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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

“They then actually believe they’re good at gambling, even though there’s no such thing,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Daniel Wallach, a gambling lawyer closely tracking the prediction market cases, believes the court’s analysis does need to go further.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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

Even though paraffin on his arms always worked at the gambling dens, his heart had still been hammering as he faced her.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo