A student scrolling through his phone may not be browsing social media but instead placing small wagers on socio economic issues ...

As of 2026, online sports betting is legal within 32 states in the United States, online casinos are legal in eight states and so-called prediction markets like Kalshi are available in all 50 states.

WSJ writer Eli Thompson has seen first hand how sports betting ruins young men.He recalled seeing “One of my football ...

In a few years, prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have gone from pariahs to poster children for all that is hot and trendy in the financial world. While states like Illinois call the ...

As March Madness approaches and sports betting activity increases across Oregon, statewide data suggest that gambling-related harm often goes unnoticed, and many people who could benefit from support ...

My mother is a slot-machine whisperer. When I was in college, I’d tag along with her to the casino boat. Too cheap to wager much of my own money, I’d fritter away $10 or $20 on the slots before ...

Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.

On her first day of Intro to Psychology in 2012, Mia* struck up a conversation with a fellow freshman named Jack. The two formed a friendship and then a relationship. Eventually, they got married.

AI chatbots are rapidly becoming the first place people turn for quick answers, personal advice, and even emotional support. But ...

Online gambling in the United States has expanded rapidly since sports betting was legalized in many states after 2018. Betting apps now allow users to place wagers instantly from their phones, ...