gambling

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There are also treatment, support groups and other resources to help people with compulsive gambling and spending, and buying her a house will not necessarily make the problem go away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Prosecutors said Monday they would seek additional charges against Rozier in the sports betting case because they had developed evidence that the 10-year NBA veteran solicited a bribe during an alleged gambling scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Indian tribes want to protect their gambling franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

He could go, visit, maybe learn to use his power better, leave the gambling dens of Ketterdam behind.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo