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

He told BBC North West Tonight his idea to do a drama on gambling was "always kicking around".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Elsewhere, Coinbase appeared to shrug off news Tuesday that New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the company for illegal gambling operations on its prediction market platforms.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

According to my father, Dusty Muleman’s dream was to open a gambling boat that never left the calm and safety of its harbor.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen