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Justice Alito on Sports Gambling, ‘Nutty’ Law Reviews, and a Judge’s Fighting Spirit
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Courage is a teachable skill built on vulnerability
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Brown argues organizations fail from armor and avoidance rather than weak strategy—a vulnerability curriculum IBM and Procter & Gamble adopted directly.
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Tom Gallagher
Companies that reward admitting mistakes over perfect presentations tend to adapt faster when problems hit.
Study finds Ontario gambling ER visits nearly doubled after legalization
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A study found emergency visits for gambling disorders in Ontario rose steadily after online gambling and single-event sports betting expanded, reaching nearly twice the expected level by mid-2025, with the sharpest increases among males ages 10 to 44. Researchers say the visits likely capture only the most severe cases; more than 70% involved another mental health or substance-use issue, and nearly one-third resulted in hospitalization.
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NFL Wants Supreme Court To Blow Whistle On Kalshi
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The NFL urged the Supreme Court to protect states' authority to regulate sports gambling Thursday, arguing that prediction markets such as Kalshi are effectively sportsbooks operating under the guise of federally regulated financial exchanges.
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Priya Raman
Kalshi seems more like a financial tool than a sportsbook, so the NFL is overreaching by pushing for a Supreme Court block.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 6h
Sports Betting Surges as Gambling Risks Draw Scrutiny
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Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, sports betting has surged, prompting warnings about addictive products, gambling-related harm and regulatory gaps—concerns underscored by a journalist’s account of losing control during a betting experiment and preliminary Colorado research finding serious problems among some bettors. Universities are responding with courses and public discussions examining betting’s effects on students, sports and society, alongside calls to scrutinize advertising and oversight.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Online Gambling Linked to 25% Bankruptcy Rise
Finance
— Sep 21, 2026
A surge in financial distress is linked to online gambling, with bankruptcies and credit card delinquencies rising by about 25 percent in states that allow online gambling. Meanwhile, GamCare warns that gamification of everyday life can fuel gambling harm, and a personal account illustrates how gambling debt can destabilize a family.
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Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines, $100,000
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Trenton police say an 11-month investigation led to the seizure of more than 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from roughly 30 businesses. Philadelphia resident Harry Almonte was arrested and charged in New Jersey with gambling and money-laundering offenses; authorities also reported finding guns and marijuana at his home, leading to separate potential charges in Pennsylvania.
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Sixth Circuit Allows Ohio, Tennessee to Regulate Kalshi
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— Sep 25, 2026
44 states say the CFTC lacks power over sports event contracts; the Sixth Circuit just let Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi as gambling, widening a Supreme Court-bound split.
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Chris Dalton
States have every right to block these sports contracts if they violate local gambling rules.
An Anthropic researcher just quit, saying OpenAI and Anthropic are 'gambling with our lives'
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— Sep 9, 2026
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Jared Kim
Quitting publicly might highlight issues, but staying to fix them from within could have been more effective.
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Success comes from the one action that makes the rest easier
Professionals and entrepreneurs buried under long to-do lists who can shape their calendars and want a method for choosing what to drop.
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With Gambling On The Rise, Is 250 More Years Of Freedom Itself A Gamble?
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— Jul 7, 2026
Views differ on whether prediction markets' explosion in popularity will improve Americans' lives.
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Gambling Emerges As One Of America’s Largest Forms Of Entertainment
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— Jul 27, 2026
Gambling has become one of the largest forms of entertainment following sports betting's widespread legalization.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Jontay Porter Banned for Life by NBA for Gambling
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— Apr 17, 2024
A Toronto Raptors player has been banned for life by the NBA for gambling. The NBA released a statement Wednesday explaining the ruling against Jontay Porter, 24, a forward with the Raptor. “A league investigation found…
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration Plans Parade, Live Music
Lifestyle
— Jul 24, 2026
A 45-year-old Raymond Phillips from Cape Town details a 32-year gambling addiction that cost him his marriage, career, and more than R1 million, and he is now rebuilding his life after rehab while seeking work. He started gambling at 13 near an illegal slot machine, didn’t recognize his addiction at first, and his recovery includes counseling as he warns others about the dangers of gambling.
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Police, Gambling Unit raid Lisbon business; investigation continues
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— Aug 17, 2026
Gardiner Police and the Maine Gambling Control Unit executed a search warrant at New England Vending in Lisbon as part of an ongoing investigation, with Lisbon Police assisting; authorities have not disclosed details and say there is no danger to the public, while video shows slot machines being removed from the building. The operation underscores a coordinated federal-state-local effort in a case linked to potentially illegal gambling activities at the Lisbon business.
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 7h
New Jersey Dem, Reputed Mobsters Arrested In Connection To Alleged Gambling Ring
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— Apr 11, 2025
A Democratic official in New Jersey and several reputed mobsters have been charged for their alleged roles in a major illegal gambling ring in the state, Democratic New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Police bust RM27m World Cup gambling syndicate
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— Jul 22, 2026
Police dismantled a major online gambling syndicate operating through front computer companies and its own app, with a daily betting turnover of about RM27 million tied to World Cup and other bets, arresting 161 people across 19 premises in the Klang Valley during Ops Soga XI. The operation, part of a broader crackdown that has conducted 649 raids and led to 945 arrests, involved seized equipment and investigations into linked front companies and websites promoting gambling.
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JB Pritzker Pulled $10M Income Last Year, Including Massive Gambling Haul
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— Oct 16, 2025
Democrat Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker released partial tax records on Wednesday showing a massive financial windfall in 2024, including more than $1.4 million in gambling winnings. The billionaire governor and his wife…
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Vegas Casino ‘Owns’ Superstar Who Racked Up $50 Million Gambling Debt: Report
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— Mar 18, 2024
Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars used to make a living playing professional poker. Not anymore, apparently. According to NewsNation , Mars, who was born Peter Gene Hernandez in 1985, has racked up a gambling debt with MGM…
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Iran War May Throw A Monkey Wrench Into Kevin Warsh’s Plan To Defeat Inflation
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— Jul 16, 2026
The solution to inflation that Kevin Warsh suggested during his first appearance before Congress as Federal Reserve chairman may be a gamble.
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The demons that build rockets also leave the wreckage
Anyone who wants the factory-floor method behind SpaceX and Tesla—and a clear view of what that intensity costs the people around it—should read this.
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NBA Star Arrested In Alleged Gambling Investigation
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— Oct 23, 2025
The world of professional basketball was rocked Thursday morning when the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrests of multiple current and former NBA players and coaches in connection to a massive…
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Lottery System Compared to a Form of ‘Systemic Racism’
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— Nov 11, 2022
The lottery system is receiving criticism from experts for allegedly targeting poor communities. Les Bernal, national director for Stop Predatory Gambling, spoke to CNN about why he believes the individuals in these…
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Major NBA Name at Center of Major Scandal
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— Aug 2, 2025
A former NBA All-Star, an alleged international crime figure, and a luxury mansion in Los Angeles are now at the center of a federal investigation into an underground gambling ring, raising new questions about how deep…
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Trump Rolls The Dice On Syria
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— May 20, 2025
President Donald Trump is taking a massive gamble by attempting to normalize relations with Syria after decades of bipartisan consensus against formal ties with the war-torn nation, experts told the Daily Caller News…
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Baseball Legend Pete Rose Dies at 83
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— Oct 1, 2024
Pete Rose was a study in contrasts. He was Major League Baseball’s all-time hit king, but he was also banned from the sport he loved after he gambled on his own team. Rose, known as “Charlie Hustle,” has died. He was…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 8h
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