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Gambling in the United States at an All-Time High

Gambling in the United States at an All-Time High

Murphy Eggers, Contributor February 16, 2022

There is no arguing the fact that Americans love to gamble their money to potentially win astronomical payouts.  Last year, the U.S. hit a record-high $53 billion in gambling revenue.  While the average...

Minnesota Waits to Legalize Sports Gambling

Minnesota Waits to Legalize Sports Gambling

Ben Deters, Contributor March 24, 2021

Minnesota is once again at risk of missing the opportunity to legalize sports betting, an industry that could bring in an estimated $40 million in new tax revenue to the state. In the spring of 2018, the...

A Deceptively Simple Gamble

A Deceptively Simple Gamble

Jaden Welborn, Contributor September 24, 2020

Amidst a global pandemic, many are getting their rocks off through sports betting. Through the many months of our favorite sports leagues being put on hold, a large pent-up-demand has been created for...

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