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When Do World Cup Panini Cards Start To Look Like Gambling?
This question recently came up with my own family. One of my children was riding his bike around town hunting for World Cup Panini cards. Then my younger son casually mentioned that he had already spent $150 on packs this summer. The discussion went like this. Me: Did you know that our son spent $150…
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Can You Make A Living From Gambling? Why It’s Unlikely
It’s unlikely that you will be able to make a living — i.e., support yourself or your family financially — from gambling. Your chances of winning money can vary by game type, but no form of gambling will reliably provide a livelihood. You shouldn’t attempt to pay your bills by gambling. It’s also highly unlikely…
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Ex-Lawyer Speaks On Upcoming Prison Sentencing For Gambling-Fueled Crimes
Former South Carolina trial attorney Chris Swett pleaded guilty in March 2026 to stealing at least $1.5 million from his clients and law firm to fuel his gambling addiction. He spoke exclusively to GamblingHarm.org while he awaits federal sentencing. He says his family has stuck by him and he is working to rebuild his life.…
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Gambling Addiction Took His Son, Apps Continued Bonus Offers
GamblingHarm.org’s Brian Pempus spoke for about an hour with Pittsburgh-area resident Ray Mikesell, who lost his beloved 24-year-old son, Ray Jr., in 2024 to an online gambling addiction. His son was on the verge of eviction from his home when he took his own life. Mikesell said Pennsylvania-sanctioned gambling apps continued to send his deceased…
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Predatory Realism: How Sportsbooks And Casinos Trick You
The vast gambling industry — whether casinos, sportsbooks, or the lottery — uses psychological tricks to make the product seem less financially harmful. One of these tricks is what I call predatory realism. Here’s how it works, using a recent online example from a U.S. sports betting lobbying group. The group, the Sports Betting Alliance,…
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