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Inside the Strange, Messy Fight to Legalize Weed in New Jersey
A plan for recreational pot in liberal New Jersey fell apart. It points to the snags that can arise when politicians try to get in the social-justice game.
Drugs, Crime, and Superstition: Welcome to Lunar New Year at an Australian Casino
It's the period in which many casinos make the bulk of their year's earnings.
Gamblers Made $270,000 Betting That Trump Would Lie a Bunch in His Address
"We knew we were in trouble early with this one," a bookmaker said.
Political Oddsmakers Explain Why Beto Is the 2020 Democratic Favorite
An interview with some of the people who set the betting lines for political events.
Inside the Gambling Scandal that Rocked the NBA
In the second episode of RED CARDS, we take a deep dive inside former referee Tim Donaghy's participation in a gambling scheme that earned him thousands of dollars, and 15 months in prison.
Every Dream Is a Prediction for These Indian Gamblers
Thriving on hopes of getting rich in a short time, 'sattebazi' has led to broken homes, affected the mental health of many, and even led a few to attempt suicide.
I Tried 'Matched Betting' to See How Much Easy Money I Could Make
I aimed to make £500 profit within a month, using the tactic betting companies aren't one bit keen on.
Drake Fans Are Dragging This Vancouver Casino
After the rapper accused Parq Vancouver of profiling him on Instagram, Yelp had to disable the company’s review page.
Remembering the Man Who Changed Jakarta Forever
The Indonesian capital was a wildly different place under the guidance of Ali Sadikin.
All the News You Need to Read This Morning
For one, companies might have to produce both ethnicity and gender pay gaps.
Betting Big at Aceh's Semi-Legal Horse Races
In Indonesia's coffee country, the horses are legal, but the gambling isn't.
Swaggy P No-Showed Shooting Bet, So Gilbert Arenas Hit 95/100 3s Anyway
Arenas rolled up with a sack full of $100,000 in cash and proceeded to shoot the lights out.