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Australia's carbon tax boosts gambling
Stuart Cohen Aug 7, 2012
A national emissions tax pushed up some electricity and fuel prices so low-income Australians get a rebate check. Many, however, use it to gamble.
Rain or shine: Betting on the Olympics
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 25, 2012
The Olympics get underway later this week but the games have already started. People are betting on all things Olympic from the usual bets, like who will win certain events to less usual bets.
No more wagers on Greek exit
Kai Ryssdal May 10, 2012
As an exodus in the European Union becomes more a sure thing, two of London's largest bookmakers shut down the markets for bets on Greece leaving the E.U. and the existence of the euro in a few years.
Atlantic City revels in new casino
Jennifer Collins Apr 2, 2012
Revel is the first casino to open in Atlantic City in nearly a decade. Will the $2.4 billion complex revive the city’s fortunes?
March Madness and American gambling habits
David Lazarus Mar 15, 2012
Statistics show that 86 percent of Americans gamble at least once a year. But how often to we really lose out to the house?
What 'Luck' tells us about the horse racing industry
Jeremy Hobson Mar 15, 2012
HBO is cancelling its new horse racing show ‘Luck’ starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte. It's being cancelled because three horses have died in production of the show.
Rust Belt rolls dice and builds new casinos
Brian Bull Feb 20, 2012
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois are on board with casinos, hoping to drive tourism to down-on-their-luck communities. Now Ohio is getting into the game.
The Vegas economy, beyond gambling
Sarah Gardner Feb 1, 2012
Forget about slot machines and blackjack. Las Vegas visitors are increasingly coming to the city to shop, eat and party at the pool.
The state of gambling from the head of Caesars
Jeremy Hobson Jan 31, 2012
The head of Caesars Entertainment discusses how casinos are faring in this global economy.
More on the state of the gambling industry
Jeremy Hobson Jan 31, 2012
The president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment speaks about where gambling is doing the best now, and where he hopes to expand in the near future.
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