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The California Lottery is setting sales records, but contributions to education haven't kept pace

By Aaron Mendelson

July 18, 2018

A Powerball ticket sits on the counter at Kavanagh Liquors on January 13, 2016 in San Lorenzo, California. Dozens of people lined up outside of Kavanagh Liquors, a store that has had several multi-million dollar winners, to -purchase Powerball tickets in hopes of winning the estimated record-breaking $1.5 billion dollar jackpot. — Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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Mobile phones could make sports betting more accessible — and addictive

By Adrian Ma

July 10, 2018

The gaming research firm Eilers & Krejcik predicts that in states that adopt it, mobile wagering will make up roughly half of the revenue generated by sports betting operators. — Adrian Ma/Marketplace

Experts caution that widely available and accessible sports betting on mobile phones could lead to an increase in gambling addiction.

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The Supreme Court paves the way for states to legalize gambling

By Andy Uhler

May 14, 2018

The decision is sending ripples through major league sports concerned about integrity of games.

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5 things you need to know about sports betting

By Andy Uhler

May 11, 2018

California Chrome, ridden by Victor Espinoza, crosses the finish line to win the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2014, in Louisville, Kentucky. — Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Illegal betting is a $150 billion industry. Will it be taxed?

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How one writer's book deal turned her into a professional poker player

By Lizzie O'Leary and Paulina Velasco

May 04, 2018

Writer Maria Konnikova has won over $200,000 at poker. — Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Maria Konnikova discovered a passion — and talent — for cards.

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March Madness means lots of illegal sports betting

By Marielle Segarra

March 22, 2018

A general view as the Miami Hurricanes face the Wichita State Shockers during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Dunkin' Donuts Center on March 19, 2016 in Providence, Rhode Island. — Tim Bradbury/Getty Images

A New Jersey casino gambling case before the Supreme Court could open the door for more legal sports gambling.

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Fantasy sports get the seal of approval in New York

By Mark Garrison

August 04, 2016

The fantasy sports website DraftKings. — Scott Olson/Getty Images

Companies like FanDuel and DraftKings are hoping the legislation will guide the rest of the nation.

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