In the spring of 2025, MACGH — the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health brought a five-session curriculum into five high schools and three community organizations around the state. The program walked teenagers through how gambling advertising works, what the actual math on a parlay looks like, and what problem gambling warning signs feel likeContinue reading “Massachusetts Is Teaching Kids the Real Cost of a Parlay. The Gambling Industry Has Opinions About That.”
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Polymarket: Someone Lost $8.6 Million on a Belgium Draw and the Industry Doesn’t Want You Connecting the Dots
A trader on Polymarket went by “leeeroyjenkins.” He staked $8.6 million on Belgium to beat Egypt in the 2026 World Cup group stage. A win would have paid out $13.1 million. Belgium drew 1-1. Win-only contract. Zero payout. The full $8.6 million gone. Dark humor Twitter did its thing — “should’ve bet the draw,” etc.Continue reading “Polymarket: Someone Lost $8.6 Million on a Belgium Draw and the Industry Doesn’t Want You Connecting the Dots”
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