What keeps people gambling
Marketplace All-in-One · Oct 14, 2026 · 8:18
Marketplace All-in-One · Oct 14, 2026 · 8:18
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Americans have wagered more than $600 billion on sports since the Supreme Court paved the way for states to legalize sports betting back in 2018. And something like 2.5 million adults have a problem with gambling. This morning, why people keep betting — even when the odds are against them — and what can be done about it. Also in this morning's podcast: a hotter-than-anticipated inflation reading and a continued squeeze on diesel.
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