Gambling has evolved a lot in recent years with the help of handheld technology. But the original idea of gambling has mostly remained the same over millennia. Gambling was around before man invented the minted currency. Before people would bet money, they would gamble on their belongings like food, land, or livestock. After the first […]
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Content marketing on social media is becoming a way advertisers reach children online, posing risks for children who are engaged in online activities. So, how does content marketing work exactly? By posting online ads that stimulate interest in a brand, companies do not explicitly mention the product or service they’re trying to sell. Instead, the […]
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Does the aftermath of the holiday season have you itching for a fresh and organized start to the new year? If you answered yes to that question, you aren’t alone. Whether it’s the pileup of new gifts, containers full of holiday leftovers, or boxes of holiday decorations that need to be put away, the post-holiday […]
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With a new year upon us, Before You Bet wants to encourage a societal shift from saying “problem gambler” to “person with a gambling problem” to help those struggling feel heard and to end the stigma of problem gambling. “Problem gambler” has been used for years, and while it does help explain the behavioral health […]
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How do gambling habits differ between sports bettors, cryptocurrency traders, and individuals interested in both? A recent study investigated this question by surveying 543 participants who reported that they gambled on sports or traded cryptocurrency at least once per month over the previous year. You can learn more about cryptocurrencies with this recent blog post […]
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The Super Bowl might feel like light-years away for the NFL fans out there, but it will be upon us before we know it. The Super Bowl also serves as big opportunity for sports betting, with over 136 million dollars wagered on the 2021 Super Bowl alone. With the Super Bowl fast approaching and the increase […]
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An estimated $23 billion is spent annually to make apps, playing online games and social media harder to stop. Considering many apps are marketed to two to seventeen-year-olds, young children and teens are being placed at a higher-than-ever risk for developing addictive tendencies that mirror adult gambling. Studies have shown that in the United States: […]
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The online gambling world is always changing as technology continues to improve. One of the latest technological advancements in online gambling is augmented reality. Augmented reality (AR) gambling mimics the real-world surroundings and interactions of real-world gambling through an app. This means that AR can add items, characters, audio, or a user interface to everyday […]
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Are you wondering what to give the child in your life during the holiday season? Scratch off lottery tickets and other gambling products could feel like a quick and easy stocking stuffer. But Change The Game Ohio wants to share a friendly reminder that these products shouldn’t be gifted to children, as doing so could […]
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More people are talking about — and playing — video games than ever before. According to a recent research study conducted by Twitter, 91 million adults talk about gaming on their social media platform. Whether it’s because people are at home more due to the COVID-19 pandemic or advancements in technology, Tweets about gaming in […]
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