Casinos

With a study of the impact of Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino, a heated debate gets fresh ammunition.

• By Lauren Kirchner

A number of smaller towns are opening up casinos in the hopes of emulating the success of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. As far as economic development goes, this is the worst idea.

• By Jake Blumgart

What you need to know about Addiction by Design, The Big Fix, and The Dylanologists.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Scientists may have figured out which part of the brain makes us think we can win roulette. It's part of the same knot of neurons linked to love and hunger.

• By John Upton

A wealthy state keeps its beautiful, hard-working, and historic cash cow in chains.

• By John-Manuel Andriote

Atlantic City is the canary in the coal mine for the onslaught of globalization. The wealth from the casinos doesn't trickle down to the poor neighborhoods.

• By Jim Russell