This Part of Your Brain Makes You Fall for Casino Tricks
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.
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Lorde Knows Why Poor People Play the Lottery
On the eve of a monster MegaMillions draw, here's another explanation of why those who can least afford it play the lottery: It helps them blow off steam.
For Many, Playing the Lottery Undermines Self-Control
New research refines our understanding of how materialistic thoughts diminish our ability to restrain our impulses.
Why You Keep Losing at Slot Machines
Canadian researchers report that the music and sound effects of slot machines help convey the illusion that you are winning.
Should We Dump the DSM?
Gary Greenberg's new book skewers the inner workings of the DSM just three weeks before the latest version is scheduled to be released.
Trading the Presidential Marketplace for an Outright Casino
One of the observations about the recently shuttered Intrade predictions market—at least when it came to American voting—was…
Study: Touch on the Shoulder, Bet on the Market
Can some forms of physical contact make you more likely to exhibit risk-taking behavior? So maybe the meltdown is mom's fault.