This article from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review explores the connection between gambling addiction and criminal activity. Because gamblers are allowed to lose such large sums of money in such a short period of time, some turn to stealing to help fuel their addiction and chase their losses. Generally, these are law-abiding citizens who would otherwise never commit crimes.
“Stock market casino: the rising stakes of ‘gamified’ investing” | Financial Times
November 10, 2026
By Stephanie Stacey As investment sites and prediction markets merge, investors are more vulnerable than ever. Retail trading platforms like