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Behind Electronic Gambling Machines

Drawing on research conducted in Las Vegas among game developers and gamblers, MIT Professor Natasha Schull provides an in-depth analysis behind the design and technology of electronic gambling machines.

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Behind Electronic Gambling Machines

recent Articles

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STUDY: “Sports Betting Legalization’s Impact on Child Maltreatment: Evidence from Child Protective Services Reports” | University of Oregon

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“They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket— but None of It Was Real” | Wall Street Journal