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Lottery jackpot approaches $1 billion

Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot are seen in a store on August 8, 2023 in New York. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) By Taryn Phaneuf | NerdWallet Both major national lottery jackpots continued their march upward after drawings Monday and Tuesday, with Mega Millions inching tantalizingly close to an estimated $1 billion top…
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Lottery jackpot approaches $1 billion
Los Angeles Times

Gambling risks rise for young people. How to lower the stakes

For Ambus Hunter, what started as a fun trip to Las Vegas when he was 25 soon turned into a gambling addiction. "I got consumed with the vibes," Hunter said, recalling how he loved the feeling of winning at first. He began gambling back home in the Midwest and on business trips, playing roulette whenever possible. He burned through thousands of…
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Gambling risks rise for young people. How to lower the stakes
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Kimberly Palmer: Gambling risks rise for young people. How to lower the stakes

For Ambus Hunter, what started as a fun trip to Las Vegas when he was 25 soon turned into a gambling addiction. "I got consumed with the vibes," he says, recalling how he loved the feeling of winning at first. He began gambling back home in the Midwest and on business trips, playing roulette whenever possible. He burned through thousands of dollars…
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Kimberly Palmer: Gambling risks rise for young people. How to lower the stakes
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Mega Millions: How and where to buy a lottery ticket

As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, so does the interest in taking chances at a lottery now worth over $1 billion. Sitting at an estimated $1.05 billion ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, the Mega Millions is tied for the fourth-largest jackpot in the lottery's history, according to officials. The largest Mega Millions jackpot ever was…
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Mega Millions: How and where to buy a lottery ticket
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Why Are There So Many Big Lottery Jackpots?

The current Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $700 million, and that staggering figure is part of a larger trend. Billion-dollar lottery jackpots, once rare, are happening more often than ever. Five of the 10 largest lotto jackpots occurred in 2021 and 2022, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. And 2022 alone saw jackpots that…
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New Yorkers Hoping For A Huge Payday Eyeing $565 Million Jackpot

If you broke the bank buying Christmas gifts, here's your chance to get your money back in a major way. It's no secret that the holidays put a financial burden on families in New York State. Couple that with skyrocketing prices for food, childcare, housing, and utilities. A NerdWallet survey states that, Nearly 217 million Americans (84%) plan to…
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The Telegraph

Millennial Money: Getting therapy when cost is a barrier

The race to find mental health treatment can feel like a marathon when you may not have the energy or ability to even make it to the starting line. You may be faced with limited affordable options and a lack of available therapists. "Prior to the pandemic, we had an inadequate workforce to meet the mental health demand of the country," says Vaile…
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Millennial Money: Getting therapy when cost is a barrier
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Gambling in UK Increased in the Last Two Years

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, gambling in the whole UK grew significantly in the past two years. The pandemic has changed the world as we know it, and the restrictive measures that came with it affected the daily habits of people around the world. The quarantine and social distancing have led to an increased number of new members of online casinos…
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Four in 10 frequent gamblers bet more now than before the Covid-19 pandemic

For Safer Gambling Awareness Week, 1 - 7 November, NerdWallet research finds: 38% of Brits who gamble at least once a month gamble more now than pre-pandemic 63% of Brits who gamble every day are now gambling more than pre-pandemic, the highest of any category 43% of British gamblers wish they could reduce the amount they gamble, but 42% of people…
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Four in 10 frequent gamblers bet more now than before the Covid-19 pandemic
Market Watch

Las Vegas makes a comeback with several big new hotels

The Fountains of Bellagio still erupt with choreographed blasts of water. The Taco Bell Cantina still serves one of the best meal deals (and wedding venues) on the Strip. Most of the pool parties, Cirque du Soleil shows and clubs are open and bumping. Though many of the activities in Las Vegas that you know and love are back and haven't changed,…
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Las Vegas makes a comeback with several big new hotels
Detroit Free Press

Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan

Perhaps you've seen the commercials - or maybe you just got a mailing. Outfits are now taking online bets in Michigan, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board approving it last month for the first 10 casinos and their online platform partners and the promise of more to come. Just be aware if you intend to use a credit or debit card, some card…
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Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan