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Board game dice don’t always play fair

Here’s the secret behind dice design.
By Nov 26, 2015
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How Hard Will Yahoo Be Hit Over Fantasy Sports Gambling?

The oft-troubled tech giant is number three in the competitive world of fantasy sports gaming, but it may have less...
By Mar 17, 2015
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The Science Of Luck

Is the phenomenon real? Can it be harnessed?
By May 15, 2014
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Are ‘Lucky Streaks’ Real? Science Says Yes

Bettors are more likely to win once they're on a winning streak, for a precisely ironic reason.
By Oct 30, 2013
Science

Drug Reduces Gambling Behavior In Slot Machine-Loving Rats

Rats couldn't resist a slot machine that offered up sugar—until researchers gave them a dopamine blocker.
By Sep 10, 2013
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Monkeys Understand Basic Forms Of Wealth

When the money is water, "wealthier" monkeys take more risks. Which makes them a decent model for human behavior.
By Jul 2, 2013
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How Slot Machine Sounds Trick Your Brain

Nice music doesn't always mean a real win.
By Mar 25, 2013
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Having Too Many Choices Leads To Bad, Risky Decisions

Giving subjects lots of ways to gamble turns them into risk-takers.
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With Basic Physics, You Can Beat the House At Roulette

As with any good experiment, knowing your initial conditions is key.
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Archive Gallery: The Science of Gambling

How winners win, cheaters cheat, and what a century of Popular Science taught us about both