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Notes on gambling economics

Commentary on research, policy, and the casino industry.

Sports betting·May 2026

Why bad sports betting research leads to bad regulation

A look at common methodological pitfalls in recent sports betting studies — and how they end up shaping state policy.

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Casinos·March 2026

Match play promotions: harmless perk or hidden hook?

Promotional credits look like free money, but the incentives they create deserve a closer economic look.

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Policy·January 2026

What 30 years of casino research has actually taught us

Revisiting the big questions on growth, tax revenue, crime, and problem gambling — and what the evidence really says.

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