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Why knowing more did not help McKay Coppins beat the odds

McKay Coppins began his year of sports betting with $10,000 and a journalist’s curiosity. By the end, only $109 remained.  In his article for The Atlantic, “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler”, Coppins recounts how he began betting online to examine the ways gambling was reshaping American life. The more he learned about teams and betting strategies, the more confident he became in his picks. That knowledge drew him further into…
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Noted and Quoted, November 2023

We are indeed thankful for the research findings and expertise from Franklin faculty members shared regularly in media across the globe. Archeology and the dangers of online gambling lead November's samples of recent stories and coverage:   Why school location can expose certain kids to more air pollution – Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Science and Franklin College…
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