Study: Nevada, South Dakota, Montana Among Most ‘Gambling Addicted’ States MDBAL, April 30, 2023May 2, 2024 As the Kentucky Derby approaches on May 6, personal finance website WalletHub has released a study of the most “gambling addicted” states. The gambling industry brought in a record $60 billion in revenue last year, but some states are leading the way in rolling the dice. WalletHub compared the 50 states across 20 key metrics. The data set ranges from the presence of illegal gambling operations to lottery sales per capita to the share of adults with gambling disorders. Nevada, South Dakota, Montana and Louisiana are at the top of the list, according to WalletHub. The least gambling addicted states, according to the company, are Maine, Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont and Utah. Source: WalletHub For the full report go here. Culture Sports GamblingHorse RacingKentucky Derby
Culture Report: More Effort Needed to Include Disabled Population in Climate Policies June 13, 2022May 2, 2024 The Disability Inclusive Climate Action Research Program at McGill University and the International Disability Alliance have released a new report, Disability Inclusion in National Climate Commitments and Policies. Released during negotiations at the Bonn Climate Change Conference and a few days before the start of the 15th session of the… Read More
Equal access to locker room still a tough issue July 24, 1983April 3, 2022 United Press International — Donna Balancia had two team officials block her from the New York Giants locker room after a recent preseason game. Jenny Kellner has been propositioned by players who flaunted their naked bodies for her. Dozens of other female sports reporters have been denied access to NFL locker… Read More
Leisure The NFL Introduces DC’s New Name: The Washington Commanders February 2, 2022March 15, 2022 The Washington DC NFL team finally got a name: Meet The Washington Commanders. “Two days after I got this job it became the Washington Football Team and here we are now on 2-2-22, The Washington Commanders,” said Julie Donaldson, senior vp media and content for the Commanders. “We’re excited to… Read More