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WGHP-TV (High Point, NC)
Professor explains science of sports betting
“Online sports gaming has gotten almost out of control,” psychology professor John Petrocelli said. “When people are 90 to 100% confident in their predictions, they’re usually only about 60 to 70% accurate. All of the losses are a near win, and this is the type of thing that keeps people coming back. For any one individual, the chances of consistently making it big in sports betting – you probably have a better chance of winning the Power Ball.”
February 6, 2025
Quartz
Amazon finally passes Walmart in revenue
“Walmart and Amazon certainly offer consumers a choice regarding a wide range of conveniently-available products at affordable prices. But with the continued growth of online shopping, especially among younger demographics, and Amazon’s positioning as the go-to option in that mode, it would be surprising if Amazon wasn’t now able to continue outpacing Walmart in revenue going forward,” said Executive director of Wake Forest’s Center for Retail Innovation Roger Beahm.
February 6, 2025
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