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It’s in the cards: Human evolution influences gamblers’ decisions

March 18, 2013 by

New research suggests evolution, or basic survival techniques adapted by early humans, influences the decisions gamblers make when placing bets. The findings may help to explain why some treatment options for problem gamblers often don't work, the researchers say.

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