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Sports have the incredible power to unite people from different backgrounds and cultures, forging a bond that goes beyond geographic boundaries. In this study, we delve into the fascinating world of sports fandom and explore the extraordinary levels of dedication displayed by fans. From traveling across state lines to support their favorite teams, to collecting memorabilia and even naming children after sports icons, these statistics reveal the deep-rooted passion that fans possess.

Is it really necessary to tip when picking up takeout food or even a latte on the go? Tipping your waiter or bartender is an oft-debated practice that’s synonymous with dining out. Before everyone carried a smartphone, many thrifty diners would even carry around a tip calculator to make sure they were gracing their server with just the right amount of gratuity. Today, tips are commonly pre-calculated for us via a point-of-sale system, which makes leaving the right tip more convenient. But with this convenience comes pressure.

It’s that time of year again and the internet is abuzz with speculation around Apple’s latest iPhone event, slated for September 7. And the event, dubbed ‘Far Out’, has the rumor mill churning at full steam. A heavily-rumored astrophotography feature, which is realistically a selling proposition only for a niche consumer segment, has reignited the conversation questioning Apple’s continued innovation. With the seemingly incremental upgrades (along with price increases) iPhones have received for the past several generations, we wanted to ask Apple loyalists how they are feeling about the iPhone 14 rumors and if they plan to upgrade.  

There are few things more enraging for gamers than a seemingly insurmountable level or an online foe who always has your number at the absolute worst time. Add in some game bugs along with a camper or two, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an angry gamer. But can you guess which gamers are the angriest? Surely you’re already forming your own theory as to which players are the most peeved, but don’t be too sure. To find out the truth, we asked gamers across the US exactly what makes them rage and if it has ever affected their lives in the real world. The answers may surprise you.

The world of online gaming is bigger than ever. Whether it's on PC or console, online gaming helps us stay connected to our friends and family when we can't be with them in person. This got us wondering: what's the best place for hardcore online gamers to live? To find out, we dug in and looked at things like internet speed, the number of local gaming stores, the cost of a pizza, and of course the overall cost of living, all in the name of ranking the best and worst cities for gamers. 

In 2019, the commercial gambling market in the US was worth $79.61 billion and in 2021 this record was smashed with $98.1 billion in revenues. Revenue in 2022 is projected to amount to $105.60bn making it the highest-grossing year in the history of legal gambling in America.