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Sports betting has grown far beyond who will win a game or whether the spread is covered. Every game offers numerous opportunities to place bets. Such microbets unravel the many plays that constitute a game into a sequence of uncertain actions, each of which can be gambled upon at lightning speed in real-time. 

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Gradually releasing TV show episodes, rather than offering full seasons all at once for binge-watchers, significantly increases engagement on subscription video-on-demand platforms and leads to substantially higher subscription rates.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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Tired of waiting on a waiter? New research shows adding a tabletop device can improve restaurant service and revenue

Tired of waiting on a waiter? New research shows adding a tabletop device can improve restaurant service and revenue

News Release, July 29, 2019

CATONSVILLE, MD, July 29, 2019 – We’ve all been there… you’re out to eat and in need of a refill or the check and the wait staff is nowhere to be found. It slows down business, reduces customer satisfaction and hurts the bottom line. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science shows to counter this, restaurants should introduce tabletop technology as a demonstrated way to improve service and satisfaction.

Legalizing Marijuana Seems To Lower Teen Interest In Weed

Legalizing Marijuana Seems To Lower Teen Interest In Weed

The Fresh Toast, July 18, 2019

Long has it been assumed the alcohol and tobacco industries are opponents of widespread marijuana legalization. The reason is simple—the availability of legal cannabis can cut into their market shares. A new study supports the theory as interest in alcohol diminishes following marijuana legalization. But for reasons that remain unclear, tobacco sales have increased at the same time as alcohol sales drop.

Marijuana Legalization Linked To Decreased Interest In Alcohol

Marijuana Legalization Linked To Decreased Interest In Alcohol

Marijuana Moment, July 17, 2019

Interest in alcohol declines after states legalize marijuana, according to a new study analyzing online behavior. But for reasons that aren’t entirely clear, interest in tobacco products increases following the policy change.

AI Tools and Analytics Provide Police with Critical Insights

AI Tools and Analytics Provide Police with Critical Insights

State Tech Magazine, July 15, 2019

A few years ago, the Chicago Police Department established six high-tech crime centers to connect surveillance cameras, gunshot detection platforms, predictive mapping and data analytics in high-crime neighborhoods.

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