McKay Coppins, a writer for "The Atlantic," was given $10,000 by the magazine to immerse himself in online gambling. "The Atlantic" agreed to cover his losses and split any winnings. Coppins speaks about his recent article, "Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler," in which he details losing nearly all of the money and the impact of betting.
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Journalist describes toll of gambling after losing nearly $10,000 in a work experiment
McKay Coppins, a writer for "The Atlantic," was given $10,000 by the magazine to immerse himself in online gambling. "The Atlantic" agreed to cover his losses and split any winnings. Coppins speaks about his recent article, "Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler," in which he details losing nearly
Published April 7, 2026, 1:31 PM
Updated April 7, 2026, 2:43 PM855Related Stories

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