According to economists, Euro 2016 will kick off a £1.65 billion spending spree among British sports fans. As sales of booze and snacks rise and the desire to have a flutter takes hold, can England stay in the tournament long enough to build some national pride and bolster the economy?

Roulette and slots may once have drawn eager crowds to the US’ gambling hubs, but faced with falling profits, resort closures and younger generations less willing to bet on chance, casinos are turning to skill-based games to secure their futures. Can they turn the odds for this ailing industry?

In a bid to win a rare character on Japanese mobile gameGranblue Fantasy, a player spent $6,065 in a single evening. As the game's developer faces media backlash, the question is raised as to how much responsibility must be taken for games that are essentially offering in-app gambling.

Why are people using their downtime for self-improvement? Have we all become adrenaline junkies? Are packaged holidays really so passé? And is gaming the new gambling?