Workplace Gambling, Distractions During March Madness

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The 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball tournament, aka “March Madness,” — one of the most exciting sports events of the year that involves millions of both die-hard and casual fans — kicks off on March 17 with the “First Four” games being played.

From now until the crowning championship game on April 6, basketball enthusiasts nationwide will be glued to their screens. Without a doubt, many of these screens will be at workplaces, because unlike major spectacles like the Super Bowl or NBA Finals that are played largely outside of working hours, the NCAA Championship series is 67 games played out over

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