# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in Chicago bars.About this Event📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "The Neuroscience of Gambling" 🎤 Speaker: Dr. Viral Mistry Betting app ads during the Super Bowl. The new Bally’s Casino downtown. Kalshi “prediction odds” on the chyron of CNN. Gambling feels increasingly inescapable nationwide, and it’s digging deep roots here in Chicago. Join us for an eye-opening evening as Dr. Viral Mistry unpacks why gambling is so powerfully addictive from a neuroscience perspective. You’ll learn what happens in the brain when we take risks, win big, and chase losses—and how gambling companies use psychological strategies to keep people playing. We’ll also explore why gambling addiction is a serious public health concern, affecting not only individuals but also families and communities. Dr. Viral Mistry is a neuroscientist researching neurodegenerative diseases at Loyola University Chicago and teaching neuroscience at Dominican University. A passionate advocate for science communication, social justice, and education, he brings a clear, accessible lens to complex brain science. Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌Agenda6:15 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.6:55 PM – Host introduction7:00 PM – Lecture begins7:45 PM – Audience Q&A8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round8:30 PM – Wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lectures-on-tap-the-neuroscience-of-gambling/100002001273120777 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, health-wellness, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Lincoln Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 38.66, max: 38.66, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Lincoln Park - **lat**: 41.9203468 - **long**: -87.6433139 - **full address**: Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1fa03b4aedf691ce30be464e5ca03eec83b264fde8ea3a94f4538d59893c5ca0-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790730261 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" being held? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling"? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" is organized by Felecia For The Win. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - " The Neuroscience of Gambling" is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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