#monopoly

#monopoly

The origins of Monopoly, a popular board game, not only tell the story of the streets and neighborhoods of Atlantic City, NJ but also how the market compares today. Initially designed by Quakers in Atlantic City with a focus on teaching about monopolies, the game evolved into its current form through Charles Darrow and Parker Brothers. The real-life Atlantic City has witnessed economic fluctuations, making homeownership actually affordable as of 2025 compared to its Monopoly-era peak.

Two of the most iconic names in play are joining forces for the first time in history. To celebrate MONOPOLY's 90th anniversary, Hasbro and Mattel have unveiled a special crossover: the MONOPOLY x Hot Wheels "Pass 'N Go" 1:64 die-cast collectible. The collaboration brings together nearly a century of board game nostalgia and generations of die-cast car culture, resulting in a miniature that perfectly captures the shared spirit of imagination, strategy, and competition that defines both brands.

Harry Potter fans can save big on the first official version of Monopoly based on the book and film franchise. Released last summer, Monopoly Harry Potter is on sale for only $22 (was $40) at Amazon for a limited time. This early Prime Big Deal Days board game offer is one of Amazon's limited-quantity deals. At the time of writing, more than 25% of units had been claimed.

The proposed class action antitrust lawsuit alleges that Boats Group has engaged in strong-arm tactics to choke competition and jack up prices on brokers and dealers.

Peter Thiel's 'Zero to One' has become a cornerstone of startup lore, but it can actively harm innovation by promoting monopolistic tendencies in the tech industry.

The suit alleges the UFC impairs the ability of would-be UFC competitors to attract a critical mass of top-level MMA fighters necessary to compete with the UFC at the top tier of the sport.