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Coverage dated October 2, 2026 to October 5, 2026

Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z

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According to a recent study, more than half of Gen Z respondents said they were using investment dollars for sports betting.

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  1. Newsweek

    Sports Betting Could Create Social Security Conundrum for Gen Z (opens Newsweek)

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    According to a recent study, more than half of Gen Z respondents said they were using investment dollars for sports betting.

  2. Fortune

    More than half of Gen Z investors have funneled cash into sports betting—but they’re not coming close to breaking even (opens Fortune)

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    Two in five Gen Zers view sports betting as an investment, but bettors in every generation are losing money. Researchers say the story is more complicated than financial nihilism.

  3. Quartz

    Most Gen Z investors are redirecting savings into sports betting, surveys find (opens Quartz)

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    Two-thirds of Gen Z investors participate in sports betting, and more than half have moved money meant for investing into wagers