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Sports betting to build wealth is becoming the new American dream

Sports betting to build wealth is becoming the new American dream
MarketWatch Thursday 20 August 2026, 19:14 UTC By Beth Pinsker 1 min read
Key Points

More people under 30 are using gambling as a shortcut to buying a home or paying student loans

More people under 30 are using gambling as a shortcut to buying a home or paying student loans
American (ORG)
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