Sep 23, 2024

Teens are vulnerable to problem online gambling! Financially Inclined from Marketplace

It seems like overnight, major sports teams began partnering with online gambling companies, and there are so many new gambling apps popping up. But just because it’s legal and accessible doesn’t mean it’s safe. According to journalist, Danny Funt, 99.9% of gamblers end up losing money in the long run! Listen to the latest episode of Financially Inclined to hear what Danny has to say about this topic, including his tips for teens dealing with pressure to place a bet:
 
 

Use This Resource in Your Classroom:

1) Access these teacher presentation slides that pair with Season 3, Episode 6
2) Print copies of the student listening guide for your students or share the file digitally
3) Play the YouTube video linked above for the whole class, or give students the choice to watch or listen at their own devices (earplugs needed)
4) Use questions from the listening guide to facilitate a classroom conversation about how students can apply the tips from the episode in their own lives.

This episode pairs nicely with content from NGPF's new mini-unit called Gambling and Sports Betting

Catch all episodes of "Financially Inclined" on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform!

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!

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