Gambling is a popular pastime for adults, whether purchasing lotto tickets, betting on sports games, or casino-style gambling. Unsurprisingly, internet gambling has also become popular. With the internet rapidly advancing, everything becomes much easier and faster. For a teenager to gamble these days is beyond superficial. All one has to do is download a gambling app, enter their information and credit card, and they’re ready to go. The most common use of betting on amazon teens is sports betting. Considering how many teens are glued to sports and understanding the statistics, this isn’t surprising.

Several students at NDCL do sports betting online. Jackson O’Neil is a known name in the world of sports betting. “Why do you think sports betting is so popular among teens?” Jackson says, “because of the opportunity to win money, winning money without doing anything is very appealing.” The same question was asked of the student Aaron Tate. Aaron says, “I think it’s because of the money you can win without spending much.” After talking to multiple students, it is clear that money is the primary driver of online sports betting. But how many people are gaining lots of money? NDCL student Timmy Sargie talks about winning and losing money while betting. Timmy says, “I’m about even right now; I think people have trouble stopping because when they lose money, they are so eager to get it back; it’s like a never-ending cycle.” Like casinos, online sports betting traps you into attempting to win back your lost money.

The drive for easy money is what is so appealing to high school students. Especially the strong knowledge of sports on amazon teens is what drives them to believe their bets will win most of the time. But the second someone loses a chance; they attempt to win the money back. This is where the non-stop addiction to online gambling starts, making it even worse that it is only a few clicks away.