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Sports betting not an investment opportunity for the youth

Think twice before you place that bet today [Photos courtesy]

There is a craze in sports betting among young people in the country. This craze has been driven in part by young people’s interest in sports; what better way to enjoy watching your favourite team thrash the other team than to place a wager on the match itself and cash in on the win? In addition to the interest in sports, sports betting among the youth seems to be driven by something deeper.

First, the world is increasingly becoming an uncertain place, especially for young people.

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