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Young adults increasingly use sports betting to fund major expenses

MarketWatch reports the trend is driven by younger adults seeking ways to pay for home purchases and student loans using gambling proceeds.

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More people under 30 are using sports betting as a way to try to cover big financial goals, according to MarketWatch.

The outlet says some younger adults are treating gambling as a potential shortcut to buying a home or paying off student loans.

The development reflects how sports wagering is showing up in household financial planning for a segment of younger Americans, MarketWatch reports.

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MarketWatchSports betting to build wealth is becoming the new American dream
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