# A $50 sports bet costs a young investor hundreds later. Here's how

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:16:20+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/21/sports-betting-young-investors-compounding.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-50-sports-bet-costs-a-young-investor-hundreds-later-here-s-how-1b1221/

Studies show gambling is eating away at people's savings and investing funds, especially among younger generations.

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