Gen Z Is Twice as Likely to Call Sports Betting an Investment, BofA Finds

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What happened

New research by Bank of America found that across every generation, Americans were more likely to consider buying event contracts an investment than placing a sports bet, with Gen Z respondents at a standout high.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:30:52 UTC.

Why it matters

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