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Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?

Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?

Update: 2024-10-23
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Learn the key differences between sports betting and investing, plus tips for managing the financial risks of gambling.


How is sports betting different from investing in the stock market? What are the financial risks and benefits of sports betting versus stock market investing? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive into the booming sports betting industry, examining the legal landscape, growing popularity, and potential risks. Investing Nerd Sam Taube joins the conversation to break down the key differences between sports betting and investing, highlighting the consistency of returns in investing and the addictive potential of short-term speculation and expanding on the financial and psychological dynamics that separate gambling from more strategic, long-term financial decisions. Then, Tess and Anna cover recent key financial headlines, including a rise in retail sales as holiday shopping ramps up, the Federal Trade Commission's new "click-to-cancel" rules for subscriptions, and the Department of Education’s decision to penalize the student loan servicing company MOHELA, the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority. 


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In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: sports betting, investing, stock market, gambling vs investing, financial risks, long-term investing, sports betting addiction, sports gambling, investing tips, gambling addiction, stock market returns, financial habits, betting apps, investment strategies, sports betting apps, sports betting vs investing, gambling laws, investment risks, sports betting industry, responsible gambling, betting odds, stock market growth, financial returns, and risk management.


To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.


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Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?

Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?

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