Losing Big & The Hidden Costs of America's Gambling Boom

NGPF Speaker Series: Historian Jonathan D. Cohen, author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling, explores how the rapid expansion of legalized gambling has reshaped American culture, policy, and personal finance. Sports betting is no longer just about who wins the game—and today's teens are growing up with a casino in their pocket. Jonathan talks about the apps, parlays, and prediction markets reshaping gambling. Hear why telling students "you'll never win" can backfire—and how educators can deliver a message that sticks.