02/27/2026
The Super Bowl may be over, but online gambling ads, influencer hype, and scam risks are still going strong. And teens haven’t learned that the house always wins. Our tech policy counsel, Brenna Leasor, outlines how the same impulsivity that makes teens vulnerable to gambling losses also makes them vulnerable to:
• Fake Betting Sites and Apps
• AI Deepfake "Endorsements"
• "Guaranteed Win" Schemes
Get tips on how you can help teens recognize the risks and make smarter choices.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/articles/how-online-gambling-puts-teen-boys-at-risk-for-cyber-scams