The glitz and glamour of casinos as depicted in the James Bond franchise or old gangster movies seems to have worn thin amongst US Gen Yers. One establishment has even swapped out slot machines for basketball rings in an attempt to seduce a generation that relies on skill over luck.

Whether it’s betting on horses or buying a scratchy, gambling is big business. In fact, 68% of Brits gamble in some form. But with the industry’s tainted reputation threatening its future, what’s now driving people to place a wager? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women to find out why they gamble.

They may not be smoking or taking drugs, but British teens are placing their bets. Be it on card games, fruit machines or via apps, almost half a million young teenagers are gambling. The overall rate of gambling among 11- to 15-year-olds is now 16% – which is twice that of drinking alcohol.

Starting a retirement plan sounds like next level ‘adulting’, but with one in three Americans having no money in their nest egg and people living longer, it’s a vital financial consideration. Honest Dollar is hoping to provide the answer with affordable ways for SMEs to help employees start saving.