Why betting is not a plan
How the odds work, and why the house wins over time
The story
Kip’s classmates talk about a friend’s older brother who won KES 5,000 on a bet. Nobody talks about all the times he lost.
The big idea
In Kenya, betting is illegal for anyone under 18, and betting companies are not allowed to take bets from under-18s.
Ask at home
Ask your teen what they’ve seen about betting from friends or online, and listen before you advise.
The full lesson, with its questions and Kesho Stars, is in the myKesho kids app.
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