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Betting on hope: The real cost of chasing a lucky break

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Lucky strike: Gambling, especially sports betting, has taken off like wildfire in the country and continent PIC: UNM NEWSROOM

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Across Botswana today, there is a quiet struggle unfolding behind closed doors. It is the young graduate who did everything society asked of him. He studied hard, obtained qualifications and believed education would unlock opportunity. Yet years later, stable employment remains elusive.

Applications go unanswered. Days become months. Confidence slowly gives way to frustration. Then comes the smartphone.

Football fixtures flash endlessly across social media. Betting odds appear everywhere. Friends speak of wins. Online stories celebrate lucky breaks. With only a small amount needed to start, betting begins to feel less like entertainment and more like possibility — perhaps one correct prediction away from relief.

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Betting on hope: The real cost of chasing a lucky break

Across Botswana today, there is a quiet struggle unfolding behind closed doors. It is the young graduate who did everything society asked of him. He studied hard, obtained qualifications and believed education would unlock opportunity. Yet years later, stable employment remains elusive.