Overview
- Affleck told Jimmy Kimmel that his son Samuel recently asked for $100 to wager on sports, citing friends who get similar sums with a one-time limit.
- He reacted with surprise and humor, quipping about “discipline,” joking that “there’s a reason your grandpa’s broke,” and riffing on betting lines.
- Affleck recalled that his father made money as a small-time bookie and shared a Patriots-era anecdote about Steve Grogan, noting the activity was illegal at the time.
- Reports revisited Affleck’s emphasis on limits and earning, including his earlier refusal to buy Samuel $6,000 designer sneakers and advice to mow lawns instead.
- Some coverage framed the moment within concerns about teen gambling, citing NCAA data on student betting and expert warnings, with sports wagering legal in 40 states and mobile betting allowed in many, and no indication Samuel placed any bets.