Fanduel, DraftKings, BetMGM, ESPNbet: These companies’ advertisements are all over television during sports games. They encourage gambling with flashy deals and incentives, with a minor message saying it is only legal for people over 21.

Unlike these gambling sites, Fliff is an app where no date of birth is required to gamble, and there are no limits. Fliff offers a free dollar daily so users can create a new bet or parlay every day, even if their previous bet does not hit. Junior Jonas Klein said, “I think it is a smart idea that Fliff has the free every day dollar because it lures you into gambling, eventually buying more money to put bets with.”

Fliff is not a good product for the world, especially the underage population.

Unlike BetMGM and DraftKings, which operate with real-world money, Fliff offers virtual currency that can be cashed out into money, creating a different gambling experience and an incentive to gamble. However, the youth may not understand the distinction, potentially developing risky habits before gambling on real-world platforms later on. Junior Owen Goozh said, “I know using Fliff is not a good habit, but it is fun to use and gamble with friends.”

Fliff encourages underage gambling: it guarantees free bets every day and has no consequences for not hitting a bet. On Fliff, buying money is also an option to use for bets, so it is not just free; careless gambling means real money can be lost. Chasing losses is a big part of gambling debt, and Fliff encourages chasing losses as no restrictions are in place even for fake money bets.

Daily use of Fliff poses potential risks to users. While the app provides entertainment and a social aspect to sports predictions, it can also encourage impulse spending and unhealthy gambling habits. Users may underestimate the financial risks involved as some users treat Fliff the same as other real-money gambling sites. Fliff blurs the lines of casual gaming and real money betting, and the younger generation should be aware of the consequences.

Fliff is unrestricted so social security, emails, passwords or accounts are needed to gamble. It makes gambling feel unserious, as if it is just fooling around playing a game.

Fliff is highly addictive as it is easy to use and accessible. The constant dollar-a-day feature promotes logging on every day to make a bet. The chance to cash out at $50 is also an incentive to log on daily to keep reaching for the cash-out opportunity. “Fliff is easy to access because not having to log in and adding account info like emails and social security makes it a lot easier to access,” Goozh said.

There is an argument that Fliff can be beneficial for youth by promoting strategy and taking risks. It provides a controlled environment in which to understand the risks and rewards. Proper guidance is, however, essential to prevent unhealthy habits and ensure Fliff remains a positive learning experience. Sophomore Luca Phillips said, “ As a former user of Fliff, it did feel good hitting a bet, but Fliff promotes unhealthy gambling habits, which aren’t good as we grow up.”