Ben Affleck is revealing a surprising parenting moment he recently experienced. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the actor, 53, appeared on the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live and shared that his son Samuel, 13, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, recently asked him for some betting money.

Samuel Affleck was hoping to capitalize on Ben Affleck 's goodwill. But when the 13-year-old asked for some money to gamble, the Oscar winner was quick to shut down his son's shocking request.

Jennifer Garner says her parenting style has "shifted" now that her kids are teenagers. The actress shares her three kids — Samuel, 13, Seraphina, 16, and Violet, 20 — with ex Ben Affleck.

The moment sparked a deeper conversation, as Affleck revealed that sports betting has long been part of his family history. The actor, who shares Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel with ex-wife Jennifer Garner, explained that his father once worked as a small-time bookie while holding a day job at a bar.