Nearly 40 Million Americans To Wager On The NFL Throughout League's 100th Season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2019/ PRNewswire/ - Thirty-eight million American adults-15 percent of the U.S. adult population-are preparation to bank on National Football League (NFL) video games this season, according to a brand-new survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA).
The fast expansion of legal sports betting has provided increased chance for millions of Americans to wager securely with a licensed, regulated sportsbook. This year, 7 million Americans say they will wager legally at a casino sportsbook, 1.2 million more than in 2015, and tens of millions of others will position bets with good friends, take part in pools or squares contests or put their bets online.
" During this centennial NFL season, more Americans than ever before can wager on football in safe, well-regulated environments," said Bill Miller, AGA's president and president. "It is clear that as jurisdictions enact policies to supply a legal alternative to the harmful prohibited market, consumers do the same and seek the defenses they should have."
The survey, conducted by Morning Consult, likewise discovered that nearly one-in-four (24%) American adults say they would place a bet on the NFL if it was legal in their state. As legal sports wagering continues to broaden, fan engagement with NFL video games will see an impact:
- 39 percent of avid NFL fans plan to place a bet on the NFL this season.
- 75 percent of NFL gamblers say they are most likely to view a video game they bet on.
- 28 percent are most likely to attend a game they have wagered on.
- 51 percent are more most likely to view pregame programs and commentary.
- 63 percent are more most likely to gather with or family to enjoy a game.
" Sports wagering clearly impacts fans' enthusiasm for engaging with the NFL. As the legal market grows, it is vital for video gaming and surrounding markets to concentrate on implementing and promoting legal sports betting responsibly to secure customers and make sure the practicality of legal markets to the continued hinderance of unlawful operators," Miller added.
Among NFL fans, the New England Patriots are the favorite to win the Super Bowl (23 percent), followed by the Kansas City Chiefs (8 percent), Dallas Cowboys (7 percent) and New Orleans Saints (6 percent).
- Since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act-the stopped working federal restriction on sports betting-in May 2018, more than $10 billion has actually been lawfully wagered on sports.
Thirteen states now offer legal, regulated sports betting, with 5 more states and the District of Columbia poised to open legal markets in the coming months.
- Last September, an AGA study revealed that the NFL stands to gain $2.3 billion yearly from legalized sports wagering, largely due to increased fan engagement.
- AGA's Sports Betting Consumer Study found sports gamblers are more thinking about the NFL than any other professional sports league (93 percent interested).
Methodology
Morning Consult performed this poll online in between Aug. 7-12, 2019 amongst a national sample of 11,001 American grownups. The data were weighted to approximate a target sample of grownups based upon age, academic achievement, gender, race and area. Arise from the full study have a margin of mistake of +/- 1 percent.
About AGA
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members consist of business and tribal casino operators, video gaming suppliers and other entities associated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to accomplish sound policies and regulations constant with casino gaming's contemporary appeal and vast economic contributions.
SOURCE American Gaming Association
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