The American Sports Fanship Survey was conducted by the Siena College Research Institute in collaboration with St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication for the third time. This survey polled 3,047 respondents across the United States.
22% of All Americans, Half of Men 18-49, Have Active Online Sports Betting Account
Bettors Bullish on Gambling Apps; But 52% Have ‘Chased’ a Bet, 37% Ashamed After Losing, 20% Lost Money Couldn’t Afford, 34% Know Someone with Online Sports Betting Problem; Only 9% Ever Sought Help with Problem Gambling
By 50-34% Americans Support Online Sports Betting Being Legal in all 50 States But 65% Think It Will Create Compulsive Gamblers; 58% Say Federal Govt. Should Regulate to Protect Customers; 63% Support SAFE BET Act