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The survey also asked about the participants’ (bettors and non-bettors) general attitude towards the topic. 29 percent said that sports betting was as addictive as alcohol, drugs or tobacco, while 14 percent even said they were in favor of a ban. Around a quarter meanwhile said they considered sports betting fun and that is was making watching professional sports more thrilling.



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143 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 13 Feb

I am surprised tennis is on the list.

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I'm guessing there's a pretty fat tail on that distribution of total degenerates who bet on everything.

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Looks accurate to me

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football is too low

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How many Americans bet on sports except football? Almost zero

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Nah basketball betting is pretty big. NBA players get busted for betting

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The total amount of money bet on football is much bigger than basketball especially if you include college.

NBA players get caught because the market is smaller. Easier to track strange prop bets on a benchwarmer

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Football seems low

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