Survey Finds 51% of Sports Bettors Bet to Pay Bills
More than half of U.S. sports bettors surveyed in 2026 said they had placed wagers in an effort to pay household bills, highlighting the connection between sports betting and personal finances among some participants. The survey covered 1,200 Americans who had placed a sports bet during the previous year. Researchers conducted it between August 31 and September 3. Among respondents, 51% said they had wagered hoping to cover bills, while 21% reported betting to help pay rent or a mortgage. […] The post Survey Finds 51% of Sports Bettors Bet to Pay Bills appeared first on World Casino News.
More than half of U.S. sports bettors surveyed in 2026 said they had placed wagers in an effort to pay household bills, highlighting the connection between sports betting and personal finances among some participants. The survey covered 1,200 Americans who had placed a sports bet during the previous year. Researchers conducted it between August 31 and September 3. Among respondents, 51% said they had wagered hoping to cover bills, while 21% reported betting to help pay rent or a mortgage. […]
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