"According to a recent survey of adult Americans by the Siena Research Institute and St. Bonaventure University, more than half of men aged 18 to 49 said they had an active account with at least one online sports betting service - and an astonishing 46 percent of them said they're actively betting on the platforms."
"Even more worryingly, 42 percent of active bettors said they felt like they were spending more than they should, suggesting a growing personal finance crisis affecting millions of Americans."
"The results show that online sports betting remains an active part of life for a significant portion of Americans, noting a steady rise in those who say they have an active account since we began asking respondents about online sports betting in 2024."
"A whopping 74 percent of respondents said that 18-year-olds being allowed to participate in sports betting is concerning, reflecting a growing wariness among Americans regarding the trend."
Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision, sports betting has rapidly increased in the U.S., with ads for gambling services ubiquitous. A survey revealed over half of men aged 18 to 49 have active betting accounts, and 27 percent of all respondents use these platforms. The rise in active bettors has led to concerns about gambling addiction, with 42 percent feeling they spend too much. Additionally, 74 percent of respondents oppose allowing 18-year-olds to participate in sports betting, indicating growing wariness about the trend.
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