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 new survey by the American Gaming Association (AGA).

The rapid expansion of legal sports wagering has provided increased opportunity for countless Americans to wager safely with a certified, regulated sportsbook. This year, 7 million Americans state they will bet legally at a casino sportsbook, 1.2 million more than in 2015, and 10s of millions of others will position bets with friends, take part in swimming pools or squares contests or put their bets online.

" During this centennial NFL season, more Americans than ever before can bet 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 dangerous prohibited market, customers follow match and seek the defenses they deserve."

The study, conducted by Morning Consult, likewise discovered that nearly one-in-four (24%) American grownups say they would position 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 bettors say they are more likely to enjoy a video game they bank on.

- 28 percent are more most likely to go to a video game they have actually bet on.

- 51 percent are most likely to watch pregame shows and commentary.

- 63 percent are most likely to collect with buddies or family to view a video game.


" Sports wagering plainly impacts fans' interest for engaging with the NFL. As the legal market grows, it is vital for gaming and nearby markets to concentrate on implementing and promoting legal sports betting responsibly to secure customers and ensure the practicality of legal markets to the continued hinderance of prohibited operators," Miller added.

Among NFL fans, the New England Patriots are the preferred 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- Since the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act-the stopped working federal ban on sports betting-in May 2018, more than $10 billion has been lawfully wagered on sports.

Thirteen states now offer legal, regulated sports wagering, with 5 more states and the District of Columbia poised to open legal markets in the coming months.

- Last September, an AGA research study revealed that the NFL stands to acquire $2.3 billion each year from legalized sports betting, largely due to increased fan engagement.

- AGA's Sports Betting Consumer Study discovered sports wagerers are more interested in the NFL than any other professional sports league (93 percent interested).


Methodology
Morning Consult performed this survey online between Aug. 7-12, 2019 amongst a national sample of 11,001 American adults. The data were weighted to approximate a target sample of adults based upon age, instructional attainment, gender, race and region. Arise from the full study have a margin of mistake of +/- 1 percent.

About AGA
The American Gaming Association is the leading nationwide trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. gambling establishment industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs across the country. AGA members include industrial and tribal gambling establishment operators, video gaming suppliers and other entities connected with the video gaming industry. It is the objective of the AGA to attain sound policies and policies constant with casino gaming's modern-day appeal and vast financial contributions.

SOURCE American Gaming Association

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