Per the AGA, 68% of bettors (32 million) will place traditional sports bets either at a physical casino, online, or with a bookie. One important caveat to the results is what people consider a bet. 6 million will bet at sportsbooks at casino properties.Some 23 million bettors (roughly 50% of all bettors) will place bets online.Nearly 1-in-5 US adults will place a wager on NFL games this year.The topline numbers clearly indicate the popularity of betting and the NFL: As always, the survey demonstrates a thirst among the American public to bet on NFL games.
The American Gaming Association released its annual survey on betting habits ahead of the NFL season.