More than half U.S. adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
- About 60% of U.S. Adults believe professional sports betting should be legal, whereas only about 40% feel the same about college sports betting, according to a recent poll by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
- More than half of U.S. Adults oppose legal betting on college sports, highlighting concerns about athletes' integrity and potential misconduct.
- In 2023, numerous college athletes faced criminal charges related to illegal sports wagering, showcasing issues around betting influence in college sports.
- The poll surveyed 1,112 adults from February 6-10, noting a margin of error of plus or minus 4.1 percentage points.
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More than half of US adults don't want legal betting on college sports in their state: AP-NORC poll
Most U.S. adults think betting on professional sports should be legal but they don’t feel the same way about college sports, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
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As March Madness takes over this week, how many people are filling out NCAA brackets — and why? A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows what share of Americans typically take a shot at bracket predictions and their motivation for joining in the madness. The survey found that about one-quarter of Americans fill out a men's March Madness bracket “every year” or “some years.”Read More …
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