Participation in different forms of gambling in the U.S. 2012

This graph depicts the participation in different types of gambling by American adults over the past 12 months in 2012. 12 percent of the interviewees have played poker over the last 12 months in 2012.

What forms of gambling did you participate in during the last 12 months?*

Characteristic	Did participate in
Playing the lottery	53%
Casino gambling	32%
Casual betting with friends**	26%
Playing poker	12%
Wagering on a race	6%
Internet gambling	3%

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Release date

May 2013

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Region

United States

Survey time period

February 25 - March 01, 2013

Number of respondents

800 respondents

Age group

21 years and older

Special properties

American citizens only

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

* The source does not provide detailed information regarding the questions and possible answers of the survey. The wording chosen here might therefore differ slightly from the wording of the survey.
** INcludes fantasy sports, a game of golf, etc.

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