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This statistic shows the distribution of reasons why U.S. consumers like betting on sports in 2017 according to a Statista survey. 45 percent of survey respondents said it makes the sport more interesting to them.
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| It makes the sport more interesting to me | 45% |
| I like to have a little side-game while watching the main sport event | 38% |
| It Is a good way to compete with friends or colleagues | 34% |
| I like the excitement and thrill of betting | 29% |
| I like to deal with risk | 15% |
| I like to use my sport knowledge for something | 14% |
| It’s kind of a ritual for me and my friends/colleagues | 12% |
| Don't know | 9% |
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