National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences 1.0 (2018)
In response to the Supreme Court ruling in the Murphy case, NCPG commissioned a national survey to measure the extent of gambling in the United States prior to the rapid expansion of sports betting, the National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences (NGAGE).
The survey was taken in November 2018, a time when legal sports betting was only available in Nevada and New Jersey.
This survey is NOT a study of the prevalence of gambling addiction.
Key Findings from NGAGE 1.0
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- Gambling is a very popular American pastime.
- Most gamblers bet on more than one activity, with the average American gambler betting on three different activities.
- Legal prohibitions or restrictions on gambling have minimal effect on gambling participation.
- The lottery is the most popular form of gambling, with two out of three survey respondents reporting a past year lottery purchase.
- Most who gamble appear to do so without negative consequences.
- Young adults appear to be at higher risk for gambling problems.
- Sports bettors appear to be at particularly high risk for gambling problems.
- A large share of the population misunderstands or stigmatizes problem gambling.
Detailed Findings from NGAGE 1.0 (2018)
NGAGE National Trends Dashboard
In response to the Supreme Court ruling in the Murphy case, NCPG commissioned a national survey to measure the extent of gambling in the United States prior to the rapid expansion of sports betting. The survey included questions on gambling-related problems, positive play, public opinions, and beliefs about problem gambling.
NGAGE State Trends Dashboard
The State Trends Dashboard provides an interactive view of state-level data from the National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences, highlighting trends in gambling participation, problematic play indicators, and attitudes about problem gambling.
NGAGE 1.0 State Detailed Reports
State Detailed Reports from the National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences 1.0 (2018) offer comprehensive state-specific analyses and provides valuable insight for those engaged in addressing and treating gambling addiction.
National Detailed Report from NGAGE 1.0 (2018)
The National Survey of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences 1.0 (NGAGE) was the first major national research on gambling issues and public attitudes about gambling since the 1999 National Gambling Impact Study Commission.
NGAGE 1.0 Policy Implications
As the United States undergoes the most massive expansion of legalized gambling in its history, it is critically important that governments, the gambling industry, and nongovernmental service providers come together to enact policies that mitigate its potential harms.
NGAGE 1.0 Research Methodology
In 2018, NCPG commissioned Ipsos to conduct a U.S. national consumer study to examine the prevalence rates of various forms of gambling. Explore the research approach and methods used.
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