With the 56th Super Bowl in full motion, sports fans and sports gamblers from around the globe awaited the latest installment of the NFL’s championship series with bated breath.

And according to a survey conducted by the Responsible Gaming Council, Canada’s foremost organization for responsible wagering, Ontario sports bettors were anxious to get involved. According to their survey, 42% of sports bettors in Ontario intend to wager on the Super Bowl this year.

 

This online survey of 1,003 Ontario gamblers over the age of 18 was conducted using Leger’s online panel between January 7 and January 9.

 

Younger individuals were significantly more likely than elder individuals to be influenced by their peers and family while wagering on sites like Betway Canada, according to the results of the survey. 72 percent of those between the ages of 18 and 34 reported being influenced by others in their sports betting decisions, compared to 59 percent of those between the ages of 35 and 54 and 40 percent of those older than 55.

 

In the survey, respondents were asked how they would wager. The overwhelming majority (47 percent) of respondents intend to gamble with peers, followed by those who intend to purchase a sports-based lottery ticket in Canada (46 percent).

 

52 percent said they would venture no more than $50 per wager, while 17 percent said they would hazard at least $100 per wager.

 

In addition, 38 percent of those surveyed believed that their sports knowledge gave them an advantage when predicting the outcome of sporting events on sports wagering platforms, such as William Hill Canada. It was discovered that 46% of men and 48% of Toronto residents believe they have this advantage.

 

Ninety percent of gamblers want to implement at least one method to reduce their wagering risk, according to the survey. This is uplifting news.

 

This may involve adhering to a predetermined wagering limit, as more than half of respondents indicated, while four out of ten indicated they would always view sports betting as a form of entertainment rather than a means of making money.

 

In a statement from the RGC, CEO Shelley White says, “It’s wonderful news that the vast majority of sports gamblers have a plan in place to safeguard themselves. Nevertheless, the hazards should never be undervalued. It is simple to get caught up in the enthusiasm of a major game… To have fun and appreciate the game, you must be aware of the risks and have a plan to safeguard yourself.