Deprived of Sports, Gamblers Wager Outside Their Home Turf

One side effect of the sports world being put on hold is that the betting industry is forced to find creative solutions as to retain at least a fraction of its usual revenue.

Betting Increases TV Sports Viewership

It will be a no surprise to most that people who bet on sports watch more sports on TV. What is new is how important TV sports watching for men 18-34 , how frequently they gamble and how tight the relationship is between gambling frequency and watching more TV sports. Broadcasters, distributors and advertisers could all do well to partner with gaming entities.

Betting becoming more culturally acceptable

Some of the industry leaders Deloitte interviewed believe that mobile not only provides a new opportunity to engage with existing players, but also to reach new customers. Existing players have embraced opportunities for more spontaneous gambling, especially in the evenings. They also value the use of such devices as second screens, particularly for in-play betting.

As betting and gaming has become a culturally more accepted leisure activity, the mobile channel has provided the industry with opportunities to widen their customer base. Consumers who traditionally might not have gone to a casino or bingo hall can now bet and play in a way that fits their lifestyle and preferences.