The NFL Is the Most Popular Sport to Bet On

Summarized by: Live Sports Direct
 
The NFL Is the Most Popular Sport to Bet On

The NFL is the most popular sport to bet on in the U.S. according to CRG Global. Four out of five mobile sports bettors had placed a bet in October on the NFL. The NBA is second, followed by the MLB and college football.

The NFL is the most popular sport to bet on in the U.S. according to CRG Global. The NBA is second, followed by the MLB and college football. Two-thirds of mobile gamblers watch the NFL more often when they bet. Most NFL fans bet, but the number of casual fans who bet infrequently is higher. The number bettors in states where sports betting is legal increases with the postseason and regular season. It also increases during the March Madness. There are more games coming down to the final plays this season, which increases interest in betting.