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For U.S. Sports Bettors, It’s FanDuel and DraftKings — and Then Everyone Else
After getting head starts through fantasy sports, the industry giants hold large leads in awareness and usage, according to new polling
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Inside the Next Frontier in Sports Betting: Integrated Viewing
Companies like IMG Arena and fuboTV are offering glimpses at how marrying live sports streaming with wagering can create a more immersive experience for fans
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2021 Was a Banner Year for Sports Betting Participation
The share of Americans ages 21 and up who said they regularly bet on sports increased by 80% over the course of the year
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Mahomes Tops List of NFL’s Most-Liked Skill Players; Rodgers Plummets
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers falls out of top 20 following vaccination controversy
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Morning Consult’s Most-Read Stories of 2021
White House upheaval, COVID-19 vaccines and stimulus debates dominated the year in data journalism
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NBA, NHL Attendance Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic Pace — And Might Get Worse Before It Gets Better
The share of sports fans comfortable going to indoor events has remained below 50% since the start of the NBA and NHL seasons in October
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Majority of Americans Support Taking Stand Against Beijing Olympics
Republicans were more likely than Democrats, independents to support barring U.S. athletes from participating in Beijing Games
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European Soccer Fans Dismiss Idea of a World Cup Every Two Years, but Americans Love it
U.S. fans are gung-ho about doubling the frequency of international soccer’s premier event, however Europeans prefer the status quo
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Aaron Rodgers’ Reputation Takes a Hit Following COVID-19 Debacle, Putting Sponsors in No-Win Situation
The Green Bay Packers star QB’s net favorability rating among U.S. adults dropped from 29 points in August to 3 points over the weekend
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Few Americans Support Banning Braves ‘Chop’ Despite Increased Scrutiny
Just 29% of U.S. adults support an MLB ban of the Atlanta team’s longtime ballpark chant and gesture