People who play newer types of fantasy sport may be more likely to participate in sports betting

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Author(s): Ruihley, Brody J. ; Billings, Andrew C. ; Buzzelli, Nick

Journal: Games and Culture

Year Published: 2021

Date Added: February 12, 2021

The researchers explored why some people refuse to play newer types of fantasy sport. Participants were 519 adults who were 18 years of age and older and played fantasy sport. Participants completed an online survey. About 36% played dynasty leagues, 7% played guillotine leagues, and 77% played daily fantasy sports (DFS). Many participants did not play dynasty or guillotine leagues because they did not have family or friends who would play with them. Many participants did not play DFS or engage in sports betting because they did not like how much it cost to play. People who played the newer types of fantasy sport were more likely to participate in sports betting. This study could information future research on fantasy sport and sports betting.

Citation: Ruihley, B.J., Billings, A.C., & Buzzelli, N. (2021). A swiftly changing tide: Fantasy sport, gambling, and alternative forms of participation. Games and Culture, 16(6), 681–701. https://doi.org/10.1177/1555412020966161

Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1555412020966161

Keywords: daily fantasy sports ; fantasy sports ; gaming ; sports gambling

Topics: Fantasy Sports ; Sports Betting

Conceptual Framework Factors: Gambling Types ; Cultural - Gambling Cultures ; Social - Family and Peer Gambling Involvement ; Exposure - Convergence of Gaming and Gambling ; Gambling Exposure ; Social Factors

Study Design: Observational: Cross-sectional

Geographic Coverage: United States of America

Study Population: Adults who were 18 years of age and older who played fantasy sports (N=519).

Sampling Procedure: Purposive sampling – participants were recruited through social networking outlets, personal contact, and fantasy sport industry professionals reaching out to their fans and followers

Study Funding:

No funding was received for this study.