Responsible Gambling Council Reveals 48% of Ontarians Will Wager on 2025 Super Bowl
A decent bit of news for the best sportsbooks in Canada.
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to preventing problem gambling, has revealed that 48% of participants in a survey it commissioned would place wagers on Sunday’s Super Bowl game.
The survey was available online between Nov. 22 and Dec. 6, and surveyed 1,147 residents living in the Ontario sports betting market who were over 18 years of age.
Based on the published findings, 63% of participants revealed that they would tune in to watch the Big Game on Sunday, and 48% of those viewers expressed interest in placing wagers on the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. It should be a busy weekend for Ontario sports betting apps.
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The survey also disclosed that more than half of Ontario bettors would place a wager worth CAD$100 or less, 19% would place bets between CAD$101 and CAD$105, and 8% would most likely place a bet worth more than CAD$500.
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The RGC also asked participants to explain why they would wager on Sunday’s game. Participants said that they would like to win money coupled with the excitement of the game as their reasoning. Of the 48% planning to wager on the game, 15% revealed that they would place bets on several online sportsbook platforms.
Likewise, 35% of participants surveyed confessed that they were influenced to place bets after viewing an online gambling advertisement, and 67% believed their sports knowledge would give them an edge in winning wagers.
With these revelations, the Responsible Gambling Commission provided advice on how bettors can wager safely while also considering the harms of gambling.
“Gambling is random but your plan shouldn’t be. Perceived knowledge of the game, persuasive advertising and substance use can all influence how we gamble. A smart plan includes being mindful of the illusion of control and remembering that even with sports expertise, understanding the game, players or stats won’t boost your chances of predicting a random outcome,” said Responsible Gambling Council Chief Executive Officer Sarah McCarthy.
NFL partners with the Responsible Gambling Council
In late January, the Responsible Gambling Commission also announced that it had partnered with the NFL to highlight the dangers of gambling. This collaboration aims to provide training programs to help educate Canadian student-athletes about gambling and the type of behaviors associated with it.
“Student-athletes face unique pressures from academics, athletics, and the accessibility of sports betting, making them vulnerable to risky gambling behaviors. Our partnership with the NFL is a crucial step in supporting this group by providing the education and tools needed to make informed decisions,” said Responsible Gambling Council Chief Executive Officer Sarah McCarthy.
The Ontario sports betting market continues to expand, with Bally Bet arriving in the province in December to join the dozens of operators already providing NFL markets.
