When surveyed in 2022, the leading reason stated by avid sports fans for not participating in fantasy sports was a lack of knowledge of fantasy sports, with 46 percent saying so. In contrast, a lack of interest in sports was the chief obstacle that stopped 63 percent of light sports fans from taking part in fantasy sports.
Most common reasons for not playing fantasy sports among sports fans in the United States as of July 2022, by fan type
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SSRS. (September 8, 2022). Most common reasons for not playing fantasy sports among sports fans in the United States as of July 2022, by fan type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1380953/reasons-sports-fans-not-playing-fantasy-sports-us/
SSRS. "Most common reasons for not playing fantasy sports among sports fans in the United States as of July 2022, by fan type." Chart. September 8, 2022. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1380953/reasons-sports-fans-not-playing-fantasy-sports-us/
SSRS. (2022). Most common reasons for not playing fantasy sports among sports fans in the United States as of July 2022, by fan type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1380953/reasons-sports-fans-not-playing-fantasy-sports-us/
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