Sports betting has a positive impact on people's interest in following sports, with of global respondents either agreeing or strongly agreeing that it makes them more engaged with sports. Sports betting acts as a catalyst for increasing sports viewership and engagement, offering opportunities for brands, sports networks, and betting platforms to capitalize on this growing interest. However, about of respondents disagree or strongly disagree with the statement, indicating that while sports betting drives interest for many, there is still a portion of the population for whom it does not significantly impact their sports following behavior.
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