In the past 12 months, online card games, such as blackjack and poker, have emerged as the most popular betting activity among Saudis, with of respondents indicating they participated in these games. This surpasses other betting activities like real-life events betting () and sports betting among friends (). On the other hand, traditional gambling activities, including sit-down gaming machines and casino card games, are less popular.
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