Americans and Canadians Perceptions of Internet Gambling
Posted on January 24, 2008 - Filed Under NEWS
NEW YORK/NY- Based on the two recent surveys conducted with one of the leading global survey-based market research company, Ipsos, owned and managed by research professionals, Canadians and Americans have misconception when it comes to Internet Gambling. This survey was conducted to both Canadians and Americans via, Ipsos’ Online Panel as part of Canada/US lottery survey.
Long before until now, the mere fact that Internet gambling is illegal in some states in US and in Canada as well. People must be aware of this unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. They are only on money rather than of gambling itself.
To have more awareness whether Internet gambling should be banned altogether, regulated by the government, or permitted without government regulation, the first survey was conducted last September 5 and 9 2007, the survey stated almost 70% of Canadians (n=1361)1 believed that gambling online is considered to be legal likewise, 59% of Americans (n=1010)2 favor on this legality.
Similar results on the second poll conducted last January 3 and January 8 of 2008 resulted on similar awareness levels in Canada (73% n=1247)3 , but indicated slightly fewer Americans (55%) believe that gambling over the Internet is considered to be legal (n=1403)4.
In general, the result shows that Americans appears to be more interested in relation to Internet gambling. It’s not where you live but when you were born brings you great impact on this social issue. Older Americans and Canadians (aged 55+) are more supportive of banning Internet gambling, otherwise, young adults aging 18-34 were more supportive of both regulated and unregulated Internet gambling.
The intense battle for primary elections between Republicans and Democratic across the nation is one of possible reasons for the awareness of American minors pertaining on this issue.
Paul Lauzon, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of Ipsos Reid’s Lottery & Gaming Group briefly explained this issue “There is a clear difference of opinion between age groups (18-34, 35-54, and 55+), with the Canadian and US responses to the poll also exhibiting some interesting differences.
“Overall Awareness of Its Legality Is Dubious While Acceptance of Internet Gambling Tied Closely To Age”
“Again, we speculate that the intense media coverage of Republican and Democratic campaigning in the US is a likely factor in bringing various social issues, such as Internet gambling, to the attention of Americans,” Paul Lauzon concluded his statement.
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