“They said, 500 ... don't bet ... watched about 15.8, 15.9 games a year ... the other group had around 36 games ... 50, 60% more minutes per game were watched amongst that crowd”

Understood: The Big Bet · E1: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

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What was described

Designed a study comparing TV viewership of 500 fantasy/betting fans vs 500 non-betting fans over a football season

500 fans in each group; non-betters watched 15.8-15.9 games/year, bettors watched ~36 games/year; bettors watched 50-60% more minutes per game

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