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70% of Americans Fear Sports Betting Harms Game Integrity

12/19/2025

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The NBC News Decision Desk Poll finds that 70% of Americans believe sports betting undermines game integrity.
29% are very concerned and 34% somewhat concerned about rigged games.
The poll, conducted from November 20 to December 8 and surveying 20,252 adults, follows scandals in professional basketball and baseball.
Among respondents with graduate degrees, 82% say sports betting lessens integrity, while concern falls with lower education.

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Story summary

The NBC News Decision Desk Poll finds that 70% of Americans believe sports betting undermines game integrity.
29% are very concerned and 34% somewhat concerned about rigged games.
The poll, conducted from November 20 to December 8 and surveying 20,252 adults, follows scandals in professional basketball and baseball.
Among respondents with graduate degrees, 82% say sports betting lessens integrity, while concern falls with lower education.