A survey reveals that more than half of young adults in the Netherlands plan to play sports this summer.
One of the key elements will be the European Football Championship which started last Friday in Germany, with the Dutch national team winning their first match against Poland 2-1 on Sunday in Hamburg.
A NOS report based on a representative study commissioned by Loket Kansspel, a government body supporting citizens with gambling problems, found that six in ten young people were preparing to bet on sports.
A research agency surveyed 975 young adults, aged 18 to 24, to gauge their intentions. 30% of respondents indicated they were likely to bet on sports in the coming months, and 32% indicated they might bet money on the same events. Most of those who suggested they were willing to bet were men.
The Dutch media outlet’s report cites previous research indicating that young adults are the age group most likely to gamble online, with sports betting being the preferred choice. This age group is said to bet lower amounts than older players because they have less to spend, but it is estimated that they still lose on average 600 euros per year.
“One of the biggest pitfalls in the game”
The recent study showed that almost all participants were aware that sports betting can have negative consequences, or in other words, you can lose your money. Highlighting the concern posed by gambling, 44% of active players said they had bet more than they could afford in the past, while 78% said they could increase their chances of winning. by studying the sport they are betting on.
This revelation prompted a warning from Tony van Rooij, an industry expert involved in designing the study, who told NOS: “This is one of the biggest pitfalls of gambling in general and sports betting in particular.”
He continued: “Sports results cannot be predicted based on knowledge and skills. It remains a matter of luck and luck. This is very risky because persistent and long-term gambling can lead to major problems for yourself and others.
In response, Loket Kansspel launched a campaign targeting young adults last week with the following message: “Don’t play games with your money.”
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