The National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences (NGAGE) 1.0, conducted in 2018, provides crucial baseline data about gambling in the United States before the widespread legalization of sports betting. The survey was conducted when legal sports betting was only available in Nevada and New Jersey.

Key Findings:

• Gambling is widely popular in America, with most gamblers participating in multiple activities (average of three different types)
• Legal restrictions have minimal impact on gambling participation
• Lottery is the most common form, with 66% of respondents reporting purchases in the past year
• Most gamblers report no negative consequences
• Higher risk groups include:
  • Young adults
  • Sports bettors
• A significant portion of the population misunderstands or stigmatizes problem gambling

The survey provides comprehensive data through multiple analysis tools:

• National Trends Dashboard: Tracks overall gambling patterns and attitudes
• State Trends Dashboard: Offers interactive state-level data on participation, problematic play, and public attitudes
• State Detailed Reports: Provides in-depth analysis for each state
• National Detailed Report: First major national gambling research since 1999

Policy Implications: As gambling continues to expand legally across the United States, coordination between governments, the gambling industry, and service providers is essential to implement harm-reduction policies.

Research Methodology: NCPG partnered with Ipsos to conduct this comprehensive national consumer study, examining prevalence rates across various gambling forms.

The NCPG operates independently without federal or state funding, relying on memberships and donations to continue their research and advocacy work.

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