These poll numbers were released earlier today by Rasmussen Reports -- "an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information."
Only 8% Say They Would Bet on Series This Year
Sunday, November 1, 2009
With the World Series in full swing and the Yankees now holding a 2-1 Series lead the critical fourth game of the series is important not just to the teams playing, but also to those who placed a wager on the Fall Classic.
In a recent Rasmussen Reports survey taken just before the start of the series, just 8% of baseball fans said they were going to place a bet on the World Series this year. Eighty-eight percent (88%) said they would not place a wager on the series this year.
Men are much more likely to place a bet on the World Series than women. Twelve percent (12%) of men said they would place a bet this year, while only 4% of women said the same.
Twenty-six percent (26%) of fans will be drinking a beer or some other alcoholic beverage while watching the games, while 64% say they will not. Some fans will be sharing a beverage while reveling in their team's success, while other will be drowning away disappointment. However, just 11% say they will be at least somewhat depressed if their team loses this year .
Men again are much more likely to drink while watching the games than women. Thirty-two percent of men say they will drink during the games and only 19% of women say they will imbibe. Phillies and Yankees fans are equally likely to drink during the games.
Only eleven percent (11%) of fans say they will wear their team's jersey or colors while watching the games. Sixteen percent (16%) of avid baseball fans (those who watch baseball at least once a week during the season) will wear their team colors, compared to only 8% of casual fans.
The plurality of baseball fans (47%) think the Yankees will end up winning their 27th World Series ring this year, but slightly more fans would rather see the Phillies defend their title.
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To view the original report, please use this link: Same Old, Same Old