Global Sport Institute's new public opinion poll examines the driving forces behind the acceptance and awareness of sports betting

 "What I worry about is fans betting against their favorite team or booing their former favorite player because they lost a bet," said professor Daniel McIntosh.

"I worry about the potential downsides of gambling addiction and a lack of proper safety measures in place. I worry about the future of sports. And again, I hope I’m just becoming a nervous nelly in my old age."