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Which one of these is the main reason that you play lotteries or other types of gambling?
Main reason for playing lotteries or gambling · Asked in 1 wave, 2013 · 2,063 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | For the money or prizes | As a pastime or for entertainment | As a form of charitable donation | Other (Please specify) | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 55% | 35% | 4% | 6% | 2063 | ±3 | |
| White | 51% | 38% | 3% | 7% | 1514 | ±3 | |
| Black |
SHED 2013 · US adults 18+. Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHED 2013 | 2013-09-01 to 2013-09-30 | web | 4,134 | 2,063 |
| 67% |
| 22% |
| 5% |
| 6% |
| 190 |
| ±9 |
| Hispanic | 65% | 30% | 4% | 2% | 216 | ±9 |
| Asian † | 64% | 30% | 6% | – | 47 | ±17 |
| Other † | 50% | 40% | 1% | 9% | 96 | ±16 |