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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 | |
| Northeast | 61% | 31% | 4% | 3% | 448 | ±6 | |
| Midwest |
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 |
| 51% |
| 39% |
| 3% |
| 7% |
| 465 |
| ±6 |
| South | 56% | 32% | 4% | 7% | 728 | ±4 |
| West | 51% | 40% | 4% | 5% | 422 | ±6 |