NEW YORK, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Fantasy sports participation in North America has reached 57.4-million players according to new research conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) and released today at the 2016 FSTA Summer Conference in New York. This is the highest number of players recorded in the history of the study and a nearly 1% increase over last year's participation boom.
"After two years of rapid growth fueled by the innovation of daily fantasy sports it's a true testament to the loyalty and passion of fantasy sports players that so many recent adoptees have become regular players," said FSTA President Paul Charchian. "Fantasy sports remains a social activity, made more enjoyable when playing with friends. That is why we are not surprised that the season-long game is continuing to grow comparably to the newer game formats."
Other key findings from the study include:
About FSTA
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association represents the fantasy sports industry with nearly 300 member companies ranging from small startups to large media corporations. As the voice of the industry since 1998, the FSTA has been the leader in providing demographic data, annual conferences and collective action to ensure unfettered growth. For more information, visit www.fsta.org.
SOURCE Fantasy Sports Trade Association