Fewer American adults are engaging in gambling today compared to a decade ago, as highlighted by a recent Gallup poll.

Only 45 percent of those surveyed indicated they participated in some form of gambling in the past year, a significant drop from 64 percent in 2013 and 63 percent in 2007.

The poll revealed that buying state lottery tickets was the most common gambling activity, with 31 percent of respondents having done so. In contrast, 14 percent reported visiting a casino, while 7 percent placed bets on professional sports.

However, New York recently took legal action against Kalshi, alleging the operation is running an illegal gambling business. The state claims that Kalshi is in blatant violation of New York gaming laws by failing to secure the necessary licenses and circumventing taxes. “Kalshi has chosen to ignore New York’s gaming laws, which exist to protect consumers, prevent problematic gambling, deliver funding for essential public services, and ensure fair competition,” stated New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D). The Gallup poll was conducted between July 1-19 and included responses from 1,200 individuals, boasting a margin of error of 4 percentage points.