There's no guessing who plays Fantasy Sports. This $4.48 billion industry is well researched and documented by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA). According to FSTA, 82% of the players are passionate about the game or rank themselves as diehards, and 87% share their love of the game with family, friends and co-workers.
In addition, the University of Mississippi conducts an annual research project to define the average player. The typical Player Profile is:
Married with children
Age 36
A college graduate or holds an advanced degree
Has a household income of nearly $77,000 a year
Spends close to $500 a year on Fantasy Sports
Averages three hours a week managing a team