Poll: 88% of Poles for protecting legal bookmakers

As many as 88 percent of Poles believe the state must protect legal bookmakers against competition with firms operating illegally, a recent poll by TNS Polska revealed. Some 50 percent of respondents were absolutely agree, 38 percent stated "likely agree", while only 12 percent did not support the idea (4 percent definitely disagree and 8 percent - "likely disagree"). According to United Nations Global Compact's report, nearly 91 percent of gaming, gambling, lotteries or bookmaking companies in Poland relate to illegally operating institutions. The poll was conducted on August 26-31, 2016, surveying 1,000 Polish citizens aged 18 and above.