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ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) – Betting on sports could come naturally for fans, however when it comes to love, many Georgians say relationships matter greater than rivalries.
According to a new report from Hard Rock Bet, Georgia sports fans are prepared to separate their ardour for the sport from their private relationships. The survey discovered that 69% of Georgians say they might date somebody who helps a rival workforce, noting that opposing fandom will not be a deal breaker.
The report additionally reveals that sports don’t dominate the relationship scene. Eighty-six % of respondents stated their first date wouldn’t contain watching a sport collectively, suggesting that non-public connection comes before workforce loyalty.
When it comes to main moments, most fans say love nonetheless wins. Eighty-two % of these surveyed stated they might by no means break the vacations, even when it meant lacking out on successful the Super Bowl.
The findings recommend that whereas sports stay a giant a part of Georgia tradition, relationships and shared experiences matter much more off the sector.
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