Mad Mad Madness can cause the US economy to lose up to $ 20 billion from -in -“lost performance” for poll

March madness-one of the most famous sports competitions in the US. But it is also potentially responsible for the billions of the US economy, according to a recent poll.

A Last report from the network of action -The best sports rates and media brand, which boasts nearly 400,000 total social media-pollites of 3000 basketball fans at college running full-time between February 20 and February 26, 2025. The study found that March madness could cause the US economy to lose about $ 20 billion in “lost productivity”.

In the first round of the men’s tournament, games are held on Thursdays and Fridays, creating a distraction for fans trying to watch the games. The poll found that 40% of the participants confessed that they called the patient to look at the marching game.

Guests are lined up to make rates when they are involved in viewing for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament as part of 25,000 square feet and a sports superbook at the resort and casino Westgate Las Vegas (Ethan Miller / Getti Image / Getti Image)

In addition, they spend an average of 2.4 hours a day, engaged in various events related to a great event, from checking points and brackets to games that fall into live devices.

23% of working fans average 4 hours or more per day, entering men’s hoops.

Today, it is even easier for fans to tune in to the event from the March Madness app. The service allows viewers to watch several games at almost any mobile devices, that is, workers can penetrate in time to look at the madness without much effort.

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According to the Labor Bureau obtained by the Action Network, an average employee observes for March madness costs the US economy, estimated, $ 1801.30. Given millions of million workers in America, a large number of basketball fans, this number is up to $ 20 billion lost in performance.

Ukraine – 09/04/2024: In this photo illustration, March Logo Madness (Men’s Basketball Tournament NCAA Division I) is visible on the smartphone and PC screen. (Photo Illustrations Pavlo Gonchar/Sopa Images/LightRockket via Getty Images) (Pavlo Gonchar/Sopa Images/LightRockket via Getty Images/Getty Images)

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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament from the 2025 division begins on March 18, and San -Antonio ends in the National Championship on April 7. The women’s tournament begins on March 19 and ends on April 6.

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