Anyway, this makes me wonder if celebrities like Tom Holland who likes to attend sporting events for his own enjoyment affects the popularity of the sport. In the same context, does celebrities like Drake who also likes to gamble for his own enjoyment influences his fans to do the same?
It sure do affect the popularity of sports. Fans often mimic their idols, may it be a movie actor, singer, athlete or even an older neighbor. They are looking up on this individual and for a fan it is an honor or sort of enjoyment that he can do the same thing his idol is doing.
Actors has influence over their fans, this is also one huge reason why companies hire actors and actresses to advertise their products.
Have you ever checked out a sport or betted on a team because of your favorite celebrity?
No, I don't although I admire people, I have not come to a point where I mimic things they are doing nor get interested in their field of interest unless it matches my interest too.