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super bowl LX games have been legalized sporty A record amount is expected to be wagered on the February 8 game, exceeding $1.7 billion seattle seahawks and new england patriots Held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
American Gaming Association AnnounceFriday’s forecast was $1.76 billion, including bets regulated through states and tribes sports betting all in casino and online. This represents a 26.6% increase from the previous last year’s $1.39 billion in legal settlements.
The AGA’s estimate does not include bets on prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which are federally rather than state regulated. Bloomberg Report. legal sports betting There is now Expanded to 39 states and Washington, D.C., to drive continued growth.
Other forecasts differ slightly. one joint analysis,A report released earlier this week by the Sports Betting Alliance and Legal Sports Reports put $1.71 billion in bets on the Super Bowl, while market researcher Eilers & Krejcik Gaming estimated it at $1.6 billion, up 10% from last year but still a record.
“No other event brings fans together like this one super bowl “This record number demonstrates how much Americans enjoy sports betting as part of the experience,” AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said in a statement. “By choosing legal, regulated sports betting, fans can have fun while supporting a safe and responsible market.”
AGA research also shows that 28% of prediction market users view their activity as investing rather than gambling, compared to just 9% of traditional sportsbook bettors.
Other differences include 31% of prediction market users reporting exposure to trading investment information compared to 7% of sports betting users; 25% of bets coming from an investment budget compared to 9% of sports betting users.
There are also restrictions on the use of responsible gaming tools on prediction market platforms. Only 28% of users said such tools were easy to find, compared with 58% of sports betting users.
This year bettors are betting on more than just scores and player statistics. Although the most unusual prop betting Not available on regulated US sports betting sites, some can be found in Ontario, Canada or on offshore, unregulated platforms.
An example would be betting on non-football aspects related to the broadcast itself, e.g. bay area Landmarks appear first on television – the Golden Gate Bridge or Alcatraz; or whether famous songs like “Sweet Caroline” are played during the telecast.
Other odd bets include the length of the national anthem performance, whether players or coaches cry during the anthem and the color of the anthem GatoradePoured on the winning coach after the game.
Even more unconventional bets (sometimes only available in online markets) cover odd on-field scenarios like whether there will be a safety, whether there is a two-point conversion attempt, or odd combinations like the “Octopus,” which involves a player simultaneously scoring and a subsequent two-point conversion.