Super Bowl LVI is expected to set information for bettors and cash wagered, the American Gaming Association mentioned Wednesday.
A complete of 31.4 million Americans, up 35 p.c from final yr, are expected to wager on the NFL championship recreation between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, in accordance to AGA analysis. It estimates that $7.61 billion will likely be wagered on the sport, up 78 p.c from the $3.33 billion that was wager final yr on the sport between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs.
According to the AGA, 55 p.c of bettors plan to wager on the Rams, who will likely be taking part in at house in SoFi Stadium, with 45 p.c planning to wager on the Bengals.
The AGA mentioned its analysis exhibits that 18.2 million Americans are expected to place a Super Bowl wager on-line, at a retail sportsbook or with a bookie, up 78 p.c from final yr. Also, 18.5 million plan to wager casually with mates or as a part of a pool or squares contest, up 23 p.c yr over yr.
The analysis additionally famous that 76 p.c mentioned bettors really feel it is vital for them to wager via a authorized operator; that determine is up 11 p.c from final yr.
“The outcomes are clear: Americans have by no means been extra fascinated about authorized sports activities wagering,” AGA president and CEO Bill Miller mentioned. “The progress of authorized choices throughout the nation not solely protects followers and the integrity of video games and bets but in addition places unlawful operators on discover that their time is proscribed.”
Sports betting is reside and authorized in 30 states and Washington D.C. Since Super Bowl LV, a further 45 million extra Americans can legally wager of their house state. Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming have launched sports activities betting since final yr’s recreation.
–Field Level Media
