Americans Are , Expected to Bet , $23.1 Billion on the Super Bowl.
Two-thirds of U.S. adults live in places where sports betting is legal, ESPN reports. .
On Feb. 6, the American Gaming
Association (AGA) released results of a
survey conducted by Morning Consult. .
2,204 adults were surveyed to find out if they'll be placing bets on this year's big game. .
AGA president and CEO Bill Miller issued
a statement about the survey results. .
As the Super Bowl comes to Las Vegas
for the first time, this year's record
interest in wagering marks a full circle
moment for the U.S. gaming industry. , AGA president and CEO Bill Miller, via statement.
Our priority remains getting this opportunity
right by providing the consumer protections
only a regulated market can guarantee and
investing in responsible gambling tools,
safeguards and education, AGA president and CEO Bill Miller, via statement.
26% of adult Americans could end up betting a combined total of $23.1 billion as the
Chiefs take on the 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII.
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research firm, predicts that $1.25 billion worth of bets will be placed with American sportsbooks.
while 25% will be same-game parlays,
and 15% of bets will be made after kickoff. .
Last week, Caesars Sportsbook said that it received a
$1 million bet that the 49ers will win and a $100,000 bet
that the coin flip to start the game will be tails.
Last week, Caesars Sportsbook said that it received a
$1 million bet that the 49ers will win and a $100,000 bet
that the coin flip to start the game will be tails.
Super Bowl LVIII kicks off Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET