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Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest gambling day of the year, and this season’s matchup between the New England Patriots and the
Philadelphia Eagles is expected to blow previous years out of the water in terms of how much will be bet on the big game.
According to estimates released by the American Gaming Association, an expected $4.76 billion will be bet on Super Bowl LII. But unfortunately
for Las Vegas bookmakers looking to profit off the game, just an estimated 3% of that money will be bet in Nevada –
the rest will likely be wagered through offshore books and local bookies.
The estimates come as the Supreme Court weighs a decision that could open the door to legalize Sports Betting outside of Nevada,
with a decision coming possibly as soon as March and expected no later than the end of June, according to ESPN’s David Purdum.
With that much money being gambled outside the purview of states, it’s no wonder why local governments would want to get in on the action.
Despite so much gambling happening outside of Sportsbooks, Las Vegas is still expected to have its biggest Super Bowl yet.
“I think we’re going to easily surpass last year’s record,” Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports at the Westgate SuperBook, told Purdum.
“The economy is strong, and the popularity of these two teams will match any other matchup.”
Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest gambling day of the year, and this season’s matchup between the New England Patriots and the
Philadelphia Eagles is expected to blow previous years out of the water in terms of how much will be bet on the big game.
According to estimates released by the American Gaming Association, an expected $4.76 billion will be bet on Super Bowl LII. But unfortunately
for Las Vegas bookmakers looking to profit off the game, just an estimated 3% of that money will be bet in Nevada –
the rest will likely be wagered through offshore books and local bookies.
The estimates come as the Supreme Court weighs a decision that could open the door to legalize Sports Betting outside of Nevada,
with a decision coming possibly as soon as March and expected no later than the end of June, according to ESPN’s David Purdum.
With that much money being gambled outside the purview of states, it’s no wonder why local governments would want to get in on the action.
Despite so much gambling happening outside of Sportsbooks, Las Vegas is still expected to have its biggest Super Bowl yet.
“I think we’re going to easily surpass last year’s record,” Jay Kornegay, vice president of race and sports at the Westgate SuperBook, told Purdum.
“The economy is strong, and the popularity of these two teams will match any other matchup.”
