A record 31.4 million Americans plan to bet on Super Bowl LVI
According to research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), bettors will wager an estimated $7.61bn on this year’s Super Bowl.
US.- The American Gaming Association has released research showing that a record 31.4 million American adults plan to bet on Super Bowl LVI, a 35 per cent increase from 2021. Bettors will wager an estimated $7.61bn on this year’s game, up $3.33bn (78 per cent) from last year.
The report shows that 18.2 million American adults will place traditional sports wagers online, at a retail sportsbook or with a bookie, up 78 per cent from 2021, while 18.5 million Americans intend to bet casually with friends or as part of a pools or squares contest.
According to the research, 76 per cent say it is important for to bet through a legal operator. That’s up 11 per cent from 2021. It’s pretty tight as to the favourite to win. Some 55 per cent of bettors plan to wager on the Los Angeles Rams, while 45 per cent plan to bet on the Cincinnati Bengals.
Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO, said: “The results are clear: Americans have never been more interested in legal sports wagering. The growth of legal options across the country not only protects fans and the integrity of games and bets, but also puts illegal operators on notice that their time is limited.”
There are 30 states, plus Washington DC that currently feature live, legal sports betting markets. Three additional legal markets are awaiting launch. This year, 45 million more Americans can legally wager in their home state compared to Super Bowl LV, with Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming launching legal sports betting markets since last year’s game.
