The Super Bowl 2025 is expected to be the biggest event in sports betting.
With legally legal sports betting on 38 states and Washington, DC, the American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will bet a record $1.39 billion on Sunday's big game.
“There's no single event that unites sports fans like the Super Bowl. The excitement extends to sports betting. This year's record-breaking legal handle reflects its widespread appeal.” highlights the positive impact of the legal market, from protecting consumers to generating tax revenues that benefit communities across the country.
Last year, sports bettors put $1.25 billion in the line between the Chiefs and the 49ers during Super Bowl 2024.
This year's forecast is an increase of 11.2% in that number.
The AGA is anticipating a massive influx of bets in the coming days, with around 80% of all bets coming this weekend and on gaming day.
According to Christian Cipollini, trading manager at BetMGM, the Eagles Money Line (+110) is the most popular bet in the sportsbook for a few days before kickoff.
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Surprisingly, neither of the quarterbacks were the most popular when it came to player props.
That title will be sent to Chiefs tight ends Traviskells and the Eagles who will be running through the two most bets ahead of Sunday's match, Saquon Barkley.
The game begins on Sunday at 6:30pm at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
