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This year’s Super Bowl was one of the most anticipated in recent history.
There were a lot of narratives surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, and fans were excited to see it all play out.
It was recently announced that this was the most-viewed Super Bowl of all time, something that was predicted by many analysts ahead of the game.
This was also a historic day for betting, as Patrick Everson via the Action Network recently pointed out.
Apparently. there was $185.6 million bet on this game, shattering the previous record of $179.8 million, which was set by the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.
The previous record was $179.8 million for Rams vs. Bengals in Super Bowl LVI
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— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) February 13, 2024
There are a lot of factors that go into this total, including the fact that sports betting is more accessible now than ever.
Fans can bet from their phones on the hundreds of sites available, which is a big change from years past.
In the past, if people wanted to bet on a particular game, they had to go into a casino to place their bets.
With the emergence of sites like FanDuel and DraftKings, betting is at fan’s fingertips at a moment’s notice.
It will be interesting to see how this number grows and evolves throughout the years, especially as more states legalize sports betting.
Currently, there are 30 states that allow mobile sports betting, with more approvals slated to roll out in the next few years.
As more states are given mobile access, more money will be poured into these sites, especially around big events like the Super Bowl.
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