The Super Bowl isn't just the pinnacle of the NFL season, it's also the yearly apex of sports betting. Each year millions of fans across the globe flex their gambling muscles by wagering on the NFL's illustrious main event.
Whether it’s prop bets, point spreads or totals, gambling on the Super Bowl creates a massive financial footprint. However, what about those who bet in person at a Las Vegas sportsbook? Have you ever wondered what the total handle – a fancy way to say the “sum of all bets” – is for the NFL’s most important Sunday?
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Super Bowl Bets By The Numbers
The Super Bowl's betting landscape is staggering. The American Gaming Association estimated that over 50 million Americans placed bets on the Kansas City Chiefs' triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Or about 15% of the entire U.S. population placed some sort of bet on the Super Bowl. An astronomical figure that continues to climb at an obscene rate.
The AMA expects those numbers to climb substantially as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. San Francisco are currently 2-point favorites over the Chiefs, with the total for the big game set at 47.5.
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Brock Purdy OVER 12.5 rushing yards is currently the most bet Super Bowl 58 player prop. Bettors are seemingly looking to cash in after the 49ers quarterback picked up 48 yards rushing against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship game. Purdy also had a few key scrambles, with 14 rushing yards against the Green Bay Packers. With a championship on the line, Purdy has shown he's more than willing to pick up first downs with his legs.
Meanwhile, the betting public is all over the Kansas City Chiefs as two-point underdogs in the Super Bowl. Over 75% of tickets and 81% of cash are currently on the Chiefs to cover the spread. Those looking to play the total will be happy to learn that 59% of the cash is on the OVER 47.5.
Similarly, Kansas City to win by 7-12 points is one of the most bet Super Bowl 58 game props at +550. With the outcome of the coin toss being heads (-105), and color of the Super Bowl Gatorade bath to be orange (+500) as two of the more popular Super Bowl exotic prop bets. Superstar tight end Travis Kelce is the most bet on player to win Super Bowl 58 MVP.
How Much Is Bet On the Super Bowl?
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board has tracked betting data all the way back to 1991, courtesy of 200 sportsbooks and casinos across the state. Back then, sports bettors dropped a total of $40,080,409 worth of legal wagers, the equivalent of about $89-million today.
Interestingly, both Super Bowl LV, and LVII saw a dip in betting volumes. Were people just sick of seeing Tom Brady in the big game? Or perhaps families were finally able to enjoy the rest of the world and spent their money elsewhere after a year stuck inside. Regardless, the lull in in-person wagers on Super Bowl LVII makes more sense, as American bettors are afforded many more advantageous ways of wagering online with sports betting now legal in many States.
Check out the table below to find out exactly how much is bet on the Super Bowl.
For more information on the numerous ways to wager on the big game, check out our How to Bet on the Super Bowl article. To keep up to date on the latest odds for Super Bowl LVIII, our Super Bowl futures page has you covered.
How Much Money Is Bet On The Super Bowl?
| Super Bowl | Amount Bet (USD) | Score | SU Winner | ATS Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 (Feb 11, 2024) | $ | San Francisco 49ers (-2), vs Kansas City Chiefs | TBD | TBD |
| 57 (Feb 12, 2023) | $153,183,002 | Chiefs 38, Eagles 35 | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| 56 (Feb 13, 2022) | $179,823,715 | Rams 23, Bengals 20 | Rams | Bengals |
| 55 (Feb 7, 2021) | $136,096,460 | Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 9 | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| 54 (Feb 2, 2020) | $154,703,640 | Chiefs 31, 49ers 20 | Chiefs | Chiefs |
| 53 (Feb 3, 2019) | $145,939,025 | Patriots 13, Rams 3 | Patriots | Patriots |
| 52 (Feb 4, 2018) | $158,586,934 | Eagles 41, Patriots 33 | Eagles | Eagles |
| 51 (Feb 5, 2017) | $138,480,136 | Patriots 34, Falcons 28 | Patriots | Patriots |
| 50 (Feb 7, 2016) | $132,545,587 | Broncos 24, Panthers 10 | Broncos | Broncos |
| 49 (Feb 1, 2015) | $115,986,086 | Patriots 28, Seahawks 24 | Patriots | Patriots |
| 48 (Feb 2, 2014) | $119,400,822 | Seahawks 43, Broncos 8 | Seahawks | Seahawks |
| 47 (Feb 3, 2013) | $98,936,798 | Ravens 34, 49ers 31 | Ravens | Ravens |
| 46 (Feb 5, 2012) | $93,899,840 | Giants 21, Patriots 17 | Giants | Giants |
| 45 (Feb 6, 2011) | $87,491,098 | Packers 31, Steelers 25 | Packers | Packers |
| 44 (Feb 7, 2010) | $82,726,367 | Saints 31, Colts 17 | Saints | Saints |
| 43 (Feb 1, 2009) | $81,514,748 | Steelers 27, Cardinals 23 | Steelers | Cardinals |
| 42 (Feb 3, 2008) | $92,055,833 | Giants 17, Patriots 14 | Giants | Giants |
| 41 (Feb 4, 2007) | $93,067,358 | Colts 29, Bears 17 | Colts | Colts |
| 40 (Feb 5, 2006) | $94,534,372 | Steelers 21, Seahawks 10 | Steelers | Steelers |
| 39 (Feb 6, 2005) | $90,759,236 | Patriots 24, Eagles 21 | Patriots | Eagles |
| 38 (Feb 1, 2004) | $81,242,191 | Patriots 32, Panthers 29 | Patriots | Panthers |
| 37 (Jan 26, 2003) | $71,513,304 | Buccaneers 48, Raiders 21 | Buccaneers | Buccaneers |
| 36 (Feb 3, 2002) | $71,693,032 | Patriots 20, Rams 17 | Patriots | Patriots |
| 35 (Jan 28, 2001) | $67,661,425 | Ravens 34, Giants 7 | Ravens | Ravens |
| 34 (Jan 30, 2000) | $71,046,751 | Rams 23, Titans 16 | Rams | PUSH |
| 33 (Jan 31, 1999) | $75,986,520 | Broncos 34, Falcons 19 | Broncos | Broncos |
| 32 (Jan 25, 1998) | $77,253,246 | Broncos 31, Packers 24 | Broncos | Broncos |
| 31 (Jan 26, 1997) | $70,853,211 | Packers 35, Patriots 21 | Packers | PUSH |
| 30 (Jan 28, 1996) | $70,907,801 | Cowboys 27, Steelers 17 | Cowboys | Steelers |
| 29 (Jan 29, 1995) | $69,591,818 | 49ers 49, Chargers 26 | 49ers | 49ers |
| 28 (Jan 29, 1994) | $54,483,221 | Cowboys 30, Bills 13 | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| 27 (Jan 31, 1993) | $56,811,405 | Cowboys 52, Bills 17 | Cowboys | Cowboys |
| 26 (Jan 26, 1992) | $50,334,227 | Redskins 37, Bills 24 | Redskins | Redskins |
| 25 (Jan 27, 1991) | $40,080,409 | Giants 20, Bills 19 | Giants | Giants |
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How Much Money Is Bet On The Super Bowl FAQ
Can I bet on who will win the Super Bowl?
Yes, you can absolutely bet on who will win the Super Bowl this year. There are two choices to select from. You can wager on whether you think the Los Angeles Rams will win the Super Bowl or you can wager on the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 56.
How much money is bet on the Super Bowl?
Other than last year, more and more money is bet on the Super Bowl. In 2021, $136,096,460 was the total amount wagered on the Super Bowl. In 2020, it was $154,703,640. In 2019, $145,939,025 was bet on the NFL’s biggest game. And in 2018, $158,586,934 was wagered on Super Bowl 52.
When is the amount of money bet on the Super Bowl released?
The Nevada State Gaming Control Board releases the total amount of money bet on the Super Bowl approximately 24 hours after the big game. These statistics are courtesy of 200 sportsbooks from across the state, with data going as far back as 1991. Legal bets at sportsbooks in the Silver State make up a massive amount of revenue from Reno to Sin City, and Carson City.
What was the least amount of money bet on the Super Bowl?
The lowest total amount of money bet on the NFL Super Bowl was all the way back in 1991 with $40,080,409 wagered on Super Bowl 25. The Big Blue Wrecking Crew (New York Giants) knocked off the Buffalo Bills by a final score of 20 to 19. The G-Men were the straight-up Sportsbooks as well as the ATS Sportsbooks.
