A botched desperation lateral would’ve given bettors a miracle over. But the game stayed under when a deep pass by Jimmy Garoppolo was intercepted.
Betting
The Chiefs quarterback’s rushing yards took a hit as Kansas City ran out the clock, dealing a bad beat to bettors who took him to exceed his total.
MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment each reported a multimillion-dollar win on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-20 comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.
An MGM Resorts bettor lost a $500,000 wager on the first-half over 26½ and a $50,000 bet on the first-quarter over 10½ (Chiefs led 7-3 at the end of the first quarter).
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Less than three hours before kickoff of Super Bowl LIV, the Chiefs are holding steady as 1½-point favorites over the 49ers and the consensus total has dipped to 53½.
Experts say access to faster, more complex data from leagues could lead to better in-game betting options, drawing in more sports viewers and bets. But others in the industry would rather get their data from third parties, which is often more affordable.