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A year after the coronavirus pandemic restricted the capacity and curbed the enthusiasm at the books, bettors returned en masse.
The state’s sportsbooks won $12.6 million on $136.1 million in wagers on Super Bowl LV, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Las Vegas books reported a win their 29th Super Bowl in the 31 years since the Nevada Gaming Control Board started tracking the game in 1991.
The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-point favorites in the Super Bowl across the board at Las Vegas sportsbooks after BetMGM and Station Casinos lowered the line Friday from 3½.
The COVID pandemic is expected to reduce the amount of visitors to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LV and will restrict the number of people at casino parties.
William Hill released 1,218 ways to bet on the Super Bowl at 2 p.m. Thursday, and the video wall at the Westgate lit up at 7 p.m. sharp with more than 1,000 wagering options.
Football betting proved to be pandemic-proof, as the state’s sportsbooks set all-time records for football betting handle ($1.9 billion) and football win ($127.7 million).
Based on numbers, Tom Brady wins 2020 and the debate against Bill Belichick over who won the “divorce.” But Las Vegas bookmakers and bettors were split in their opinions.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Brent Musburger, the Raiders’ radio play-by-play voice, called Las Vegas’ home and away games at Allegiant Stadium.