The sportsbooks usually taketh. They certainly did that in Pennsylvania for Super Bowl LVII. But the house in Kansas gaveth plenty.
The Kansas Lottery released figures Thursday from sports wagering on the NFL’s marquee event, the first time Sunflower State bettors could wager on the Super Bowl after the activity launched there last fall. It turns out there were plenty of Chiefs fans who were quite confident Patrick Mahomes and company would deliver just as he did in Kansas City’s 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
The two sports wagering markets provided a staggering disparity in outcomes for both the betting public and the operators who accepted those bets.
Kansas public comes out $14.5 million ahead
INBOX: The @Kansas_Lottery's inaugural Super Bowl handle and revenue #SportsBetting numbers (includes futures):