The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported a record $185.6 million in statewide sports betting handle for Super Bowl LVIII, with operators eking out a small victory for the second straight year.
The previous record for handle was set in 2022 at $179.8 million when the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI. Sunday’s 25-22 overtime victory by the Kansas Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers featured the Chiefs rallying from a 10-point deficit and three second-half lead changes. It also included almost a full extra period of play with both teams scoring, which provided additional opportunities for live betting that contributed to the record wagering amount.
“The Nevada Gaming Control Board congratulates and thanks all the stakeholders involved for successfully delivering such a spectacular event from the state of Nevada,” NGCB Chairman Kirk Hendrick said in a statement.