A record $1.39 billion will be legally wagered in the United States on Super Bowl 59, the American Gaming Association said in a study released Tuesday.

The AGA has never broken out a separate estimate on the amount of money legally wagered on the Super Bowl in the US at retail books, online sites and via sports betting apps. The amount legally wagered in the United States on Super Bowl 58 was $1.25 billion, according to gaming consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik. The AGA's projection marks an increase of 11.2% in the amount being legally bet on the game this time around. 

Oddsmakers expect 80% of the money to be wagered during Super Bowl Weekend and on Game Day.  

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In the past, the AGA’s annual estimate included all the money wagered on the game at legal, illegal, offshore sites, through land-based bookmakers, and via so-called “casual” wagers among friends, family, and co-workers. Last year, the AGA estimated that 68 million American adults wagered a total of $23.1 billion on the Big Game.

“With years of legal operations in several U.S. states, the AGA now analyzes historical revenue data and other trends to develop a legal wager estimate for major U.S. sports betting moments,” the AGA said.

No Event ‘Unites Sports Fans Like The Super Bowl’

Super Bowl 59 begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. It will air on FOX. The Kansas Chiefs are 1.5-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles. The total on the game has floated between 48.5 and 49.5 points.

The Chiefs are trying to win a record third-straight Super Bowl and their 4^th in 5 years. Super Bowl 58 was the most-watched television show in history with 123.4 million viewers. This year’s game could approach that number, especially if it’s another close game. The Chiefs won Super Bowl 58 in overtime 25-22 over San Francisco.

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"No single event unites sports fans like the Super Bowl, and that excitement extends to sports betting, with this year’s record legal handle reflecting its widespread appeal," said AGA president and CEO Bill Miller. "This figure underscores the positive impact of the legal market—from protecting consumers to generating tax revenue that benefits communities across the country—while enhancing the game experience for all.”

Americans continue to support legal sports betting in larger numbers. The AGA’s 2024 American Attitudes Survey found that 75% of Americans support legal sports wagering in their home state, and 90% view sports betting as an acceptable form of entertainment.

This is the 7^th Super Bowl since the Supreme Court struck down PASPA in 2018. That opened the door to legal sports betting nationwide. 

Where Can You Legally Bet On Super Bowl 59

This year, 38 states and the District of Columbia will be offering live wagering on the Super Bowl 59. And 30 states now have live online betting.  

List Of States With Legal Sports Betting

• Arizona 
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana 
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Mississippi *
• Missouri #
• Montana *
• Nebraska*
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico *
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota *
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Dakota *
• Tennessee
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington *
• Washington DC 
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin *
• Wyoming

(* - Retail Betting Only # - Missouri Legalized Betting On January 1 But Has Yet To Launch)

North Carolina is the lone state to have sports betting since last year’s Super Bowl. It went live with online betting in March 2024. Sports betting became legal in Missouri on January 1 but is not expected to launch until football season.

Super Bowl 59 Betting Trends

Much of the early "sharp" money landed on the Chiefs. The Eagles have since found some support, but most books would need a Philly win and misses by Travis Kelce, Saquon Barkley, and Patrick Mahomes on their in-game total yardage and scoring props to have a profitable game.

“The Eagles (+110) moneyline is the most popular Super Bowl bet. But Philly is a great result on the futures market for the sportsbook. We would be happy with Jalen Hurts & Co. lifting the Lombardi Trophy,” said BetMGM Trading Manager Christian Cipollini.

 He expects the handle on the game’s spread and moneyline to remain close to 50/50.

Player props and multi-leg parlays continue to grow in popularity. This year, there’s a twist given that the 2 top players in terms of player props are Kansas City tight end Kelce and Philadelphia running back Barkley.

One bettor at BetMGM has wagered $25,000 on Kelce being the game’s MVP at +1500 that would pay out $375,000.

 Multiple times during the season oddsmakers have seen as much money come in on parlays than on straight bets. Expect bettors continue to wager using so-called “Same-Game Parlays.”