"Everything that happens in sports has additional context when viewed from a sports betting perspective. From season-changing injuries to record-setting moments and so much more, the sports news cycle will constantly and significantly affect the sports betting industry. Our Super Bowl betting buzz file, with contributions from David Purdum, Doug Greenberg and others, aims to provide fans a look at the sports betting stories that are driving the conversation leading up to the big game."
"In August, a retail bettor at BetMGM in Nevada placed three separate $50,000 futures on the Seahawks, as first reported by Yahoo Sports and confirmed to ESPN by the sportsbook. Seahawks to make the playoffs at +185 cashed for $92,500 and Seahawks to win the NFC at +2800 cashed for $1.4 million. The bettor still has a Seattle Super Bowl ticket at +6000 odds that will net $3 million if successful."
The matchup for Super Bowl LX is set with the Seattle Seahawks favored over the New England Patriots. Bettors have placed wagers since the summer and the bets will settle on Feb. 8. A retail bettor at BetMGM in Nevada placed three separate $50,000 Seahawks futures, cashing playoff and NFC tickets while retaining a +6000 Super Bowl ticket worth $3 million if successful. Circa Sports accepted a $1.1 million Patriots money-line bet at +188. DraftKings took a $10,000 Patriots futures at +8000 for $800,000 potential. BetMGM also accepted a $30,000 New England futures bet at +2200 for $660,000 potential.
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