According to the latest research by the American Gaming Association (AGA) a record total of 31.4 million American adults is planning to bet on Super Bowl LVI this coming Sunday, a 35% increase from 2021. Punters will wager an estimated $7.61 billion on this year’s NFL Championship game, between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams, to be held Sunday, February 13.
AGA’s data releases on Tuesday highlight the following:
Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO, commented:
“The results are clear: Americans have never been more interested in legal sports wagering. The growth of legal options across the country not only protects fans and the integrity of games and bets, but also puts illegal operators on notice that their time is limited.”