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Nevada Super Bowl betting volume pulled back this year, even as sportsbooks maintained a respectable win rate on the game.
Super Bowl betting has long anchored Nevada sports wagering culture. Since 1991, sportsbooks in the state have recorded only two losing Super Bowls, reinforcing the event steady role in annual gaming revenue.
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Nevada sportsbooks processed $133.8 million in bets on Seattle 29 to 13 win over New England, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The figure marked the lowest Super Bowl handle since 2016, when sportsbooks accepted $132.5 million for Super Bowl 50.
Compared with last year matchup between Kansas City and Philadelphia, wagering declined by 11.7 percent. That prior game drew $17.8 million more in bets. The latest total also fell nearly 30 percent short of the record $190 million handle set two years ago during Chiefs and 49ers in Las Vegas.
Questions surfaced before kickoff about drawing power. Some observers wondered whether Seahawks and Patriots would match the brand pull of recent Super Bowl pairings, despite both franchises appearing multiple times over the past two decades.
Game flow likely influenced betting activity as well. Seattle controlled the contest early and led 12 to 0 entering the fourth quarter. Four touchdowns followed late, yet the extended stretch without dramatic swings may have dampened live betting engagement.
Revenue numbers reflected the lighter volume. Across 186 sportsbooks, operators posted a 7.4 percent hold, generating $9.9 million in profit. Revenue dropped 55 percent from last year when Chiefs and Eagles produced a 14.6 percent hold, the strongest since 2014.
Although revenue ranked fourth among the past five Super Bowls, the win rate still stands as the second highest in that span. For comparison, Super Bowl 50 between Denver and Carolina delivered $13.3 million in winnings on a 10.1 percent hold despite a similarly modest handle.
Nevada remains a unique sports betting market. Retail sportsbooks still account for a larger share of wagers compared with most of the 38 other states that allow legal sports betting. Mobile registration rules also differ, as bettors must sign up in person at a licensed location before placing online wagers.