“Americans have never been more interested in legal sports wagering,” concluded Bill Miller, AGA president and CEO.<\/p>\n
The Rams, playing in their home SoFi Stadium, are favored by 4.5 points. The latest consensus moneyline is Los Angeles -195, and Bengals +165. A winning $100 bet on those lines nets $51.28 and $165.<\/strong><\/p>\nLegal Outlets Growing<\/b><\/h2>\n
Sports betting has only recently become legal in much of the nation, but wagering on the Super Bowl is a long-cherished pastime for many.<\/p>\n
The continued expansion of legal channels is being embraced by the public, said Miller. The AGA contends that the vast authorization and regulation of sports betting in the US is taking its toll on underground, illegal markets.<\/p>\n
\nThe 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,”<\/strong> Miller said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nThe AGA Super Bowl poll found that 76 percent of US adults find it important to bet through a legal operator. That rate is up 11 percent from a similar survey conducted by Morning Consult for the 2021 Super Bowl.<\/p>\n
NFL Playoffs Build Excitement<\/b><\/h2>\n
Super Bowl LVI doesn’t have a globally recognized headliner, such as Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes, or Aaron Rodgers. The game instead features Rams veteran QB Matthew Stafford taking on the Bengals’ Joe Burrow, a rising star in the league who might just be the next best thing under center after Brady, Mahomes, and Rodgers.<\/p>\n
Despite the big names out, Super Bowl LVI is expected to benefit from a wildly entertaining postseason that has garnered much enthusiasm for the title match. This postseason has featured two overtimes and five games decided by three points.<\/p>\n