"Record Super Bowl Betting and Viewership Highlights 2024 Game"

Legal gambling on the Super Bowl in Nevada reached an all-time high of $185.6 million in bets, with Nevada sports books continuing to thrive despite competition from legal sports gambling across the country. The first Super Bowl played in Nevada attracted significant wagering, with bettors losing $6.8 million on the game. The matchup, featuring a West Coast team and the defending champions, along with the game being played in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, contributed to the record-breaking totals. Five bets of $1 million or more were placed in Nevada, with two winning bets on the Chiefs and three losing bets on the 49ers.