Surge in Super Bowl Wagers: Projected $6.4 Billion Amidst Illegal Gambling Boom
Super Bowl 2025 Online Wagering Insights
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) has revealed staggering estimates regarding online wagers for the Super Bowl in 2025. According to data provided by Yield Sec, a renowned technical intelligence platform, American bettors are projected to place roughly 429 million bets, totaling $6.4 billion. However, a concerning trend emerges: an astonishing 75% of these wagers, about $4.8 billion, are expected to flow into the hands of illegal operations.
The State of Online Betting
This year's anticipated figures highlight a significant imbalance in the distribution of gambling revenue. While a mere $1.6 billion (or 25%) of the total betting volume will be directed to legal and licensed operators, illegal gambling sites continue to thrive, siphoning off nearly $5 billion in potential taxable earnings. This growing trend not only threatens the regulated gambling market but also poses serious risks to consumers and the economy.
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