Published on: January 31, 2026, 04:45h.
Updated on: January 31, 2026, 04:47h.
- AGA anticipates unprecedented betting on Super Bowl next weekend
- Patriots face off against Seahawks in the championship game Feb. 8 in California
- Bettors are predominantly supporting the Seahawks at this point
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has unveiled its yearly projection for the amount Americans are expected to wager on Super Bowl LX, taking place on February 8, and the estimate is staggering.
The AGA has predicted that Americans will legally wager a record-breaking $1.76 billion on the Super Bowl LX matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Last year, the AGA estimated a $1.39 billion wager for Super Bowl LIX.
NFL Betting: The Pinnacle of Betting Events
“No other event unites fans like the Super Bowl, and this remarkable figure reflects the enthusiasm for sports betting as part of the viewing experience,” stated Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO. “By opting for legal, regulated sportsbooks, fans can enjoy the game while contributing to a safe and secure wagering environment.”
The AGA utilized the Super Bowl opportunity to publish a study highlighting the risks associated with sports event contracts available in prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. This research stemmed from an online survey conducted from December 16-31, involving 503 active sports event contract bettors and 523 sportsbook bettors.
The findings revealed that when sports betting is presented as an investment, consumers can often misunderstand the nature of the activity and the responsible gaming resources at their disposal.
AGA Highlights Prediction Markets
According to the research, 78% of sports event contract bettors assume that state regulators are there to assist them with disputes, which is misleading, as prediction markets operate independently of sports betting regulations. Furthermore, sports event bettors are three times more likely than sportsbook bettors to view their wagering as an investment (28% versus 9% of sportsbook users).
The study also showed that 28% of sports event contract bettors find responsible gambling tools readily available on their platforms, in contrast to 58% of those who bet on regulated sportsbooks.
The AGA is committed to supporting licensed, regulated sportsbook operators and advocates for fair policies that enable them to thrive in a strong and trustworthy market.
Current Betting Lines
As for the betting lines for the upcoming showdown, there has been a substantial influx of support for the Seahawks across nearly all markets, according to Adrian Horton, Sr. Director, North American Sports Trading at theScore Bet.
“It’s not just the spread and moneyline; they’re also leading in our TD scorer and player prop markets,” he noted. “Following the conference championships, bettors are clearly anticipating a strong performance from Seattle.”
Currently, 69% of bets and 74.7% of the total handle are favoring the Seahawks (-4.5, initially -3.5). Meanwhile, 58.3% of bets and 64.1% of the handle support the Seahawks’ moneyline (-225), and 63.8% of bets and 40.1% of the handle are on the Under (45.5, initially 46.5).
Similar trends are evident at BetMGM, where the current moneyline stands at Seahawks -235 and Patriots +195. The spread remains Seahawks -4.5, with the Patriots at +4.5.
“In the year’s biggest event, bettors are leaning heavily towards the Seahawks while the book hopes for a low-scoring game with few touchdowns,” remarked Christian Cipollini, Trading Manager. “Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Seattle’s Defense/Special Teams finding the end zone would yield unfavorable results for the book. Although there’s still time before the game, it appears that both the game and futures market will be favorable for bettors if the Seahawks cover the spread and win outright.”