With Super Bowl LVIII still 12 days away, an extravagant $100,000 bet has already been placed on the coin toss, specifically on it landing on tails.
This sizable wager was made at Caesars Sportsbook, and the vice president of trading for Caesars commented, “Tails never fails, and a customer is all in on the coin flip.”
In addition to this, another bettor has placed a hefty $1 million on the San Francisco 49ers to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, potentially yielding over $833,000 in profit if the 49ers emerge victorious.
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The first $1 million bet on the first Super Bowl in Las Vegas was placed Tuesday by a Caesars Sportsbook bettor in Michigan.
The gambler wagered $1 million on the 49ers on the money line (-120) to win Super Bowl 58 at Allegiant Stadium.
If the Niners beat the Chiefs, the bettor will profit $833,333.33.
Caesars also took a $200,000 wager to win $480,000 on San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy to win the Super Bowl MVP award (+240), and a $100,000 bet on the coin toss to land on tails via Las Vegas Review
Caesars Sportsbook also received a $200,000 wager on Brock Purdy (+240) to win Super Bowl MVP. While these bets highlight the significant interest in Super Bowl gambling, they also present an opportunity for substantial winnings.
The Super Bowl remains the most extensively wagered sporting event of the year, and the array of unconventional bets reflects the profound interest the general public has in sports gambling.
