Super Bowl 60 Betting Handle in Nevada Falls to Lowest Level Since 2016
Nevada sportsbooks took in $133.8 million in wagers on Super Bowl 60, the lowest handle since 2016 ($132.5 million), according to figures released Monday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The drop is especially sharp compared to 2024’s record $190 million, set when Las Vegas hosted the first Super Bowl ever played in the city.
On the field, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13, but the bigger headline for bookmakers was the quieter betting action statewide across Nevada’s 186 sportsbooks.
Sportsbooks Still Cash In: $9.9M Win on a 7.4% Hold
Even with the smaller overall handle, Nevada books still posted a solid result: $9.9 million won on the game, good for a 7.4% hold.
That’s well below last year’s Super Bowl, when sportsbooks won a record $22.1 million off a $151.6 million handle (a massive 14.6% hold) during the Eagles’ 40-22 win over the Chiefs. In other words: fewer bets this year, but the books still finished comfortably ahead.
What Drove the Dip? Star Power, Season Results, and a Slower Game Script
Sportsbook executives pointed to several forces stacking up against a bigger Super Bowl 60 betting weekend.
Westgate’s John Murray cited a key factor: the matchup lacked the kind of headline names that typically push casual bettors into action. While New England quarterback Drake Maye may become a major draw, he’s still early in his career—and it’s harder to generate mass betting volume without an established marquee.
Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito also pointed to the unique momentum swings from the past two seasons. In 2024, Las Vegas hosting created a record-setting environment, and in 2025, Chiefs-Eagles delivered two public-heavy teams. This year followed a season that was “poor in comparison for NFL bettors,” which can cool confidence and reduce bet size across the board.
The game flow didn’t help either. Seattle led 9-0 at halftime, and the contest stayed tight and defensive well into the fourth quarter. With no touchdowns until late, many bettors leaned toward lower-scoring angles—Seattle ultimately stayed under 45½, and Esposito noted that heavier “under” prop action can also depress overall prop volume.
Big Money Still Showed Up: Million-Dollar Bets and Hedge Plays
While overall handle slipped, there was still notable high-roller activity nationwide: seven bets of $1 million or more were reported on Sunday’s game, including two at Circa Sports in Las Vegas (after none were reported for the 2025 Super Bowl).
One bettor at Circa reportedly wagered $1.1 million on the Patriots moneyline (+188) as a hedge against Seahawks futures, producing net winnings of $8.1 million at Circa and BetMGM. Circa also took another $1 million bet on New England (+200) just before kickoff.
BetMGM logged its own major action as well, including a $725,000 hedge bet on New England (+195) and another $788,000 wager on the Patriots +4½—proof that even in a down-handle year, smart money still hunts leverage.
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Nevada’s Super Bowl Track Record: The Books Usually Win
Despite periodic headline upsets, Nevada’s long-term Super Bowl results heavily favor the house. Since the Gaming Control Board began tracking Super Bowl betting in 1991, sportsbooks have lost money only twice:
- 1995 : 49ers blew out the Chargers and covered a historic spread, costing books $396,674 .
- 2008 : Giants shocked the undefeated Patriots, producing a record bettor win of $2.57 million statewide.
Super Bowl 60 adds another year to the trend: handle down, but Nevada books still ended the night in control—while bettors now shift their focus to the next big slate, the next big number, and the next chance to turn a read into a payout.