The American Gaming Association (AGA) 31.5 million Americans will place bets on this year’s Super Bowl game, happening Sunday (February 13th). The group forecasts that over $7.6 billion will be wagered on the game. Those making bets include people making casual wagers with friends or relatives, people playing in office pools, wagers with licensed sportsbooks, and bets placed with illegal bookmakers.

President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller, says, “Americans have never been more interested in legal sports wagering. The growth of legal options across the country not only protects fans and the integrity of games and bets but also puts illegal operators on notice that their time is limited.”

Since last year’s Super Bowl, 45 million additional people will be able to bet because their states have legalized sports betting since then: Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

If you think you have a gambling problem, you can get help by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. 

Source: Daily Mail