Super Bowl Expected to Set Sports Betting Record

The American Gaming Association forecasts $1.76 billion in wagers for the big game.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:23pm

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The American Gaming Association has projected that a record $1.76 billion in bets will be placed on the upcoming Super Bowl, surpassing the previous high of $1.5 billion set in 2022. This marks the continued growth of legal sports betting in the United States, with more states having legalized the activity in recent years.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl is the single biggest sports betting event of the year, and the record-setting projections highlight how legal sports wagering has become increasingly mainstream and accepted across the country. This trend has significant implications for the sports industry, media landscape, and state tax revenues.

The details

The American Gaming Association, the casino industry's main trade group, arrived at its $1.76 billion projection by surveying adults 21 and older. The group found that 50.4 million Americans plan to bet on the game, up 61% from last year. Much of the growth is attributed to the expansion of legal sports betting, with 33 states and Washington, D.C. now offering it.

  • The Super Bowl will take place on February 11, 2026.

The players

American Gaming Association

The main trade group representing the casino industry in the United States.

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What’s next

The American Gaming Association will release final betting figures after the Super Bowl.

The takeaway

The projected record-breaking Super Bowl betting numbers underscore how legal sports wagering has become a mainstream and lucrative part of the sports and entertainment landscape in the United States.