The stage is set for Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Arizona. And as kickoff approaches, anticipation for the biggest Super Bowl bet to date continues to grow. At BetMGM at the Bellagio, a bettor placed a whopping $1.25 million bet that the Eagles would win the Super Bowl and take home $1 million in winnings.
BetMGM Accepts Two Huge Eagles Bets
The biggest bet of the Super Bowl season so far has been placed. BetMGM, a major US sportsbook, reported that they accepted a $1.25 million bet on the Eagles on Thursday. With an Eagles win, at odds of -125, the bettor would walk away with $1 million.
.@BetMGM reports its second seven-figure Super Bowl bet: $1.25 million on the Eagles (-125) money line. Bet would pay a net million dollars.
Both seven-figure bets on BetMGM have been on Philadelphia.
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) February 10, 2023
As excitement for the big game builds, expect bigger betting news to emerge in the run-up to kickoff. But BetMGM isn’t slowing down. It’s the second seven-figure bet he’s accepted on the Eagles so far. The betting giant also bet $500,000 on the Chiefs, with odds of +105. If the Chiefs end up hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, that bettor stands to win $525,000.
It is estimated that more than $1.1 billion will be legally wagered on this year’s Super Bowl. This amount is a testament to the intense interest and enthusiasm surrounding the big game.
Mahomes vs. Hurts – QB the key to lifting the Lombardi Trophy
The two high rollers hope their respective quarterbacks can do it that day. With Jalen Hurts looking to run the ball down the Chiefs’ throat and MVP Patrick Mahomes looking to fly, it’s set for some exciting competition.
Both players have been instrumental in their respective teams’ journey to the Super Bowl. Their performances on Sunday will likely play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the game.
It’s no secret that the Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the world. It continues to attract millions of fans around the world. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the game is palpable and is reflected in the huge amounts that are wagered on the outcome.
The $1.25 million bet is just a glimpse of the high stakes and intense interest surrounding the Super Bowl. As kick-off approaches, we can expect to hear more big-stakes news, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the big game.
