By Matt Youmans
Las Vegas ***************
It was a boring game, but Super Bowl 50 will be remembered as a win for Peyton Manning and for producing a record wagering handle in Nevada.
A total of $132.5 million was wagered at the state’s sports books on Sunday’s game, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The books showed a win of $13.3 million for a hold percentage of 10.1
Manning and the Denver Broncos closed as 5-point underdogs in a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Two years ago, when Manning and the Broncos were blown out by Seattle, the state’s handle peaked at $119.4 million. The books held $19.67 million for a win percentage of 16.5.
Last year, when the New England Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24 in a down-to-the-wire thriller, the state’s handle was almost $116 million. The books won more than $3.2 million for a hold percentage of 2.8.
Contact reporter Matt Youmans at myoumans@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2907. Follow him on Twitter: @mattyoumans247
Las Vegas ***************
It was a boring game, but Super Bowl 50 will be remembered as a win for Peyton Manning and for producing a record wagering handle in Nevada.
A total of $132.5 million was wagered at the state’s sports books on Sunday’s game, according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The books showed a win of $13.3 million for a hold percentage of 10.1
Manning and the Denver Broncos closed as 5-point underdogs in a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Two years ago, when Manning and the Broncos were blown out by Seattle, the state’s handle peaked at $119.4 million. The books held $19.67 million for a win percentage of 16.5.
Last year, when the New England Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24 in a down-to-the-wire thriller, the state’s handle was almost $116 million. The books won more than $3.2 million for a hold percentage of 2.8.
Contact reporter Matt Youmans at myoumans@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-2907. Follow him on Twitter: @mattyoumans247
