Wow, I would not have thought that. I have been looking forward to this matchup more than any I can remember. I just expect an exciting game.
Of course that does not mean betting volume will be high. I know my personal betting volume won't be any higher.
Good point though about the economic times and the dead number. I have no problem with any football game lined 5 or 12 though. LOL
Of course that does not mean betting volume will be high. I know my personal betting volume won't be any higher.
Good point though about the economic times and the dead number. I have no problem with any football game lined 5 or 12 though. LOL
That article confused me also..........
I have no problem with the matchup perse, IT IS TREMENDOUS.
However, the reasons I listed in post #1 are what I'm considering to put a damper on overall handle.
OMT made an EXCELLENT point also(and one that I'm sure WIL thought of immediately also) and that is the game is not floating around a key number like 3 or 7, thus reducing overall handle...............GREAT POINT OMT, AND ONE THAT I WILL BRING UP AT MY LOCAL WATERING HOLE.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-02-01-super-bowl-betting_N.htm
Analysts split on whether betting on Super Bowl will rise this year
By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY
A sign of life for the struggling U.S. economy: the amount legally bet on Super Bowl XLIV is predicted to rise this year after a double-digit drop last year.
The total betting amount for Sunday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will increase 5%, predicts Jay Kornegay, vice president of race & sports book operations for the Las Vegas Hilton. That would bring the total in Nevada to $85.6 million.
Any increase would be welcome after Super Bowl XLIII when the total for the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-23 victory vs. the Arizona Cardinals plunged 11.4% to $81.5 million in the state's 176 legal sports books, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
That was the biggest year-to-year percentage drop since 1991 and lowest total in six years since the $81.2 million bet on the New England Patriots' 32-29 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
"Super Bowl reflects the economy. Last year it was the biggest sporting event of the year vs. the recession — and the recession won," Kornegay says. "We're calling this a rematch. The Super Bowl is the slight favorite."
But Richard Gardner, sports book manager for Bodog.com, predicts the numbers will go down, not up. "The number of bettors is the same but average wagers are down. That's directly attributable to the economy."
The legalized action in Nevada is a bellwether of total betting on the Big Game. It's only a fraction of the billions that will be bet illegally through online sports books, bookies, bar pools and side bets.
Worldwide betting on Super Bowl XLIV could hit $10 billion, predicts RJ Bell of Pregame.com.
"With the economy turning around a bit, we're expecting it to be the biggest bet Super Bowl ever :toast:," he says.
Analysts split on whether betting on Super Bowl will rise this year
By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY
A sign of life for the struggling U.S. economy: the amount legally bet on Super Bowl XLIV is predicted to rise this year after a double-digit drop last year.
The total betting amount for Sunday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will increase 5%, predicts Jay Kornegay, vice president of race & sports book operations for the Las Vegas Hilton. That would bring the total in Nevada to $85.6 million.
Any increase would be welcome after Super Bowl XLIII when the total for the Pittsburgh Steelers' 27-23 victory vs. the Arizona Cardinals plunged 11.4% to $81.5 million in the state's 176 legal sports books, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
That was the biggest year-to-year percentage drop since 1991 and lowest total in six years since the $81.2 million bet on the New England Patriots' 32-29 win over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004.
"Super Bowl reflects the economy. Last year it was the biggest sporting event of the year vs. the recession — and the recession won," Kornegay says. "We're calling this a rematch. The Super Bowl is the slight favorite."
But Richard Gardner, sports book manager for Bodog.com, predicts the numbers will go down, not up. "The number of bettors is the same but average wagers are down. That's directly attributable to the economy."
The legalized action in Nevada is a bellwether of total betting on the Big Game. It's only a fraction of the billions that will be bet illegally through online sports books, bookies, bar pools and side bets.
Worldwide betting on Super Bowl XLIV could hit $10 billion, predicts RJ Bell of Pregame.com.
"With the economy turning around a bit, we're expecting it to be the biggest bet Super Bowl ever :toast:," he says.
Super Bowl Betting Chart
YR.......... BETS.......... W/L ...........W% ......FINAL SCORE
2008 $92,055,833 $ 2,573,103 -2.8 New York Giants 17, New England 14
2007 $93,067,358 $ 12,930,175 13.9 Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17
2006 $94,534,372 $ 8,828,431 9.3 Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10
2005 $90,759,236 $ 15,430,138 17.0 New England 24, Philadelphia 21
2004 $81,242,191 $ 12,440,698 15.3 New England 32, Carolina 29
2003 $71,693,032 $ 5,264,963 7.3 Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21
2002 $71,513,304 $ 2,331,607 3.3 New England 20, St. Louis 17
2001 $67,661,425 $ 11,002,636 16.3 Baltimore 34, New York Giants 7
2000 $71,046,751 $ 4,237,978 6.0 St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16
1999 $75,986,520 $ 2,906,601 3.8 Denver 34, Atlanta 19
1998 $77,253,246 $ 472,033 0.6 Denver 31, Green Bay 24
1997 $70,853,211 $ 2,265,701 3.2 Green Bay 35, New England 21
1996 $70,907,801 $ 7,126,145 10.1 Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17
1995 $69,591,818 $ 396,674 -0.6 San Francisco 49, San Diego 26
1994 $54,483,221 $ 7,481,541 13.7 Dallas 30, Buffalo 13
1993 $56,811,405 $ 7,174,869 12.6 Dallas 52, Buffalo 17
1992 $50,334,277 $ 301,280 0.6 Washington 37, Buffalo 24
1991 $40,080,409 $ 3,512,241 8.8 New York Giants 20, Buffalo 19
this is the state of nevada's superbowl betting chart since 1991
YR.......... BETS.......... W/L ...........W% ......FINAL SCORE
2008 $92,055,833 $ 2,573,103 -2.8 New York Giants 17, New England 14
2007 $93,067,358 $ 12,930,175 13.9 Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17
2006 $94,534,372 $ 8,828,431 9.3 Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10
2005 $90,759,236 $ 15,430,138 17.0 New England 24, Philadelphia 21
2004 $81,242,191 $ 12,440,698 15.3 New England 32, Carolina 29
2003 $71,693,032 $ 5,264,963 7.3 Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21
2002 $71,513,304 $ 2,331,607 3.3 New England 20, St. Louis 17
2001 $67,661,425 $ 11,002,636 16.3 Baltimore 34, New York Giants 7
2000 $71,046,751 $ 4,237,978 6.0 St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16
1999 $75,986,520 $ 2,906,601 3.8 Denver 34, Atlanta 19
1998 $77,253,246 $ 472,033 0.6 Denver 31, Green Bay 24
1997 $70,853,211 $ 2,265,701 3.2 Green Bay 35, New England 21
1996 $70,907,801 $ 7,126,145 10.1 Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17
1995 $69,591,818 $ 396,674 -0.6 San Francisco 49, San Diego 26
1994 $54,483,221 $ 7,481,541 13.7 Dallas 30, Buffalo 13
1993 $56,811,405 $ 7,174,869 12.6 Dallas 52, Buffalo 17
1992 $50,334,277 $ 301,280 0.6 Washington 37, Buffalo 24
1991 $40,080,409 $ 3,512,241 8.8 New York Giants 20, Buffalo 19
this is the state of nevada's superbowl betting chart since 1991
But Richard Gardner, sports book manager for Bodog.com, predicts the numbers will go down, not up. "The number of bettors is the same but average wagers are down. That's directly attributable to the economy."
The legalized action in Nevada is a bellwether of total betting on the Big Game. It's only a fraction of the billions that will be bet illegally through online sports books, bookies, bar pools and side bets.
A SPORTSBOOK MANAGER CALLING HIS PLACE ILLEGAL...........UNBELIEVABLE.
The legalized action in Nevada is a bellwether of total betting on the Big Game. It's only a fraction of the billions that will be bet illegally through online sports books, bookies, bar pools and side bets.
A SPORTSBOOK MANAGER CALLING HIS PLACE ILLEGAL...........UNBELIEVABLE.
PROJECTED UP OVER 5% TY
http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/m...ers-to-ante-up-90-million-in-nevada/19346617/
Super Bowl Gamblers to Ante Up $90 Million in Nevada
By MICHAEL KAPLAN Posted 6:00 PM 02/05/10 Economy, Media
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In the hours before Sunday night's kickoff, America will be obsessed with the Super Bowl. Whether you're rooting for the New Orleans Saints, the Indianapolis Colts, or just a good game, it's an opportunity to get together with friends, blow off some steam, and maybe wager a few casual bucks on the outcome.
But in the back offices of Nevada's sports books, the vibe will be more reminiscent of a trading floor in the heat of double-witching day. The Super Bowl is by far the largest one-day sports betting event of the year -- gamblers last year wagered $85 million on the game in Nevada -- and if a casino gets things wrong, millions of dollars go out the door.
Art Manteris, vice president of race and sports book operations for Station Casinos, estimates that Super Bowl Sunday will amount to 5% of Station's sports wagers in 2010. He anticipates $90 million in Super Bowl bets to go down across the state before the fourth quarter ends.
"The Super Bowl is not just a game," says Manteris, author of Super Bookie. "Folks who don't bet on anything all year, they bet the Super Bowl."
The Super Bowl Shuffle
Odds makers and sports book managers will spend this weekend nursing and nudging point spreads -- to keep from taking excessive action on one side while remaining cognizant that creating too much of a favorite/underdog disparity will cause professional bettors to exploit the line. It's an endless balancing act, made even trickier by more than 100 "prop bets," in which casinos take action on everything from which team will win the coin toss to who will rush for the most yardage.
Props may sound goofy, and usually they're highly profitable for the house, but occasionally, they can be surprisingly costly. In 1985, when he worked at Caesars Palace, Manteris offered 20-to-1 odds on a bet that overweight Chicago Bears defensive lineman William "Refrigerator" Perry would score a touchdown. So many people took the bait that by the start of the game, odds had dropped to 2-to-1. When Perry did indeed score, it cost Caesars Palace $250,000.
"Coach Mike Ditka had stated that the Fridge would never carry the ball again," says Manteris in his own defense. "Let's just say I was shocked when he scored that touchdown. I've always questioned how and why it happened."
A Rock-Solid Spread
On this year's point spread, Manteris opened the game with Indianapolis as a 3-1/2 point favorite. "The Colts penciled out as a 1-1/2 point favorite" a week earlier, he says. But during the conference finals, "the public saw the Colts dominating in the second half and the Saints struggling. That took the power away, and my penciled number went out the window."
When an unbalanced number of bets came in for the Colts, Manteris hoped to induce wagering on the Saints. He moved the line to 4, then 4-1/2, then 5, but Colts boosters did not relent, and Manteris jacked the spread to 5-1/2. "But I was not comfortable there," he says, sounding like a trader teetering at the top of his buying range. "And I didn't keep it there long enough for the pros to take advantage." Manteris now has the Colts posted as a 5-point favorite, which he calls "rock solid": unexploitable from either side.
Because Nevada is the only U.S. state that permits all forms of sports betting, gamblers flock to the state's casinos for the big game and the relentless partying that surrounds it. Super Bowl weekend is Las Vegas's Mardi Gras, when the blackjack tables, restaurants, and nightclubs are far more bumping -- and more profitable -- than usual.
Wild Palms
George Maloof, co-owner of Palms Casino Resort, has spent months organizing Super Bowl bashes at his casino, and wooing choice customers into ritzy accommodations (the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms is outfitted with a circular bed and rooftop pool). By kickoff, many of the casino's most elite gamblers will be watching the game in the gargantuan Hard Wood Suite (named for the basketball court that takes up much of the living room).
Maloof, of course, will have more money riding on the outcome than anyone else in the joint. Is he siding with the Saints or the Colts? "I pull for whichever team will help the Palms," he says. "Two minutes after the kickoff, my sports director tells me who to root for, and that's what I do."<!-- surphace end -->
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Super Bowl Gamblers to Ante Up $90 Million in Nevada
By MICHAEL KAPLAN Posted 6:00 PM 02/05/10 Economy, Media
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In the hours before Sunday night's kickoff, America will be obsessed with the Super Bowl. Whether you're rooting for the New Orleans Saints, the Indianapolis Colts, or just a good game, it's an opportunity to get together with friends, blow off some steam, and maybe wager a few casual bucks on the outcome.
But in the back offices of Nevada's sports books, the vibe will be more reminiscent of a trading floor in the heat of double-witching day. The Super Bowl is by far the largest one-day sports betting event of the year -- gamblers last year wagered $85 million on the game in Nevada -- and if a casino gets things wrong, millions of dollars go out the door.
Art Manteris, vice president of race and sports book operations for Station Casinos, estimates that Super Bowl Sunday will amount to 5% of Station's sports wagers in 2010. He anticipates $90 million in Super Bowl bets to go down across the state before the fourth quarter ends.
"The Super Bowl is not just a game," says Manteris, author of Super Bookie. "Folks who don't bet on anything all year, they bet the Super Bowl."
The Super Bowl Shuffle
Odds makers and sports book managers will spend this weekend nursing and nudging point spreads -- to keep from taking excessive action on one side while remaining cognizant that creating too much of a favorite/underdog disparity will cause professional bettors to exploit the line. It's an endless balancing act, made even trickier by more than 100 "prop bets," in which casinos take action on everything from which team will win the coin toss to who will rush for the most yardage.
Props may sound goofy, and usually they're highly profitable for the house, but occasionally, they can be surprisingly costly. In 1985, when he worked at Caesars Palace, Manteris offered 20-to-1 odds on a bet that overweight Chicago Bears defensive lineman William "Refrigerator" Perry would score a touchdown. So many people took the bait that by the start of the game, odds had dropped to 2-to-1. When Perry did indeed score, it cost Caesars Palace $250,000.
"Coach Mike Ditka had stated that the Fridge would never carry the ball again," says Manteris in his own defense. "Let's just say I was shocked when he scored that touchdown. I've always questioned how and why it happened."
A Rock-Solid Spread
On this year's point spread, Manteris opened the game with Indianapolis as a 3-1/2 point favorite. "The Colts penciled out as a 1-1/2 point favorite" a week earlier, he says. But during the conference finals, "the public saw the Colts dominating in the second half and the Saints struggling. That took the power away, and my penciled number went out the window."
When an unbalanced number of bets came in for the Colts, Manteris hoped to induce wagering on the Saints. He moved the line to 4, then 4-1/2, then 5, but Colts boosters did not relent, and Manteris jacked the spread to 5-1/2. "But I was not comfortable there," he says, sounding like a trader teetering at the top of his buying range. "And I didn't keep it there long enough for the pros to take advantage." Manteris now has the Colts posted as a 5-point favorite, which he calls "rock solid": unexploitable from either side.
Because Nevada is the only U.S. state that permits all forms of sports betting, gamblers flock to the state's casinos for the big game and the relentless partying that surrounds it. Super Bowl weekend is Las Vegas's Mardi Gras, when the blackjack tables, restaurants, and nightclubs are far more bumping -- and more profitable -- than usual.
Wild Palms
George Maloof, co-owner of Palms Casino Resort, has spent months organizing Super Bowl bashes at his casino, and wooing choice customers into ritzy accommodations (the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms is outfitted with a circular bed and rooftop pool). By kickoff, many of the casino's most elite gamblers will be watching the game in the gargantuan Hard Wood Suite (named for the basketball court that takes up much of the living room).
Maloof, of course, will have more money riding on the outcome than anyone else in the joint. Is he siding with the Saints or the Colts? "I pull for whichever team will help the Palms," he says. "Two minutes after the kickoff, my sports director tells me who to root for, and that's what I do."<!-- surphace end -->
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Super Bowl Wagers To Rise This Year
Las Vegas Sees Many Prop Bets
POSTED: 10:34 pm PST February 5, 2010
UPDATED: 11:12 pm PST February 5, 2010
<!--startindex-->LAS VEGAS -- Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas means a lot of visitors will be throwing around cash -- and many will be betting on the big game.
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Sports Books To See Many Prop Bets
After New Year's Eve, this is usually the biggest visitor weekend of the year in Sin City, and it's definitely the weekend with the most money bet in the sports books. The record for the Super Bowl is about $96 million, and this year is expected to bring in about $90 million in wagers.
If you can't be in Miami, Las Vegas is the place to be.
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Vegas Welcomes Super Bowl Bettors
On Friday night, the sports book at the Hilton was already packed.
“It's gigantic. It's the biggest event of the year, and it gives us momentum for the entire season,” said executive director of the Hilton Race and Sports Book Jay Kornegay.
More than 278,000 visitors are expected in Las Vegas this weekend, bringing in nearly $90 million in non-gaming revenue. Hotel occupancy is at 83 percent, even with the new rooms at CityCenter and the Hard Rock.
Video:
All-Inclusive Vegas Deals For Super Bowl
Overall numbers are expected to be up 6 to 10 percent from last year.
“There's a lot of accompanying visitors who may not be interested in the game and are here for the amenities of Las Vegas -- the dining, the shopping, the gaming and everything else -- so it fills up everything we have, and it's great for the resorts,” said Jeremy Handel of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
The sports books will have the largest crowds this weekend. Indianapolis is a 5- to 5.5-point favorite over New Orleans.
Normally, betting lines are set and shifted by professional gamblers, but the Super <NOBR id=itxt_nobr_9_0 style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 100%; COLOR: darkgreen">Bowl
</NOBR> line is the one game that is geared for the public.
“History tells us they will support the favorite. But in this case, because the Saints are such an attractive underdog, and the sentimental feeling surrounding New Orleans, we think a lot of people will support the Saints,” Kornegay said.
“The best part I like is the prop bets in the casino. The fun ones like the coin toss and all the fun little bets you can make,” said Kim Broyles, from Seattle.
Prop bets make up 50 percent of the Hilton’s wagers on the Super Bowl, and their list is 25 pages long.
Fox5Vegas.com
Super Bowl Wagers To Rise This Year
Las Vegas Sees Many Prop Bets
POSTED: 10:34 pm PST February 5, 2010
UPDATED: 11:12 pm PST February 5, 2010
<!--startindex-->LAS VEGAS -- Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas means a lot of visitors will be throwing around cash -- and many will be betting on the big game.
Video:
Sports Books To See Many Prop Bets After New Year's Eve, this is usually the biggest visitor weekend of the year in Sin City, and it's definitely the weekend with the most money bet in the sports books. The record for the Super Bowl is about $96 million, and this year is expected to bring in about $90 million in wagers.
If you can't be in Miami, Las Vegas is the place to be.
Video:
Vegas Welcomes Super Bowl Bettors On Friday night, the sports book at the Hilton was already packed.
“It's gigantic. It's the biggest event of the year, and it gives us momentum for the entire season,” said executive director of the Hilton Race and Sports Book Jay Kornegay.
More than 278,000 visitors are expected in Las Vegas this weekend, bringing in nearly $90 million in non-gaming revenue. Hotel occupancy is at 83 percent, even with the new rooms at CityCenter and the Hard Rock.
Video:
All-Inclusive Vegas Deals For Super Bowl Overall numbers are expected to be up 6 to 10 percent from last year.
“There's a lot of accompanying visitors who may not be interested in the game and are here for the amenities of Las Vegas -- the dining, the shopping, the gaming and everything else -- so it fills up everything we have, and it's great for the resorts,” said Jeremy Handel of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
The sports books will have the largest crowds this weekend. Indianapolis is a 5- to 5.5-point favorite over New Orleans.
Normally, betting lines are set and shifted by professional gamblers, but the Super <NOBR id=itxt_nobr_9_0 style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 100%; COLOR: darkgreen">Bowl
</NOBR> line is the one game that is geared for the public. “History tells us they will support the favorite. But in this case, because the Saints are such an attractive underdog, and the sentimental feeling surrounding New Orleans, we think a lot of people will support the Saints,” Kornegay said.
“The best part I like is the prop bets in the casino. The fun ones like the coin toss and all the fun little bets you can make,” said Kim Broyles, from Seattle.
Prop bets make up 50 percent of the Hilton’s wagers on the Super Bowl, and their list is 25 pages long.
World may be up, they cracked down in US, but they can gamble all they want elsewhere.... economy down everywhere - yes, but the gambling (environment) crackdown was a US thing. NFL has an everexpanding audience.
**we are still busier than ever at HR in this economy, never been worked as hard (like a rented mule) as i was this weekend...
**we are still busier than ever at HR in this economy, never been worked as hard (like a rented mule) as i was this weekend...
