Nevada Sportsbooks See Cooler Super Bowl 60 Betting Despite Seahawks Win
Nevada sportsbooks took in $133.8 million in wagers on Super Bowl 60, where the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13, according to figures released Monday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
That handle—spread across the state’s 186 sportsbooks—marked the lowest Super Bowl betting total in Nevada since 2016 ($132.5 million). It also landed more than $50 million below the state record of $190.0 million, set in 2024 when the Super Bowl was played in Las Vegas.
Sportsbooks Still Win: $9.9 Million Hold Despite Lower Action
Even with lighter betting volume, books still finished in the black. Nevada sportsbooks won $9.9 million on the game, good for a 7.4% hold.
That was a major comedown from last year’s monster result: sportsbooks won a record $22.1 million on a $151.6 million handle in Super Bowl 59, when the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22.
Star Power Gap and a Slower Game Shape Betting Interest
Several industry voices pointed to the matchup as a key reason the handle didn’t pop.
Westgate vice president of race and sports John Murray said a shortage of established star power likely played a role, noting Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is still early in his career—even if his long-term ceiling is high.
At Red Rock Resort, sportsbook director Chuck Esposito cited a mix of timing and sentiment: 2024 had the Las Vegas host effect, while 2025 featured two heavily bet public teams and came after a season where bettors performed strongly overall. By contrast, Esposito said, Seahawks-Patriots followed a season where many guests “did not have a good season,” and that kind of frustration can show up directly in Super Bowl volume.
Seahawks Cover, Props Skew “Under,” and the Handle Takes Another Hit
On the field, Seattle delivered for chalk bettors. Led by quarterback Sam Darnold and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, the Seahawks covered as 4.5-point favorites.
But the game’s tempo didn’t help betting volume—especially on props. Seattle led 9-0 at halftime, touchdowns didn’t arrive until the fourth quarter, and the game stayed under 45.5. Esposito said more under-heavy prop action also helped pull down the overall prop handle.
Seven Million-Dollar Bets Return—Including Big Circa Moves
After zero reported $1 million Super Bowl bets in 2025, high-roller action showed up again this year: there were seven $1 million-plus wagers reported nationwide, including two at Circa Sports in Las Vegas.
One bettor put $1.1 million on the Patriots moneyline (+188) as a hedge against Seahawks futures—hedging that ultimately resulted in net winnings of $8.1 million split between Circa and BetMGM. Circa also took a separate $1 million bet on New England moneyline (+200) shortly before kickoff.
BetMGM took its own notable positions: a $725,000 hedge on New England moneyline (+195), plus another wager of $788,000 on Patriots +4.5. Players tracking major sportsbook options can also compare platforms and promos such as BetMGM Casino for related betting and casino crossover offers.
Nevada’s Super Bowl Track Record: Books Rarely Lose
Historically, Super Bowl betting has been a steady win for Nevada. Since the Gaming Control Board began tracking Super Bowl wagering in 1991, Nevada books have lost money only twice:
In 1995, the books lost $396,674 when the 49ers crushed the Chargers 49-26 and covered a massive number. In 2008, Nevada took a record $2.57 million loss when the Giants shocked the Patriots as 12-point underdogs, ending New England’s perfect-season chase.
Super Bowl Handles: 2026 Drops Near the Bottom of the Recent Range
Here’s how the last 11 years stack up for Nevada’s Super Bowl betting handle and sportsbook win:
| Year | Handle | Win | Hold | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133.8M | $9.9M | 7.4% | Seattle 29, New England 13 |
| 2025 | $151.6M | $22.1M | 14.6% | Philadelphia 40, Kansas City 22 |
| 2024 | $190.0M | $11.2M | 5.9% | Kansas City 25, San Francisco 22 (OT) |
| 2023 | $153.2M | $4.4M | 2.8% | Kansas City 38, Philadelphia 35 |
| 2022 | $179.8M | $11.1M | 6.2% | Rams 23, Bengals 20 |
| 2021 | $136.1M | $12.6M | 9.2% | Tampa Bay 31, Kansas City 9 |
| 2020 | $154.7M | $18.8M | 12.1% | Kansas City 31, San Francisco 20 |
| 2019 | $145.9M | $10.8M | 7.4% | New England 13, L.A. Rams 3 |
| 2018 | $158.6M | $1.2M | 0.7% | Philadelphia 41, New England 33 |
| 2017 | $138.5M | $10.9M | 7.9% | New England 34, Atlanta 28 (OT) |
| 2016 | $132.5M | $13.3M | 10.1% | Denver 24, Carolina 10 |
Super Bowl 60 didn’t bring the same heat Nevada saw during the Vegas-hosted peak or last year’s massive sportsbook win, but the state still posted a solid hold—and the return of seven-figure wagers shows the biggest players are always ready to fire when the number looks right.