Nevada’s 186 sportsbooks reported a $22.1 million profit on Super Bowl LIX, with a 14.6% hold, the highest since 2014. DraftKings recorded a daily wagering record of $436 million, while FanDuel reported more than 16.6 million bets and DraftKings more than 12 million, according to the report.
The reported figures show materially different Super Bowl wagering and results across state markets and operators.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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FanDuel said it took more than 16.6 million wagers from nearly three million active users on Super Bowl LIX in the US. GeoComply reported a 14% year-on-year increase in active player accounts across online sportsbooks, while analyst Chad Beynon estimated operator hold rates of 0% to 5%, depending on product mix.
Oregon players placed $8.4 million in Super Bowl wagers through Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook, the lottery said. The wagers generated more than $1.3 million in revenue, and the lottery recorded more than 450,000 bets at an average of $18.30.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $59,275,463 in wagers on the 2026 Super Bowl in Pennsylvania, down 41.6% from the previous year. Revenue was $18,143,469, compared with a loss of $6,532,147 in the prior Super Bowl period; 90.6% of wagers were placed online.
NFL executive vice-president Jeff Miller said the league is monitoring prediction-market platforms, while raising concerns about game integrity and safeguards. He said the NFL expects to discuss the sector in the coming months and years, but is not rushing to engage with it. The report cites AGA projections of $1.76bn in legal Super Bowl wagering and says Kalshi reported more than $161m in trading on its Super Bowl winner contract.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that Americans will legally wager US$1.760m on Super Bowl LX on 8 February. The association said the figure would be a record for the event and reflects the growth of state- and tribal-regulated sports betting.