"Super Bowl 2024 Set to Shatter Wagering Records with $23 Billion in Bets"

Nearly 68 million American adults, about 1 in 4, plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, setting a record by a wide margin, with an estimated $23.1 billion to be wagered, up from $16 billion last year. The game will feature the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in a rare rematch from four years ago, with the 49ers favored by 2.5 points. The increase in betting is attributed to factors such as the compelling matchup, the game being held in Las Vegas, and the growing availability of legal sports betting in the U.S.