By Bill Driscoll, Reno Gazette Journal
Nevada’s sports books took in the second-biggest Super Bowl betting take ever, with $116 million wagered for Sunday’s thriller won by the New England Patriots, 28-24, over the Seattle Seahawks.
From that, the sports books won $3.25 million, or 2.8 percent of the total, according to the report Monday by the State Gaming Control Board.
A year ago, bettors put down a record $119.4 million in Nevada sports books with the books the victors, winning $19.67 million after Seattle’s 43-8 romp over the favored Denver Broncos.
SUPER BOWL BETTING
Total wagers at 191 sports books statewide:
2015: $115.98 million ($3.26 million win, +2.8%) New England 28, Seattle 24
2014: $119.4 million ($19.67 million win, +16.5%) Seattle 43, Denver 8