What This Means for You
- Pennsylvanians wagered $59.3 million on this year’s Super Bowl, down 41.6 percent from last year.
- Sportsbooks generated $18.1 million in revenue after losing money on last year’s game.
- More than 90 percent of bets were placed online rather than at casinos.
HARRISBURG, PA — Sports betting on this year’s Super Bowl brought in $59,275,463 in wagers across Pennsylvania, a sharp decline from last year’s record-setting total but a major turnaround in sportsbook revenue, according to preliminary figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
The total amount wagered — known as “handle,” or the total dollars bet before payouts — represents a 41.6 percent decrease from 2025, when the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs and bettors placed more than $101.5 million statewide .
Despite the drop in betting volume, sportsbooks reported $18,143,469 in revenue this year . Revenue reflects what operators retain after paying out winning wagers. Last year, sportsbooks recorded negative revenue of $6,532,147 when bettors overwhelmingly backed the winning outcome .
Online Betting Dominates
Of the total $59.3 million wagered on the Seattle Seahawks–New England Patriots matchup, $53,701,936 was placed online, while $5,573,527 was bet at retail casino sportsbooks .
According to the Gaming Control Board, 90.6 percent of all Super Bowl wagers were placed through online platforms . Bettors could place wagers at 17 retail locations and through 11 online sportsbooks statewide .
Year-Over-Year Context
The Board’s historical breakdown shows wagering totals have fluctuated significantly depending on team matchups.
When Pennsylvania-based teams appeared in recent Super Bowls, wagering volumes spiked. In 2025, when Philadelphia played Kansas City, total wagers reached $101,548,073 . In 2023, another Eagles appearance generated $84,313,189 in bets .
By comparison, neutral matchups have produced lower totals. The 2020 Super Bowl between Kansas City and San Francisco generated $30,693,942 in wagers, the lowest among years tracked in the report .
Revenue has also varied widely. In 2023, sportsbooks retained $29,722,902 . In 2021 and 2020, operators reported negative revenue, meaning payouts exceeded wagers collected .
Public Impact
Sports wagering revenue is subject to state taxation, which helps fund property tax relief and other state programs under Pennsylvania’s gaming law framework.
While this year’s betting total declined compared to last year’s in-state team matchup, the increase in sportsbook revenue represents a stronger financial outcome for operators and, by extension, taxable gaming revenue.
The figures released by the Gaming Control Board are preliminary and may be adjusted in subsequent reports.
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