- The largest wager placed on the Super Bowl was $4.8 million on the St. Louis Rams’ moneyline in 2002 at Super Bowl 36.
- The largest single wager placed on Super Bowl 59 was $800k on the Philadelphia Eagles’ moneyline.
- It’s believed that $1.39 billion was wagered on Super Bowl 59.
Every year, football betting on NFL odds for the Super Bowl attracts fans of all levels, from the most casual to the most hardcore.
But what’s the largest wager placed on the Super Bowl? What about the most recent Super Bowl?
Find out below.
What’s the Largest Bet on the Super Bowl?
The largest known public wager on the Super Bowl came at Super Bowl 56, in 2022, between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jim McIngvale, also known as “Mattress Mack” from Houston, Texas, the owner and operator of the Gallery Furniture retail chain, wagered $5 million on the Bengals moneyline.
The Bengals lost 23-20.
What Was the Biggest Bet Made on the 2025 Super Bowl?
While a man placed $1 million total wagers on Super Bowl 59, including a $500k bet, there was a player with a larger single wager.
There was an $800k moneyline wager placed on the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Kansas City Chiefs at the BetMGM sportsbook.
The Eagles won 40-22.
How Much Is Bet on the Super Bowl Each Year?
The total handle on bets for the Super Bowl has surged from around $300 million in 2020 to well over $1 billion.
How Much Was Bet on the 2025 Super Bowl?
According to the American Gaming Association, there were about $1.39 billion in legal wagers placed on Super Bowl 59 throughout the United States.
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