Nevada sports books lose record $2.6M on Super Bowl

Posted:06.02.2008, 06:13

Source

....

Expired Link. Check out our Casino Bonus Forum for a list of current bonuses.

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada sports books lost a record $2.6 million on Super Bowl bets when the New York Giants upset the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The sports books handled just more than $92 million on the game, the third-highest amount ever but down for the second consecutive year.

The record was set in 2006 when $94.5 million was bet.

The last time the books lost money was in 1995, when the San Francisco 49ers blew out the San Diego Chargers, 49-26, and Nevada books lost $400,000.

Nevada Gaming Control Board analyst Frank Streshley says large amounts were bet on the money line that the Giants would win outright.

The payouts on those bets were as large as four times the original bet because New England was such a huge favorite.

The game ended with the Giants winning 17-14.

I Cannot Believe that, the spread was outrageous and the over under was 53, shows you that nothing is a lock when it comes to football, i just wish I could have had a piece of that lol. The Patriots have been kicking Vegas butt all season with there spreads. but this takes the cake, congrats to all the lucky winners!!! till next years football season..

**Moderator**

Vegas deserves it, and can afford it

Posted:06.02.2008, 06:22

They sure can, but i know you know, that most casinos (not really in vegas too much) but elsewhere really sweat the money. and hate to lose!! but im sure the people who got paid are happy! the deserve it betting the giants was a huge gamble.. against all odds