Americans Are , Expected to Bet , $23.1 Billion on the Super Bowl.<br />Two-thirds of U.S. adults live in places where sports betting is legal, ESPN reports. .<br />On Feb. 6, the American Gaming <br />Association (AGA) released results of a <br />survey conducted by Morning Consult. .<br />2,204 adults were surveyed to find out if they'll be placing bets on this year's big game. .<br />AGA president and CEO Bill Miller issued <br />a statement about the survey results. .<br />As the Super Bowl comes to Las Vegas <br />for the first time, this year's record <br />interest in wagering marks a full circle <br />moment for the U.S. gaming industry. , AGA president and CEO Bill Miller, via statement.<br />Our priority remains getting this opportunity <br />right by providing the consumer protections <br />only a regulated market can guarantee and <br />investing in responsible gambling tools, <br />safeguards and education, AGA president and CEO Bill Miller, via statement.<br />26% of adult Americans could end up betting a combined total of $23.1 billion as the <br />Chiefs take on the 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII.<br />Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a research firm, predicts that $1.25 billion worth of bets will be placed with American sportsbooks.<br />while 25% will be same-game parlays, <br />and 15% of bets will be made after kickoff. .<br />Last week, Caesars Sportsbook said that it received a <br />$1 million bet that the 49ers will win and a $100,000 bet <br />that the coin flip to start the game will be tails.<br />Last week, Caesars Sportsbook said that it received a <br />$1 million bet that the 49ers will win and a $100,000 bet <br />that the coin flip to start the game will be tails.<br />Super Bowl LVIII kicks off Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET
