What’s a Super Bowl victory by the Eagles worth to the team’s Delaware fans?
It better be more than the sum in the headline, because that’s the difference to the state’s football wagering operation depending on the outcome. If the Eagles win, the state will pay out $354,465 to bettors who picked the Eagles to win it all this season, according to the Delaware State News. If the Patriots win, the state instead pockets $271,301.
As the story explains, the odds fluctuate throughout the season. The Eagles began the year at 28-1 odds to win the Super Bowl, eventually falling to 6-1. Given the hometown bias towards the Eagles, there’s probably nothing the state can do but hope the Birds don’t make the Super Bowl very often. No matter which team wins, it’s been a good year for NFL betting — the NFL sports book is currently up by about $9.7 million with only the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl left to go. Last year the state netted only $2.2 million on similar betting volume, so our oddsmakers must be getting better.
