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BC gamblers expected to wager a record $2.5 million dollars on the Super Bowl

Super Bowl Sunday is expected to be a busy one for BC gamblers.

Matt Lee with the BC Lottery Corporation told Vista Radio they expect another high volume amount to be wagered when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

“We are anticipating another record-breaking year when it comes to the Super Bowl for Playnow.com. More than 2.5 million dollars in wagers expected to be placed on the game when it’s all said and done.”

Lee added there will be no shortage of bets on the wagering menu.

“People like to bet on everything from simply who will win the game to maybe the game within in the game. That includes the coin flip, how long will the national anthem be, and even what color the Gatorade will be that will be dunked on the winning head coach.”

“There is so much to be bet on the Super Bowl and that of course is very popular in British Columbia.”

He mentioned the Super Bowl is the most popular wagering event of the year in the province, outpacing March Madness, the Stanley Cup, and the NBA Finals.

Kick-off is slated for 3:30 pm at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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