Online Gambling Usage Soars Due To Super Bowl XLI - 02-01-07
February 1 - Online gambling continues to thrive, and websites that are indirectly related to the industry such as sports handicapping services like all the way to leading sports betting operators like Bodog that are directly related are all reporting a massive spike in traffic. The reason is simple: the most highly-anticipated Super Bowl in years is attracting more betting action than expected.
While many pessimists have repeatedly sounded the death knell on online gambling someone clearly forgot to tell the millions of gambling enthusiasts around the planet, including those in the United States. Americans continue to lead the way by placing the majority of all Super Bowl XLI bets to date.
When the Colts face the Bears this Sunday billions of dollars will be riding on the outcome, most notably whether or not Indy can cover the spread. The odds on the Colts are starting to lengthen, however, with one online sportsbook (BetCRIS.com) dropping the Bears to +6.5 points.
CRIS often leads the way in terms of setting NFL lines and if their spread is 6.5 points chances are the other heavy hitters like Bodog and Nine.com will also move their lines. Stay tuned for a comprehensive update of Super Bowl odds across all major betting boards.
Mycapper.com, the leading sports betting service does not offer any online gambling on their website but they do report a tremendous surge in picks purchased for the Superbowl. Clients from all over the world want to know which side will cover and whether the game will go Over or Under for total points; the two most popular betting markets for Super Bowl XLI.
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