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Record $1.1 Million Bet on Patriots Upset in Super Bowl

1/28/2026

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Summary

Patriots' Upset Wager

A Circa Sports bettor placed a $1.1 million wager on the New England Patriots to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
The wager carries +188 odds and marks the event's first seven-figure bet.
The Patriots are 4.5-point underdogs who reached the game by defeating strong teams.
Betting trends show that 57% of moneyline bets favored the Patriots and 73% of spread bets favored the Seahawks.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Murphy v. NCAA overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which had restricted sports betting since 1992. This landmark decision allowed states like New Jersey to regulate sports wagering, leading to over $3 billion in bets within the first year and reshaping the gambling landscape, with 37 states legalizing sports betting by 2024.

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Patriots' Upset Wager

A Circa Sports bettor placed a $1.1 million wager on the New England Patriots to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.
The wager carries +188 odds and marks the event's first seven-figure bet.
The Patriots are 4.5-point underdogs who reached the game by defeating strong teams.
Betting trends show that 57% of moneyline bets favored the Patriots and 73% of spread bets favored the Seahawks.

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