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Americans have turned to underground bookies and overseas platforms to bet on big games for decades, but this year a record 7.6 million Americans are expected to bet online when the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, according to the American Gambling Association.
The coronavirus pandemic is cutting into in-person gambling, as many sportsbooks are shut down and fewer people will participate in workplace betting pools.
23.2 million Americans are expected to place bets on the final NFL game of the year, down 12% from last year, and $4.3 billion is expected to be wagered, which is down 38%, according to the AGA.