Nevada sportbooks' profits, handle were down for Super Bowl LX

Nevada sportsbooks reported earnings of $9.9 million from $133.8 million in bets placed on Super Bowl LX, featuring the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. This marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when sportsbooks earned a record $22.1 million from $151.6 million in wagers. The betting handle for Super Bowl LX was down 11.7% compared to Super Bowl LIX. Last year's profits were notably boosted by parlays involving Eagles running back Saquon Barkley not scoring a touchdown, which many bettors had banked on. The decline in Las Vegas sportsbook earnings is attributed to the rise of nationwide legalized sports betting, allowing people to place bets via mobile devices in many states.