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Pennsylvania sportsbooks reported a marked decline in total wagering for Super Bowl LX, according to preliminary figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Bettors in the Keystone State wagered $59.3 million on the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots matchup, which was a 41.6% plunge from the staggering handle generated in last year’s Super Bowl, when the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2025, Pennsylvania set a Super Bowl wagering benchmark with more than $101.5 million in combined online and retail bets, largely buoyed by enormous interest in the Eagles’ title bid. That total not only set a record for the commonwealth’s regulated market but also topped the previous high from Super Bowl LVIII in 2023.
The year-over-year drop this season underscores the powerful influence a home-state contender can have on betting volume. With no Pennsylvania teams in Super Bowl LX, a more tepid local betting environment emerged, even as national projections suggested a record-breaking year for U.S. Super Bowl sports wagering overall.
Handle and revenue shakeup
While handle dropped sharply, the revenue picture flipped dramatically. In 2025, winning wagers on the Eagles — who captured the franchise’s second Super Bowl title — produced a negative revenue outcome of about $6.5 million for operators, as too many bettors correctly picked Philadelphia. This year, operators reported $18.1 million revenue, a significant turnaround that brought the house back into the black.
The PGCB’s breakdown shows that 90.6% of total wagers were placed online, consistent with broader trends favoring mobile and digital sports betting channels. Bettors could access action from 17 retail casinos and 11 online platforms throughout the commonwealth.
The Eagles effect
Industry analysts long have pointed to local team participation as a key driver of betting engagement. Last year’s peak reflects that dynamic: Eagles fans statewide were deeply engaged in the championship narrative, funneling historic wagering dollars into operators. This year’s figures, by contrast, illustrate a recalibration in local interest when a marquee franchise is not involved.
As operators analyze performance metrics following Super Bowl LX, the stark contrast with last season serves as a reminder of both the economic impact of regional pride and the unpredictable nature of sports wagering markets.
