BetMGM Sets Records in 2024: Paul-Tyson Fight Leads Historic Year
BetMGM experienced a record-breaking year in 2024, with several notable highlights across various sports and betting markets.
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match became BetMGM's most-bet combat sports event ever, despite Paul's decisive victory over the 58-year-old former champion.
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Key 2024 Betting Highlights:
- Super Bowl LVIII (Chiefs vs. 49ers) set an all-time betting record
- LA Dodgers vs. New York Yankees World Series was the most-bet MLB series
- WNBA saw increased betting activity, with Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings (July 17) being the most wagered game
- The Iowa vs. South Carolina NCAAW National Championship game broke women's college basketball betting records
Most Profitable Events and Players:
- For Customers: Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (November 17)
- Top Profitable Players for Bettors:
- Allen Lazard (Jets)
- Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
- Joe Mixon (Bengals/Texans)
Most Profitable for BetMGM:
- Travis Kelce (Chiefs)
- Alvin Kamara (Saints)
- Luka Doncic (Mavericks)
In hockey, Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers drew record betting numbers, with the Panthers winning 2-1.
BetMGM's Senior Director of Sports Trading, Don Forbes, noted that while NFL remains dominant, emerging stars like Jake Paul and Caitlin Clark significantly impacted betting patterns throughout the year.
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