As of my last update, the amount of money bet on the Super Bowl varies each year and has been steadily increasing. For the Super Bowl LV (2021), which was played on February 7, 2021, the American Gaming Association reported that nearly $8.7 billion was legally wagered across the United States. This figure included bets placed at sportsbooks in states where sports betting was legal at the time.
For the Super Bowl LVI (2022), the legal sports betting handle was expected to surpass the previous year’s total, with estimates suggesting that the total could exceed $9 billion. However, these figures are for legal betting only and do not account for illegal betting or fantasy sports contests.
Please note that these numbers are subject to change, and for the most recent Super Bowl, you would need to check the latest reports from the American Gaming Association or other authoritative sources in the gaming industry for the most accurate and up-to-date figures.