BetMGM Reports Record-Breaking Year as Paul-Tyson Fight Leads Historic 2024
BetMGM reported record-breaking betting numbers in 2024, with several notable highlights across multiple sports categories.
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match became BetMGM's most-bet combat sports event ever, despite the age gap between the 27-year-old Paul and 58-year-old Tyson. Paul won by unanimous decision in eight rounds.
Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul boxing
Key 2024 betting highlights include:
- Super Bowl LVIII (Chiefs vs. 49ers) set an all-time Super Bowl betting record
- MLB World Series (Dodgers vs. Yankees) was the most-bet baseball championship
- WNBA saw increased betting activity, with the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings (July 17) being the most-bet game
- The Iowa vs. South Carolina NCAAW National Championship became the most-bet women's college basketball game
Most profitable events and players:
- For bettors: Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (November 17)
- Top profitable players for customers: 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 (won by Panthers 2-1) generated the highest betting volume in terms of both tickets and handle.
BetMGM's success extended to their Ontario operations, which launched in April 2022 as part of Canada's regulated iGaming market.
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