BetMGM experienced a record-breaking year in 2024, with several notable highlights across multiple sports and betting events. The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight emerged as the most-bet combat sports event in the sportsbook's history, despite Paul's decisive victory over the 58-year-old former champion.

Key 2024 Betting Highlights:

• Super Bowl LVIII (Kansas City Chiefs' 25-22 victory over San Francisco 49ers) set betting records
• LA Dodgers vs. New York Yankees World Series became the most-bet MLB championship series
• WNBA saw increased betting activity, with the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game on July 17 achieving the highest betting volume
• The Iowa vs. South Carolina NCAAW National Championship game on April 7 became the most-bet women's college basketball game

Most Profitable Events and Players:

• For Customers: Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (November 17)
• Top Profitable Players for Bettors:
  1. Allen Lazard (New York Jets)
  2. Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals)
  3. Joe Mixon (Bengals/Houston Texans)

Most Profitable Players for BetMGM:

1. Travis Kelce (Kansas City Chiefs)
2. Alvin Kamara (New Orleans Saints)
3. Luka Doncic (Dallas 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.

According to Don Forbes, BetMGM's senior director of sports trading, while NFL remains dominant, emerging stars like Jake Paul and Caitlin Clark significantly influenced betting patterns throughout 2024.

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