LAS VEGAS (AP) — A history-making women's college basketball season ended with at least three sportsbooks declaring Sunday's national championship as the most bet women's sports event.
Chuck Esposito, director of horse racing and sportsbook at Red Rock Las Vegas, said the game not only broke the handle record, but also the number of tickets written there.
“At Red Rock, the game was displayed on the main screen with audio,” Esposito said in a text message. “Incredible interest from general viewers and bettors.”
said Jay Kornegay, Westgate's executive vice president of race and sports operations. South Carolina beats Iowa State 87-75 To end a perfect season, Hawkeyes' Elite Eight win over LSU In terms of gambling money.
“If the game had been played in prime time, it would have been even more exciting,” Cornegay said in a text message.
betmgm Posted in X It was also the highest-stakes women's sporting event.
sports betting records expected to fall It was a long-awaited matchup between South Carolina and Iowa, who are looking to win their third title under coach Dawn Staley. Two-time AP Player of the Year Caitlin Clark.
Clark's drive and ability to hit 3-point shots all over the court made her a gambling and TV ratings magnet, and brought attention to women's college basketball in record numbers. This was Clark's last game at Iowa. She is the overwhelming favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever.
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