Strict No Betting Policy in Las Vegas: Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Attendance Off-Limits for Wagers

LAS VEGAS — The anticipation is building as fans eagerly await Taylor Swift’s potential appearance at the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, betting on her attendance and TV appearances during the game is not legally allowed in the United States.

Offshore sportsbooks like BetUS, based in Costa Rica, and possibly those in the Canadian province of Ontario, offer such wagers. However, it is uncertain whether Canadian authorities will permit these bets, according to BetMGM public relations manager John Ewing.

In the United States, where betting laws vary by state, the general rule is that wagers are limited to on-field events. Some states do allow bets on non-game aspects, like the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach. For this year’s Super Bowl, red or pink is the plus-260 favorite at FanDuel Sportsbook. However, even this type of wager is prohibited in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, known as the epicenter of sports betting in the U.S., has some of the strictest rules regarding the types of bets that can be made.

Swift’s relationship with Kelce has been a notable storyline throughout the NFL season. She has attended several Chiefs games, including their AFC championship victory over Baltimore, where she celebrated on the field with the team and greeted Kelce with a kiss. Since Swift will be performing in Japan on the weekend of the Super Bowl, fans have been speculating whether she will make it to Las Vegas to support Kelce and the Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers.

It would seem fitting for fans to be able to place bets on this in Las Vegas.

However, according to BetMGM’s Ewing, it is reasonable not to allow bets on non-game events like the length of the national anthem. Ewing explained that they prefer objective outcomes for prop bets, where it is clear whether it won or lost, rather than subjective judgments. Regulators share this concern, which is why they typically stick to bets based on box score statistics.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook’s assistant trading director, Adam Pullen, believes that the more bets available, the better. He expressed his support for any action that engages people and encourages betting. However, the availability of such bets ultimately depends on the regulations imposed by each state’s regulators.

In conclusion, while fans may be eager to bet on Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl attendance and TV appearances, they will have to turn to offshore sportsbooks or wait for potential approval in certain Canadian provinces. The strict rules in the United States, particularly in Las Vegas, limit wagers to on-field events.