Where Are Sports Bettors Putting their Money? DraftKings’ 2024 Report Provides Some Insights
Always fun to get a run down from one of the major sportsbook operators on where bettors’ money is going.
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, seen here in action against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. (Image: AP)Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel) MGM Resorts and DraftKings are the big sports betting companies, and it was DraftKings that yesterday sent out a summary of what sports and athletes led the charge with its end of year 2024 report.
Here s a taste:
Most Bet TeamsHandleNew York YankeesKansas City ChiefsL.A. DodgersBoston CelticsPhiladelphia PhilliesNew York YankeesL.A. DodgersKansas City ChiefsPhiladelphia PhilliesDetroit LionsMost Bet AthletesHandleScottie SchefflerTravis KelceJosh AllenDerrick HenryChristian McCaffreyDerrick HenrySaquon BarkleyTravis KelceJosh AllenJa’Marr ChaseMost Bet LeaguesHandleCollege basketball (M)College footballCollege basketball (M)College footballMost Bet SportsHandleBasketballFootballBaseballTennisSoccerFootballBasketballBaseballSoccerTennisMost Bet GamesHandleSan Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs (2/11)Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (1/28)KC Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens (1/28)KC Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (1/21)Baltimore Ravens at KC Chiefs (9/5)49ers at Chiefs (2/11)NY Jets at San Francisco 49ers (9/9)Baltimore Ravens at Chiefs (9/5)L.A. Rams at Detroit Lions (9/8)Detroit Lions at 49ers (1/28)2024 All-Moneymaker Team NBAJalen Green, guardJames Harden, guardLeBron James, forwardLauri Markkanen, forwardChet Holmgren, centerStephen Curry, 6th man2024 All-Moneymaker Team NHLAuston Matthews, centerMikko Rantanen, wingWilliam Nylander, wingCale Makar, defenseQuinn Hughes, defense2024 All-Moneymaker Team NFLJoe Burrow, QBSaquon Barkley, RB1Derrick Henry, RB2Ja Marr Chase, WR1Allen Lazard, WR2David Njoku, TEDenver Broncos D/STHarrison Butler, KThe biggest parlay winner: $5 7-leg parlay, with a Cal Raleigh home run (+360), Vinnie Pasquantino home run (+425), Bryce Harper home run (+380), Elly De La Cruz home run (+425), Austin Riley home run (+320), Jose Ramirez home run (+450), and Rafael Devers home run (+275) for a $263,591.21 payout.
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