The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight emerged as BetMGM's most significant combat sports betting event in 2024, highlighting a record-breaking year for the sportsbook operator.

The fight, which saw 27-year-old Paul defeat 58-year-old Tyson in an eight-round unanimous decision, generated unprecedented betting volume for both MMA and boxing categories.

Key highlights from BetMGM's 2024 performance include:

• Super Bowl LVIII (Chiefs vs. 49ers) set an all-time betting record
• The Dodgers-Yankees World Series became the most-bet MLB championship series
• WNBA betting reached new heights, with the Indiana Fever vs. Dallas Wings game on July 17 setting records
• The Iowa vs. South Carolina NCAAW National Championship game marked the most-bet women's college basketball game ever

Notable profitable outcomes for bettors included:

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (November 17) - most profitable event
• Allen Lazard (Jets) - most profitable player
• Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon (Bengals) - second and third most profitable players

For BetMGM, the most profitable players were:

• 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.

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

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