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Michigan sports bettors are always spoiled for choice during the Super Bowl, with numerous options available. However, it’s important to understand which bets can and cannot be placed through licensed operators in the state.
Although offshore sportsbooks may seem enticing, they are not always as they appear.
Prior to haphazardly placing your wagers, make sure to educate yourself about the safest betting options available.
What are the MGCB rules for sports betting?
In the state of Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board provides extensive information regarding the guidelines for acceptable sports betting wagers.
The MGCB’s Guidelines & Comments section of the Sports Wagering Catalog explicitly states that all forms of negative outcome propositions are strictly prohibited.
Additionally, it is mentioned that sanctioned leagues and operators are allowed to offer any type of bet that is based on the outcome determined on the field of play and can be confirmed through a box score or statistical analysis. However, any other type of bet or wager that does not meet these requirements must be presented to the board for approval the first time it is introduced and cannot be made available for betting until it has been approved by the board.
In addition, they highlight instances of player propositions that are deemed impermissible. These examples encompass more than just wagers that are:
- There are certain aspects that are inherently objectionable in sports. For instance, the potential occurrence of player injuries, arrests, or suspensions, as well as the uncertainty surrounding the number of games an injured player might miss.
- Referring to officiating matters (e.g., when will the initial penalty flag be thrown/foul be called, how many flags/fouls will be tallied, what will represent the game’s first accepted penalty, what will be the outcome of the coach’s challenge, and so on).
What can you bet on in the Super Bowl?
As you begin to explore various sportsbooks and their Super Bowl markets, you will come across numerous options.
In addition to the standard spread, total, and moneyline options for the game, you can also find:
- Different Spreads
- Alternative Totals.
- Spreads/Totals at Halftime
- Spread and total bets for quarters.
- Player Props refers to a type of sports betting where bettors can wager on specific individual player performances rather than the outcome of the game.
- Props for the team.
- Props for the game.
- Market for MVP Awards
- Parlay Props for the Player
There are numerous options within each category, particularly in the player props section. If you have a strong feeling that Stanley Morgan Jr. will score a touchdown, you’re in for a treat. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver, who has only made two catches throughout the season, is listed at +3000 odds to score in the significant game.
Last year’s game witnessed the approval of the coin toss market by Michigan, making it an ever-popular betting market for the game.
The MGCB has granted approval for betting on various aspects of the coin toss, including which team will win, the specific coin toss call, and the choice made by the winner of the coin toss. Additionally, individuals can also place bets on whether the outcome of the toss will be heads or tails.
Offshore markets provide greater risks
Offshore markets offer an extensive range of betting options for the Super Bowl, including odds for commercials, the halftime show, and the national anthem.
Betting on the color of the Gatorade shower received by the winning coach after the game is prohibited in Michigan. However, this wager is allowed in several other states such as Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, West Virginia, Wyoming, and even Washington DC.
Some of these wagers pose a problem as they can be easily manipulated.
The establishment of an over/under duration for the national anthem allows the singer to be conscious of this timeframe, potentially leading to collusion that may advantage individuals with close ties to the singer.
Users are cautioned by the MGCB about the risk of identity theft when placing bets on unregulated gaming sites.
According to a press release by MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams, if you provide personal details to an unregulated gambling platform, there is no assurance that your information will not be sold or exploited by criminals. Williams highlighted that identity theft is the leading grievance received by the Federal Trade Commission, with over 1.3 million reports made in 2020 in the United States alone. Additionally, Michigan reported more than 24,000 instances of identity theft during the same period.
The Federal Internal Revenue Service cautions individuals that their personal information can be misused by thieves for purposes such as fraudulent credit applications, tax filings, or obtaining medical services.
Furthermore, in case of unresolved issues such as non-payment of winnings or refusal of refunds, users with disputes involving an offshore sportsbook are unable to seek assistance from the MGCB to support their claims.
Williams stated that the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) lacks the means to address customer disputes involving unregulated offshore gambling platforms, unlike in regulated gambling. He clarified that the agency does not possess the jurisdiction to pursue a dispute resolution process with an unregulated site.
In the state of Michigan, there are currently 14 licensed online gaming providers.
Michigan projected to wager $45 million on Super Bowl
According to a PlayUSA report, it is estimated that Michigan will place legal bets worth $45 million on Super Bowl LVI scheduled for next week.
The projected national figure for wagers on the game is estimated to reach $1 billion.
Michigan is ranked seventh in terms of projected numbers, with Nevada taking the top spot at $175 million.
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