The Tremendous Bowl noticed file betting numbers this yr, not less than for sports activities betting.
However for one ex-NFL participant, the Tremendous Bowl introduced heavy playing losses at a New Orleans on line casino.
Former Philadelphia Eagles heart Jason Kelce was on the town for the massive recreation, which noticed his former group sq. off in opposition to his brother Travis. Travis is the beginning tight finish for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, who had been looking for their third consecutive Lombardi trophy.
“On line casino’s proper subsequent door, and since I received a lot cash final yr at Las Vegas [at the Super Bowl], I believed, ‘You understand, hey, we’ll simply preserve this rolling, this will probably be nice,’” he mentioned on a latest episode of the New Heights podcast he co-hosts along with his brother.
He didn’t reveal his precise loss, however it was clear Jason ended up regretting that call.
“I don’t usually go to the on line casino,” he mentioned. “It’s similar to handing them cash.”
Each brothers apparently had a tricky run in New Orleans. Travis’ Chiefs missed out on a three-peat within the 40-22 drubbing and he solely registered 4 receptions for 39 yards within the recreation.
There are a number of casinos within the Massive Simple. Nonetheless, it’s almost certainly Kelce gambled at Caesars New Orleans.
Since he was on the town for the sport, he possible stayed near the Caesars Superdome, the place the matchup was held. The Caesars property is lower than two miles from the stadium.
Jason performed for 13 seasons within the NFL, all for the Eagles. He was named All-Professional six instances and was part of the Tremendous Bowl-winning squad in 2018.
The 37-year-old reportedly earned greater than $80 million throughout that point and likewise has appeared in commercials for Tide, Campbell’s, Kingsford, Courtyard, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Basic Mills.
It’s a superb wager a lot of his bankroll has survived. Nonetheless, quite a few different celebrities have misplaced some large {dollars} by partaking in some on line casino playing.
In December, rapper Lil Child detailed his personal $9 million on line casino loss whereas playing with Nelly.
“Sooner or later, most likely… 40 hours straight, I misplaced like, $8 million, $9 million,” he mentioned. “I made myself cease playing. I had [my friend and businessman] Mike Rubin write a letter to each on line casino and ban me from the on line casino, ’trigger I simply do shit.”
