Just a few years ago those of us who aren’t regular sport gamblers chuckled at the notion of wagering on the outcome of the coin toss at the Super Bowl. These days, that coin-toss bet is downright reasonable compared with some of the outlandish proposition bets gambling houses now take. (These “prop bets” are wagers based on proposed — often unusual — outcomes.)
Below, see some of the stranger prop bets being offered this year at various Las Vegas-based gambling Web sites. Note: Odds are omitted, as they fluctuate. So if you’re planning to wager your children’s college fund on the frequency of John Madden’s references to food during the broadcast, you’d best check the most recent line.
Who will the Super Bowl MVP thank first?
God
teammates
family
coach
no one
How long will it take Jennifer Hudson to sing the national anthem?
What commercial will be the highest rated on the USA Today Annual Super Bowl Ad Meter?
Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser
GoDaddy.com
Pepsi
Coca-Cola
McDonald’s
Doritos
Will Barack Obama call the winning team before the Super Bowl broadcast goes off the air?
What song will Bruce Springsteen play to begin the halftime show?
“Born in the USA”
“Glory Days”
“The Rising”
“Born to Run”
“The Wrestler”
“Radio Nowhere”
“I’m on Fire”
How many times will NBC show Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner’s wife, Brenda, on TV during the game?
Which NBC program will get the most promos during the game?
“The Office”
“Heroes”
“30 Rock”
“Chuck”
“Friday Night Lights”
“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”
“Late Night with Conan O’Brien”
What color liquid will be dumped on the winning coach?
clear
red
yellow
blue
orange
lime green
How many food items will John Madden mention during the game?
