\nSuper Bowl LVII was a record-breaking event. GeoComply data reveals that Americans’ interest in legally betting on the Super Bowl has never been higher,” said GeoComply Cofounder and CEO Anna Sainsbury.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
For the first time ever, the Super Bowl was played in a state where sports betting is legal. It also marked the first big game to be played adjacent to a regulated sportsbook.<\/p>\n
The BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., is just outside the stadium on the complex’s Great Lawn. GeoComply said it performed more than 100K geolocation checks from over 8,000 sportsbook accounts in and around State Farm Stadium during the Super Bowl weekend.<\/p>\n
“Many fans embraced their newfound ability to bet while watching the game in person,” Sainsbury added.<\/p>\n
Fraud Intercepts<\/b><\/h2>\n
Along with locating sports bettors to assure they are where they claim they are, GeoComply also helps regulated sportsbooks protect their online assets and data. GeoComply said the Super Bowl is one of the busiest times of the year for online fraudsters.<\/p>\n
The company said it spotted and blocked over 140K fraud attempts during the weekend.<\/p>\n
“GeoComply protected consumers and sportsbooks from fraud rings, account takeovers, ID theft, and other financial fraud,” the company release stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles was one for the ages, a thrilling back-and-forth between the NFL’s top two teams. A fourth quarter holding call on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry on Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster turned out to be the difference maker, as the penalty set up Kansas City kicker […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":259420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1074,16693],"tags":[82747,83023,81101],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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