A recent Reuters article highlighted some amusing Super Bowl proposition bets involving pop singer Taylor Swift ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. With the big game approaching, sportsbooks offer various betting opportunities beyond simply picking the winner and total points scored. Some prop bets aim for entertainment value by incorporating pop culture elements like Taylor Swift’s music.
The article notes that multiple sportsbooks have set odds on whether Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelcepropose to the pop superstar at the Super Bowl. sportsbooks like DraftKings have placed +2500 odds (a $100 bet would return $2,500) on Kelce popping the question Sunday night.
Other Swift-themed prop bets highlighted include whether the singer herself will show up during the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show starring Rihanna and make a surprise appearance to perform one of her hits like “Shake It Off” or “Blank Space.” The odds of a Swift cameo are improbable, though, at +5000, according to BetMGM. Bets are available on whether Swift's songs will be featured during the game broadcast or commercials. Her catchy tunes like “Bad Blood” and “22” could easily fit into spots advertising products to younger demographics.
While these novelty bets are mainly just for entertainment, the article says some bettors place money on them, likely fans of Swift diving into the big game excitement. Sportsbooks generate discussion and interest by offering these creative prop bets tied to pop culture alongside standard football wagers. And with Swift releasing her recent “Midnights” album and announcing a stadium tour, she remains in the spotlight with her music potentially featuring in this weekend’s Super Bowl telecast.
So, while Chiefs players like Travis Kelce are focused on hoisting the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night, sportsbooks are having fun with the crossover between the NFL’s championship game and Taylor Swift’s pop dominance. Whether any of the “Wildest Dreams” around Swift and Super Bowl LVIII occur remains to be seen.
You can read the full article here: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/taylors-version-swift-related-super-bowl-bets-include-kelce-proposal-2024-02-04/