Super Bowl Sunday is perhaps the biggest sporting event in terms of wagering. It seems like everyone participates in the Super Bowl pools, even those who don’t normally gamble or have interest in sports.

Casinos and offshore betting sites have noticed this popularity and seized the opportunity to generate additional revenue by expanding it’s Super Bowl wagering options using “prop bets”.

A Proposition (or Prop) bet is a wager made on a very specific outcome of a game. Examples include betting whether a player will score a touchdown or how many turnovers a team will have.

But Prop Bets don’t stop there, casinos and betting sites have expanded their Prop Bet menu to include Super Bowl related events that are separate from the actions that take place on the field. Let’s call them Super Bowl special prop bets.

Here are just some of the crazy Super Bowl Special prop bets that fans can wager on during the Super Bowl game:

Will Christina Aguilera wear a cowboy hat while singing the National Anthem?
Yes/No

Will Christina Aguilera’s hair color be anything except completely blonde when she sings the National Anthem?
Yes/No

How long will it take Christina Aguilera to sing the National Anthem?
Over 1 minute 50 seconds
Under 1 minute 50 seconds

How long will Christina Aguilera hold the note “Brave” at the end of the National Anthem?
Over 6 seconds
Under 6 seconds

Will Fergie be dressed as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader at any point during the Halftime show?
Yes

How Many Times will FOX show Jerry Jones on TV during the Game?
Over/Under: 2.5 times

What will Fergie be wearing when she first appears on stage during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Skirt/Dress
Pants
Shorts
Thong/G-String/Bikini Bottom

Who will FOX show first on TV during the game?
Jessica Szohr (Aaron Rodgers’ Girlfriend)
Ashley Harlan (Ben Roethlisberger’s Fiancee)

How Many Times will FOX mention “Brett Favre” on TV during the Game?
Over/Under 2.5 times

How Many Times will FOX mention “Lockout” on TV during the Game?
Over/Under 1.5 times

Who will the FOX announcers say has better hair on TV during the Game?
Troy Polamalu
Clay Matthews

What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Blue
Clear/Water
LineGreen
Orange
Red
Yellow

What side of the ball will the Players that perform the Gatorade Shower be from?
Offense
Defense

Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?
Coach
Family
God
Teamates
Does Not Thank Anyone

Who will President Obama pick to win the Super Bowl?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Green Bay Packers

How many current NFL Players will be arrested during Super Bowl Week?
Over/Under .5

There are plenty more prop bets being offered for wager on Super Bowl Sunday. Search the internet with “prop bets” for more information.

source: wikipedia.com, bodog.com

It’s here! Superbowl Sunday is here! Now it’s time to get yourself ready with the Superbowl festivities.  Get that 6 foot sub, keg of beer, get your Superbowl pool squares and pull the pool numbers. 

Then it’s time to talk football. Here are some things to look for in today’s Superbowl matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers:

When The Steelers Run The Ball
Watch for running back Willie Parker to have a big game.  Over the last two games he has run for over 100 yards, including a 146 yard performance against the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoffs.  And for you betting types, the Steelers are 6-0 in postseason play when Willie is a starter.

When The Steelers Throw The Ball
Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers starting quarterback, won a Superbowl ring in Super Bowl XL, but was not a factor in that game. In fact, he threw 2 interceptions and had a passing rating of 22.6.  This time around, expect Ben to be a big factor, even with his favorite receiver, Hines Ward, wearing a brace and playing with a sprained knee.

When The Cardinals Run The Ball
Do you remember Edgerin James?  He was benched in November in favor of Tim Hightower but regained the starting spot in the playoffs.  He ran for 203 yards on 52 carries and added a new dimension to the Cardinals offense.  But the Cardinals will need to spread the running game around with Hightower and J.J. Arlington to keep the Steelers number one rated defense honest.

When the Cardinals Throw The Ball
Kurt Warner, the starting quarterback, lead the Arizona passing game to the second most prolific in the league this year.  Warner has the luxury of a trio of 1,000 yard receivers to throw to, including larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston.

Special Teams
Nobody has ever returned a punt for a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Pittsburgh’s Santonio Holmes has already returned a punt for a touchdown this season.  Arizona’s Steve Breaston has the ability to deliver breakaway returns.  He did it in his first pro game, a 73-yard punt return last Fall.

X-Factor
Steelers: Troy Polamalu is a super strong aggressive strong safety who has the hands to intercept passes and the running ability to bring it back for a touchdown.

Cardinals: The coach, Ken Whisenhunt’s trick plays.  The Cardinals used a trick play against the Philadelpha Eagles in the conference championship game that went for a touchdown. It seemed to deflat the Eagles momentum and make the defense think about that play for the rest of the game.

Super Bowl Prediction
Pittsburgh Steelers 17   Arizona Cardinals 14
The defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be too much for the Cardinals.