Speculation Surrounding Taylor Swift's Alleged Romance with Travis Kelce Ignites Betting Frenzy Among Fans
Taylor Swift, the renowned pop superstar, has ignited a wave of betting frenzy for Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, who's been linked romantically to her.
With Taylor's influence casting its spell, betting operators are reporting an impressive spike in wagers for the NFL star. Tipico Sportsbook reports a staggering 115% surge in player prop bets for Kelce, and a mind-boggling 122% jump in anytime touchdown bets. On the Sundays when Kelce takes the field, he's the go-to guy for bettors, accounting for a whopping 30% of all anytime touchdown bets - more than double that of the next most popular bettor, Christian McCaffrey.
While Taylor's effect on the numbers is undeniable, it's important to note that her fans, or "Swifties," make up only a portion of the betting handle for the games involving the Chiefs. That said, it's more than evident that Taylor's soaring popularity likely played a significant role in driving up betting numbers for last week's game against the New York Jets, which was the most-watched Sunday show since the Super Bowl, attracting a staggering 27 million viewers, with an additional 2 million female viewers tuning in.
Despite the fervent betting activity, the outcome didn't favor Swift's fans. Even popular promotions like DraftKings' Kelce long reception over 22 yards wager, which referenced Taylor's song "22," failed to deliver the hoped-for windfall. But fear not, Kelce fans, the entertainment isn't over yet. With the Chiefs advancing to the next round against the Minnesota Vikings, there's still plenty of time for the Taylor-Kelce mania to continue. Let's see if the Swift magic holds strong and helps propel Kelce to victory!
- The sportsbook, Tipico, reported a 115% surge in player prop bets for Travis Kelce due to Taylor Swift's influence.
- Betting operators observed a 122% jump in anytime touchdown bets for Travis Kelce, linking it to Taylor Swift's impact.
- On Sundays when Travis Kelce plays, he accounts for 30% of all anytime touchdown bets, making him the go-to guy for bettors.
- The NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, watched by 27 million viewers, saw a significant increase in betting numbers due to Taylor Swift's popularity.
