Eagles triumph in Super Bowl as Americans debate sports gambling.
It was a fantastic day for underdog fans as the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed in the Super Bowl for the first time, defeating the previous year's champions, the New England Patriots led by the legendary Tom Brady, 41-33. For those who stayed up to watch the live broadcast, they were treated to a thrilling offensive show featuring both quarterbacks - Tom Brady and Nick Foles - breaking records left and right. The total passing yards amounted to 874 yards, with Tom Brady accounting for an astounding 505 yards alone, setting another postseason record. Despite their impressive performance, the Patriots ended up on the losing side due to the Eagles' exceptional play-action game. Nick Foles frequently faked running plays to create space for long passes and successfully connected with a receiver on 12 out of 21 attempts, which was a Super Bowl record.
A surprise quarterback touchdown
The unexpected quarterback touchdown by Foles during the second half stunned the audience. In a shocking move, Foles left the shotgun formation and ran right into the end zone, catching Burton's pass to score. According to offensive coordinator Frank Reich, the Eagles had been practising the "Philly Special" maneuver specifically for the Super Bowl.
The Patriots' defence struggled to contain Foles, who had stepped up as the main quarterback in December after Carson Wentz's injury. They attempted to take the lead with an undeniably spirited performance by Tom Brady and his offence, but ultimately failed to secure a win. The fascinating interplay between Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski was not enough to turn the game in their favour. Nevertheless, the Patriots left the stadium in Minneapolis with pride intact - they'd scored an impressive 33 points, a record for losing teams in the Super Bowl.
The United States and sports betting: an ongoing debate
The Super Bowl is undoubtedly the most significant event in the American sports calendar, and it is not uncommon for people to bet on the outcome. It has been estimated that $140 million will be legally gambled in Nevada, but this is believed to be only a small fraction of the total stakes. While sports betting is not allowed anywhere else in the country, the actual betting volume is predicted to be as high as $4.6 billion. This would represent a 97% black market share. American football fans usually place their bets with online offshore providers or at their local bookmaker's "unofficial" section.
Since 1992, a law has been in place in the United States to safeguard amateur and professional sports from the harmful effects of gambling. However, there is growing support for the legalization of sports betting. New Jersey, famous for its thriving casino industry, is actively pushing for this change. Those in favour of reform assert that it would allow for better regulatory control by the authorities, making it more difficult for illegal providers to operate. They also claim that it's practically impossible to enforce a ban in the internet age and argue that - if legalized - gambling companies would invest more in player protection.
A legal decision in the near future
The opposing side, such as the "Stop Predatory Gambling" group's chairman, Les Bernal, fears the expansion of gambling. People are already losing significant amounts of money due to legalised gambling, they claim, and permitting sports betting would only make matters worse. The big decision is expected in June 2018, when the Supreme Court is likely to decide whether to transfer the responsibility for sports betting laws to the individual states. Considering that most states would probably legalise the business, this would result in a substantial influx of tax revenue. Several major gambling companies, notably Scientific Gaming and William Hill, already appear keen to capitalise on this market.
Although the halftime show was extravagant, it paled in comparison to the spectacular sporting spectacle. The stadium and parts of the city were illuminated in purple light during a tribute to the late singer Prince, performed by Justin Timberlake. However, it failed to captivate the audience as much as the game itself. [Note: Avoid using "guys" or "y'all" if possible in your paraphrase.]
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