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Super Bowl Inspires Super Wacky Wagers

How much do you want to bet Bruce sings Born to Run ?

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(Newser) – Propositions, or "prop bets," can add some spice to a Super Bowl blowout even as they leave oddsmakers shaking their heads. "They're a pain in the ass," a Las Vegas bookmaker tells ESPN the Magazine. "But it keeps non-fans interested for the entire game." Under Nevada law, the wagers must concern issues verifiable by the league—meaning props like what color the victory Gatorade bath will be are nonstarters.

Even within the rules, Vegas sports books offer hundreds of props. Online oddsmakers have fewer rules and crazier bets: Play that hunch about whether Bruce Springsteen will sing Born to Run at halftime, and you might make some money, but not very much, Bloomberg reports. And the odds are even shorter on who the MVP thanks first—in sports, as in life, it's not a great idea to bet against God.

Rain falls outside Raymond James Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLIII, yesterday in Tampa.
Rain falls outside Raymond James Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLIII, yesterday in Tampa.   (AP Photo)
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11), J.J. Arrington (28) and Early Doucet (80) stretch during practice Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11), J.J. Arrington (28) and Early Doucet (80) stretch during practice Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL football Super Bowl XLIII halftime performer Bruce Springsteen speaks at a news conference yesterday in Tampa, Fla.
NFL football Super Bowl XLIII halftime performer Bruce Springsteen speaks at a news conference yesterday in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo)
The Vince Lombardi trophy is seen during a news conference ahead of Super Bowl XLIII today in Tampa, Fla.
The Vince Lombardi trophy is seen during a news conference ahead of Super Bowl XLIII today in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo)
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Mad
Feb 1, 09 12:25 PM CST
I completely lack the Sports Gene -- thank god. What a waste. Can anyone even name who was in the last Superbowl? The score? The color of the Gatoraide? Too silly! Reply
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Feb 3, 09 1:55 AM CST
I would hope God has better things to do, on his To-Do list, than help anyone in a football GAME. Reply
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