With bettors backing Patriots, Super Bowl defeat may pay out big for little Rhode Island

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 470

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night will likely be Rhode Island’s gain.

That’s because most Rhode Islanders who bet on the championship game backed the Patriots’ failed attempt for a seventh Lombardi trophy, according to data released by the Rhode Island Lottery.

Just don’t expect to find out how much the state earned until well into the spring.

Revenue data will be formally presented before the …

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