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Bizarre Super Bowl 50 Bets: From Beyonce’s shoes to Peyton Manning’s tears

Posted at 10:59 AM, Feb 05, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-05 11:00:03-05

LAS VEGAS — Super Bowl 50 will be played Sunday between the Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. It’s the biggest betting day of the year thanks to the numerous wagers connected with the game that can be placed.

Several people will be in Super Bowl “squares” contests. But the the more entertaining forms of betting on the game come in the prop bets.

Besides betting on the Panthers or the Broncos — Carolina is a six-point favorite — or the over/under (46), Bovada.lv has a list of 50 prop bets that can be placed.

Here are some of the more interesting bets being placed, as reported by KDVR.

Will Peyton Manning announce his retirement in the postgame interview?

  • Yes      +500  (5/1)
  • No        -1000 (1/10)
  • Note: Must be on live broadcast.

Will Peyton Manning be seen crying at any point during the entire broadcast?

  • Yes      +600  (6/1)
  • No        -1200 (1/12)
  • Note: Live pictures only, must clearly see a tear.

How many times will “dab” or “dabbing” be said by the announcers during the broadcast?

  • Over     2          (EVEN, 1/1)      
  • Under   2          (-140, 5/7)
  • Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.

How many times will Cam Newton do the Open Shirt Superman motion during the game?

  • Over     2.5        (EVEN, 1/1)      
  • Under   2.5        (-140, 5/7)        
  • Note: From kickoff to final whistle, halftime does not count.