The Manning brothers are used to competing against each other, but not like this.
North America's top online gaming company is spicing up Super Bowl Sunday with a unique contest featuring NFL legends and brothers Eli and Peyton Manning. The popular “FanDuel Kick of Destiny” contest returns, and this year, it's a sibling showdown that could become a memorable tradition.
For the first time in their storied careers, Peyton and Eli Manning will go head-to-head in a live field goal kicking competition during the FOX Super Bowl Pregame Show. This event, set to captivate football fans, promises to add an extra layer of drama to the spectacle of Super Bowl LIX.
FanDuel Invites Fans to Predict the Winning Manning Brother
FanDuel is inviting its customers to join the action by making free picks on their Sportsbook app. If you can correctly pick the winning Manning brother, you stand to share a hefty pot of $10 million in bonus bets.
This gives you the chance to place your bets and enjoy the thrill of potentially cashing in while watching the Manning brothers kick it out!
Super Bowl Bets Continue to Increase
As far as the game is concerned, based on the revenue we saw last year, this year’s Super Bowl may be one of the most heavily wagered in history.
GeoComply, which counts DraftKings and FanDuel as top clients, announced that Super Bowl LVIII brought in its highest ever rate of transactions.
The company also reported a 15% increase in active accounts it monitored and a 22% increase in geolocation checks compared to the same period during the Super Bowl. These numbers indicate a significant increase in the number of people placing online bets with regulated sportsbooks.
The amount of money bet on the Super Bowl typically increases each year as sports betting becomes more widespread and legalized in many regions. Sportsbooks are expected to be busy this year.
How Does the FanDuel Kick of Destiny Work?
The FanDuel Kick of Destiny will take place during the 3 p.m. ET hour. Peyton and Eli will each try to nail a 25-yard field goal. If there's no outright winner initially, they’ll get to attempt additional kicks. In the event of a tie after three rounds, the brother whose kick lands closest to the net’s center target will claim victory.
FanDuel’s Executive Vice President of Marketing, Andrew Sneyd, said this year's face-off brings a little something extra. "For the third installment of Kick of Destiny, we're raising the stakes with a rivalry that no one wants to miss. This is history in the making," he said. And Eli seems to share that excitement, confidently stating: "I’m feeling really good about my chances and can’t wait to celebrate with my supporters."
Peyton is equally fired up, highlighting the competitive spirit between him and his brother. "Eli and I have always been competitive, and this is a fresh, fun way to challenge each other. I've been training hard for everyone betting on me," Peyton remarked.
As FanDuel kicks off this sidebar competition to the big game, one thing is for sure: Super Bowl Sunday just got a whole lot more interesting. May the best Manning win.
