The Louisiana governor’s office announced Tuesday that Super Bowl LIX was the second most financially impactful Super Bowl within the past 10 Super Bowls.
According to representatives with Gov. Jeff Landry’s office, the Super Bowl in New Orleans had more than double the impact of the 2013 Super Bowl.
The game resulted in $1.25 billion in economic output that helped revive New Orleans.
A total of $82.7 million was generated in state and local tax revenue.
This money will likely be used for projects like funding schools, road projects, and other public services.
The state spent a total of $658 million to prepare New Orleans for the game.
This included fast-tracking a decade’s worth of infrastructure upgrades for the city.
The governor’s office also said that the game helped generate revenue for hotels and restaurants, and generated new business.
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson said most importantly, the game was an incredible financial win for the people of Louisiana.
Representatives from the governor’s office said that the Super Bowl restored faith in the citizens of New Orleans and that the Super Bowl weekend was the safest the city had ever been.
The governor’s administration stressed that the success of the Super Bowl was an effort from the public and stakeholders who helped make the event possible.
Benson also thanked the community for offering visitors and the NFL their hospitality, which she said made the experience unforgettable.
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