Super Bowl wagering sets $138.5M record in Nev.
By Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal
A game that featured the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history also produced a record wagering handle in Nevada.
The state’s 196 sports books had $138.5 million wagered on Sunday’s game, according to figures released Monday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The books won $10.9 million for a hold percentage of 7.9.
The handle eclipsed the $132.5 million that was wagered last year for Super Bowl 50, a 24-10 win by the Broncos over the Panthers. This is the fourth consecutive year that the state’s handle has surpassed $100 million.
