By Todd Prince, Las Vegas Review-Journal
 
Nationwide legal sports betting could generate a much larger handle and more local casino visitation than Nevada gaming insiders expect, a Wall Street analyst said.

His proof? A surge in local hockey bets.

The regular-season hockey handle jumped 40 percent from October to April to $271 million in Clark County — which includes the Strip, downtown and locals markets. It was up more than 30 percent in the locals market alone.

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