Sport wagers, bettor losses set record
By David Purdum, ESPN
Nevada sports bettors wagered more — and lost more — than ever in 2014.
The state’s 187 sportsbooks won $227.04 million off of the $3.90 billion wagered on sports in 2014. Both amounts are all-time records, according to Nevada Gaming Control.
Football, per usual, carried the load. The sportsbooks won $113.73 million on college and pro football in 2014, a giant 40.73 percent increase from 2013. Overall, $1.74 billion was bet on football in 2014, $12 million more than in 2013. Nevada Gaming Control does not track pro and college football separately, but sportsbook managers estimate the NFL accounts for around 55-60 percent of their annual football handle.
Hey everybody, it’s Stupor Bowl Sunday! So instead of so many here on LTN, insulting, name calling and finger pointing, how about you all just watch the game as the overpaid jocks slam into one another.
Even better just go outside as it’s going to be another warm day.Happy February first! OLS