Feb 9, 2024 - News
Charted: Virginia's sport betting handles in 2023
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Virginia's sports betting handle — the amount gamblers wager both online and in person — reached $5.6 billion last year.
- That resulted in the state receiving nearly $505 million in sports betting revenue last year.
- And it's up from the $4.9 billion Virginians wagered in 2022.
Be smart: Temptation will be high during Sunday's Super Bowl.
- Set a budget, know the odds and bet cautiously, the state's Council on Problem Gambling recommends.
The American Gambling Association estimates a record-shattering $23.1 billion will be bet on this year's Super Bowl, up from $16 billion last year, the group predicted.