$485 MILLION: A new handle record for Virginia sportsbooks

Betters continue to set handle records as the NFL playoffs led more players to Virginia sportsbooks in January.

A report from the Virginia Lottery says Virginians wagered $485 million between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31—up 14 percent from December and a new monthly record for the Commonwealth.

Bettors took home $446 million during the period and since last year gamers have wagered more than $3.7 billion.

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