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Inidiana sets monthly handle record after football return

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The Indiana Gaming Commission has recorded betting handle figures of $355.4m in September – a 64.8% increase from the previous month and a record for the state. 

Ameristar East in Chicago and its DraftKing sportsbook had the largest share of the handle with $138.5m. The FanDuel operated Blue Chip Casino’s sportsbook was next with $78.1m, followed by Hollywood Lawrenceburg with $38.6m.

The $33.8m worth of revenue generated in Indiana – a 99.4% increase on August – was also a state record.

Blue Chip proved to be the revenue leader, generating $10.7m. Ameristar East was second with $8.3m, followed by Hollywood Lawrenceburg with $4.9m.

The increase in bets coincided with the return of the NFL during September. Caesars Entertainment capitalised on this, as it extended its partnership with the Indianapolis Colts during September.

$148.5m was wagered on football during September, up 976.1% from the previous month. Parlay bets were a distant second in popularity raising $91.9m, followed by baseball with $52.8m.

DraftKings proved to be the most popular sportsbook, generating a handle of $130.0m. FanDuel were second with $77.0m followed by BetMGM with $37.0m.