After the return of the NFL and a full month of college football, Tennessee sportsbooks have seen a record of $257m in bets for September, up 78% from $144

After the proceeds of the NFL and a full month of college football, Tennessee sportsbooks have seen a register of $257m inwards bets for September, upward 78% from $144.5m.

Bettors make placed $8.6m in wagers per daylight over September, which is upwards from $4.7m per daytime during August. However, according to PlayTenn analysts, the market place relieve has plentifulness of room for growth.

Handle topped the state’s previous all-time high-pitched of $211.3m inwards Jan 2021.

Eric Ramsey, PlayUSA Analyst, said: “As impressive as September was, the Volunteer State sports betting market place has not nearly reached its potential.

“Baseball’s postseason and the return of the NBA, linked with a full month of the NFL, should run Tennessee River forward again. The records will persist in to come o'er the next few months.”

A record book was also countersink with 144 gaming revenue, whereby September saw highs of $25.6m, which was upward from $13m in August; a 94% increase, topping January's track record of $20.9m.

Like VA sportsbooks, the homecoming of NFL and college football game caused a revenue surge.

Nicole Russo, PlayTenn Analyst, commented: “Football is unique in the way of life it motivates bettors, and sportsbooks got a little help with nice starts inward Sep by the Titans and Volunteers. With local interest group inwards the Atlanta Braves and the start of the Grizzlies harden adding to the mix, Oct should force sportsbooks to in time another level.

“It’s remarkable how advantageously Tennessee has performed, and it has regular to a greater extent potential. Removing the sustain requirement would spur contention among operators.

"And savvy customers who store for the best betting odds and promotions would welfare most. That would facilitate acquire the market place over the long term.”