Record $98.9 million bet on Super Bowl in Nevada

CREATED Feb. 4, 2013

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A record $98.9 million was wagered on this year's Super Bowl in Nevada.

The Gaming Control Board released the figure on Monday.

Last year, about $93.9 million was wagered on the Super Bowl.

The 2013 numbers are the highest since the 2006 Super Bowl, when $94.5 million worth of bets were placed.

Nevada currently has 183 sports books.

SOURCE: Gaming Control Board