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Heavy Super Bowl betting could set record

Associated Press

A bettor using his phone app put $1.1 million on the Falcons, getting 3 points, in the Super Bowl, part of an influx of money that could have made Sunday a record day in Las Vegas sports books.

Sports books around the city said betting was strong leading up to the game, with a good chance the action will top the record $132.5 million wagered on last year's game between Denver and Carolina.

"I wouldn't bet against it," said Jay Kornegay, who runs the sports book at the Westgate Las Vegas. "It will be close.