For the first time in history, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and reported by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Atlantic City casinos and race tracks took in more than $1 billion in bets in September alone.
That, of course, has a lot to do with the NFL and its recent embrace of the sports betting realm.
Appropriately, the league also recently launched a responsible betting public awareness campaign that includes a $6.2 million, three-year partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling, according to ESPN.