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‘We just fed him the ball:’ West Virginia high school basketball player’s record-breaking night
The current national record for points scored by a player in a single high school basketball game stands at an impressive 135 points, a record that has been held by a West Virginian for over 60 years.
In September, West Virginia sportsbooks generated a $46.4 million handle
Earlier this week, the West Virginia Lottery reported that online and retail sportsbooks combined for $7.1 million in revenue, which came from a $46.4 million handle. September’s 15.3% hold was the highest month for West Virginia in 2024. Revenue was up 48% year-over-year. This was the sixth straight month that West Virginia sportsbooks combined for a double-digit hold.
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