State: More than 37,000 bets placed in Montana during first NCAA tourney games

State: More than 37,000 bets placed in Montana during first NCAA tourney games

BILLINGS In the first four days of the NCAA tournament last week, Montana Sports Bet reported that 37,231 bets were placed around the state. Montana Sports Bet is operated by the Montana Lottery. Coordinator Brady Shulz said the boost from March Madness rivals the Super Bowl."The total bets placed during those first four days is what we sometimes see during full weeks," Shulz said. "The popularity is huge." Watch video here: More than 37,000 bet…