It was a record month for internet gambling in the US state of Pennsylvania in January.

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The state Gaming Control Board reports that there was a 2.73 per cent increase in revenue from all forms of gambling in the month.

Receipts totalled $311.1m and from internet gambling it was $80.4m, beating the previous record by 11 per cent.

The state has 14 bricks-and-mortar casinos as well as fantasy contest and video gaming terminals, online casino games and sports wagering.