North Carolina bettors welcomed the return of football with lots and lots of wagers.

Bettors in the state wagered more than $575 million in September, ending a three-month summer slump. The state collected more than $12 million – double what it collected in August – from the eight operators licensed to take bets in the state.

The $575 million wagered in September ranks behind only March ($659 million) and April ($648 million). Online sports betting launched in North Carolina on March 11.

September was the first full month of football since the launch.