Arizona’s Department of Gaming reported $358.9 million in sports betting handle for August, according to the report. Gross revenue was $31.7 million, down 12.7% from August 2022, while adjusted gross revenue subject to state tax was $21.4 million, generating more than $2.1 million in tax revenue.
The figures show operators’ reported wagering, revenue and tax base in Arizona’s sports betting market.
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Virginia recorded $729.6 million in sports betting for September, down 1%. The total was the state's highest monthly figure so far in 2026.
Sports betting in Virginia fell 1% to $729.6 million in September, though the total was the highest of 2026 so far.
Reportedly, Missouri sportsbooks accepted $207.5m in wagers during August. That marked the lowest monthly betting total since the market opened.
Illinois gaming machines recorded $3.10bn in wagers in August, reportedly up 4% year on year.
US horse racing stakes fell 6% in August compared with the same month a year earlier, citing Equibase. Total wagering reached $1.13bn.
Louisiana mobile sports betting wagers reportedly rose 15% in August to $251.8 million. Retail betting also recorded growth, but the available report gave no figure for that segment.