Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported that the state’s five sports wagering facilities contributed $577,019 to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund in March 2022. The facilities recorded $31,025,892 in handle and $3,846,791 in taxable win; the state tax was 15% of taxable win.
The monthly figures show operators’ taxable win and state contribution under Maryland’s 15% wagering tax.
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming said sports wagering generated $8,803,180 in state contributions in March 2026, including $6,628,169 for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund and $2,175,011 for the General Fund. Players wagered $604,713,646, and operators held 10.4% of the handle. Contributions for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 totalled $105,655,380.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming said sports wagering generated $4,419,403 in state contributions in March 2025, directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. Bettors wagered $588,500,308 and received $540,648,347 in prizes; operators’ combined hold was 8.1%. The state had 11 mobile platforms and 12 retail sportsbook locations operating during the month.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported that sportsbooks generated $704,728 for the state from sports wagering in November 2022. Combined retail and mobile handle reached $219,071,374, including $186,084,496 in mobile wagers during the first nine days of operations. The state said operators contribute 15% of taxable win to an education fund.