Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported $39.7 million in gross sports betting revenue for June, from $384.7 million in wagers and a 10.3% hold. Operators’ $816,700 in promotional deductions left $38.2 million in adjusted gross revenue, generating $5.7 million in tax receipts.
June wagering generated adjusted revenue and tax receipts, giving Maryland operators and regulators a snapshot of the market’s contribution.
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New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $63.3 million in gross revenue from $615.1 million in wagers in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% hold was the highest since the week ending 16 August, while revenue rose 21.4% week on week.
New York's eight online sportsbooks kept $63.3m in gross revenue from a $615.1m handle in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% win rate was the highest since the week ending 16 August. Gross revenue rose 21.4% week on week, the first time online sportsbooks cleared $60m since the World Cup ended in mid-July.
The Pentagon issued a directive barring military personnel from trading on prediction markets using nonpublic information. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that such trades could compromise national security and expose service members to disciplinary action or prosecution. Lawmakers also sent letters to BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, Kalshi and Polymarket expanding an inquiry into VIP programmes.
Reported figures for North American markets included Nevada baccarat revenue of $162.0 million in August, up 39 per cent, and Indiana sports wagers of $4.09 billion in the first nine months of 2026, up 4 per cent. Missouri casinos reported September gaming revenue of $165.1 million, while figures also covered several other states and Washington DC.
Arizona sportsbooks recorded $46.2 million in June winnings on $454 million of wagers, according to the report. DraftKings handled $156 million and FanDuel $151 million; FanDuel led revenue with $19.2 million, ahead of DraftKings at $14.5 million.
Maryland’s 10 retail and 10 mobile sportsbooks contributed $2,835,051 to the state in June 2023, Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported. The combined wagering handle was $254,476,790, of which mobile betting accounted for $243,817,173; the state contribution supports the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.