Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported just over $80 million in gross sports wagering revenue for January. The statewide hold was 14.7%, while betting handle approached $545 million. Director John Martin said football playoffs reliably contribute to strong January results and advised bettors to set a budget and stick to it.
The monthly figures show operators’ revenue, wagering volume and tax contribution in Maryland.
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Maryland sports wagering generated $13,780,116 in state contributions in October 2026, the market’s fourth-highest monthly total, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The market recorded $710,097,349 in wagers and operators paid $637,662,270 in prizes, leaving a combined hold of 10.2%. Contributions included $10,378,242 for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund and $3,401,874 for the General Fund.
Maryland’s sports wagering contributions to the state reached $13,780,116 in October 2026, the market’s fourth-best monthly performance, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Of that, retail and mobile wagering supplied $10,378,242 to the Blueprint Fund in October, while mobile proceeds sent $3,401,874 to the General Fund.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $159,747,206 from slots and table games in October 2026, Maryland Lottery and Gaming said on 5 November. Revenue fell 1.4% year on year, while casino contributions to the state totalled $67,912,300, down 0.8%.
Maryland’s six casinos brought in $159,747,206 from slot machines and table games in October 2026. Compared with October 2025, the statewide total fell by $2,309,368, or 1.4%.
Colorado sportsbooks recorded a $657.1m sports betting handle in January 2025, reportedly, setting a state monthly record. Revenue reached $60.9m and state tax receipts exceeded $4.4m; basketball accounted for $230m in wagers.
North Carolina’s State Lottery Commission reported $74.5 million in gross wagering revenue for sports betting in January 2025, according to the report. Revenue rose 108.66% from December’s $35.7 million, while total wagers increased to $646.9 million from $629.5 million.
New York online sportsbooks reportedly generated $247 million in revenue in January, on nearly $2.5 billion in wagers, according to figures released by the New York Gaming Commission. FanDuel led with $111.3 million in revenue, while DraftKings recorded $82 million.