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New York Gaming Commission reports $1.97bn April sports betting handle

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New York’s Gaming Commission reported nearly $1.97 billion in sports betting handle for April, narrowly below the $2 billion mark. Revenue reached $184 million, up 32.1% from April 2023, while the 9.3% hold reflected figures shifted into April from the final week of March. The state collected $93.8 million in taxes, according to the report.

The figures show operators’ market activity and tax contributions in New York, while the accounting shift affects month-on-month comparisons.

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New York sports betting handle exceeds $2.4bn in September

New York sports bettors wagered more than $2.4bn in September, up 5% from September 2025, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. Handle for the first six months of the state's 2026/2027 fiscal year reached nearly $12.6bn, up 6.9% year on year, while sportsbook revenue fell 5.8% to $1.1bn. Prediction-market platforms dispute the gaming industry's claim that their trading diverts business from state-regulated sportsbooks.

New York sports bettors wagered more than $2.4bn in September, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. That was 5% more than in September 2025, an increase of nearly $114m in wagers.

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