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.
The figures show operators’ weekly revenue and wagering volume in New York’s online sports betting market.
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New York recorded sports betting handle of $1,733,255,323 in August 2026, a 15.3% annual decline. Revenue decreased 5.2% to $168,863,633 as hold rose to 9.74%. New York represented 76% of combined handle across the five states covered in the initial reporting.
New York recorded sports betting handle of $1,733,255,323 in August 2026, a 15.3% decline from $2,047,456,610 a year earlier, according to figures from the first batch of state reports for the month. Revenue fell 5.2% to $168,863,633 as hold rose to 9.74% from 8.70% in August 2025.
New York's mobile sportsbooks recovered from a weak June in July 2026, with hold margins returning to pre-World Cup levels. The state's education fund nearly doubled its take from mobile betting as margins improved, even though total handle fell below $2bn for the first time in 11 months.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) asked the state’s licensed online sportsbooks to explain how they use AI and machine learning. The voluntary request covers marketing, promotions, responsible gaming and VIP schemes; the MGC said it would keep responses confidential and use them to develop policy. The inquiry follows reporting about DraftKings’ use of machine-learning models to target customers likely to incur high losses.
The Sports Betting Alliance gave five Republican Virginia senators US$100,000 each after the 2026 legislative session, citing the Poole Report. The senators supported online casino legalisation, but lawmakers failed to reconcile competing bills before adjournment. The alliance defended its contributions as support for regulated markets; senator Emily Jordan said outside funding would not determine her votes.
Nebraska voters were due to decide on 3 November 2026 whether to approve two measures permitting statewide mobile sports betting, reportedly. Both measures must pass; the proposal would allow up to 12 sportsbook platforms and impose a 20% tax on gross gaming revenue.