New York's commercial casinos generated $53.7m in gross gaming revenue in October, according to the New York State Gaming Commission, as reported. The figure was down 3.9% from $55.9m in September and October 2023; operators retained about $40.3m and the state received $13.4m in gaming taxes.
The revenue and tax figures inform operators and regulators about commercial casino performance in New York.
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Revenue at New York’s four commercial casinos reportedly reached $56.0 million in October, up 4% year on year. The source excerpt does not identify the reporting authority or provide a casino-level breakdown.
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.
Arizona sportsbooks recorded a state-high $967.1 million in October handle, according to figures released by the Arizona Department of Gaming. Operators generated $83 million in gross gaming revenue and $51.6 million in taxable revenue, producing $5.2 million in state tax. FanDuel led handle at $317.1 million, while DraftKings led revenue with $28.8 million.
US District Judge Lorna G. Schofield questioned the CFTC's prospects of securing a preliminary injunction to prevent New York from enforcing gambling laws against event-contract platforms. At a 14 September hearing, the agency argued that the contracts fall under its exclusive authority; New York, the American Gaming Association and 44 state attorneys general oppose that position. Federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings, and the Supreme Court has been asked to resolve the dispute.
The CFTC issued an emergency order in Kalshi's New York dispute, which Kalshi cited in its Second Circuit appeal. A Connecticut federal judge denied Kalshi's preliminary injunction request, and Washington finalised an injunction requiring geofencing by 2 September. New York City opened an investigation into Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase and Gemini Titan.