Pennsylvania sportsbooks took $393 million in bets in August, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. They recorded $30.6 million in gross revenue and $22 million in taxable revenue after $8.6 million in promotional credits; handle rose 16.1% from July and 8.3% year on year.
August’s figures show operators’ revenue and taxable base alongside rising betting volume in Pennsylvania.
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BetMGM reported that 91% of its World Series handle and more than 60% of bets back the Brewers to beat the Rays. Caesars Sportsbook's Eric Biggio said that overall volume may fall short of the past two World Series without major-market teams. FanDuel said the Brewers are taking 70% of the money.
US sportsbook handle rose 43% month-on-month in September, outpacing growth in taker volume on CFTC-regulated prediction markets, according to a Stifel note. Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial estimated taker volume at about $17.7bn, up 27%, while notional volume across regulated prediction markets rose 64% to $77bn.
US sportsbook handle grew faster than taker volume on prediction markets regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in September, according to a Stifel note. Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial estimated that monthly taker volume across the industry reached about $17.7bn, a rise of 27%, while sportsbook handle in reporting states rose 43% month-on-month.
New Hampshire recorded $47.9m in gaming revenue in August. Revenue increased by 27%.
New Jersey’s internet gaming revenue increased 4.4% year on year to $259.3 million in August, according to figures released by the Division of Gaming Enforcement. Sports wagering revenue fell 25% to $61.4 million, which the DGE attributed mainly to the later start of some fall sports and a lower overall win percentage.
Nevada's Gaming Control Board reported statewide casino win of $1.23bn in August 2025, up 5.4% year on year. Las Vegas Strip revenue reached $679.3m, while baccarat revenue rose 51% as wagering volume fell about 14%.