Sportsbooks in about 20 US states reported $6.8bn in wagers and $468.4m in revenue for June, according to the figures cited in the report. New Jersey's attorney general's office attributed revenue declines to player winnings on NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup games; Connecticut's sports betting revenue fell 57.46% year on year.
Lower sportsbook hold reduced June revenue and state tax collections across several reported markets.
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Reportedly, Washington DC sportsbooks handled $80.2m in September wagers, an increase of 4%. bet365 began operating in the market during the month.
Reportedly, Missouri sportsbooks accepted $207.5m in wagers during August. That marked the lowest monthly betting total since the market opened.
Kansas sportsbooks took $167.3 million in wagers in July, 4% less than a year earlier, according to a media report. The figure was the lowest monthly total reported for 2026 so far.
It was reported that Nevada sportsbook handle recovered in June after falling through May. The report linked the rebound to World Cup activity and wagering on the Vegas Golden Knights.
iGamingToday reported that North Carolina online sportsbooks accepted nearly $590m in June 2026 wagers. It was the market’s strongest June since mobile betting began.