Virginia’s sports betting handle reached a record $638.8m in November, the Virginia Lottery reported, up 11.8% from October. Operators generated just over $43m in gross revenue at a 6.7% hold, while the state collected $5.5m; the figures were reported on 29 December 2023.
The figures show operators’ November revenue and the state’s tax take despite record wagering volume.
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Virginia sports betting handle reached $798,878,673 in November 2025, according to activity reported to the Virginia Lottery by licensed operators. The figure was 5% higher than a year earlier; ten operators reported positive adjusted gross revenue and paid $14,274,610.66 in tax for the month.
Nebraska’s Racing and Gaming Commission reported $1.5 million in sports betting revenue for November, about 25% above the previous record set in November 2024. The report said online sports betting expansion may return for consideration in 2026 after Senator Elliot Bostar withdrew an earlier bill; residents could be asked to vote on the issue.
Washington DC’s sports betting revenue reportedly rose 30% year on year in November to $11.7 million, a new record.
New York reported $2.47bn in mobile sports betting handle for January, an 8.77% rise from December and a record, according to the report. Gross gaming revenue reached $247m, and $149m was contributed to the Education Fund after adjustments, fines and penalties.
Washington, D.C. bettors wagered a record $65.8 million in October, according to unaudited data from the D.C. Lottery. Sports betting revenue was $6.6 million, the District’s second-highest monthly total; FanDuel generated $4.2 million.