Massachusetts hits a new record with sports betting revenues

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Massachusetts hits a new record with sports betting revenues

Since the legalization of sports betting in 2023, Massachusetts has seen significant wagering activity, specifically in October 2024.

According to the Gaming Commission, sportsbooks and mobile betting applications generated approximately $735 million betting online and $13.1 million at retail sportsbooks across the state. This is a new record number for the state.

The biggest contributor to the revenues is online betting, with 9.7 million in tax revenue.

DraftKings

DraftKings keeps holding the crown in Massachusetts’ online segment with its $24.5 million in taxable revenue from $383.4 million in bets, with a 6.39% hold.

FanDuel

FanDuel comes next, bringing in $15.1 million from $215.5 million in bets, with a 7.01% hold.

BetMGM

Bet MGM secured the third place, earning $3.5 million from $49.7 million in wagers, keeping a hold of 7.04%

Fanatics

Fanatics posted $2 million in revenue from $35.2 million in bets, holding at 5.68%.

ESPN Bet

ESPN Bet brought in $1.5 million from $25 million, with a hold of 6%.

Retail market

In the retail market. MGM Springfield was the only operator to record a profit, earning $5,286 from $1.5 million in bets with a 0.34% hold.

Casinos in Massachusetts

Massachusetts’ three traditional gambling venues brought in just over $94.2 million in gross gaming revenue during October. This is about $36.6 million in state taxes. Slots revenue increased $66.3 million for the month, with table games at $27.9 million.

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