Sports betting revenues in New York make history with $2.32B

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Sports betting revenues in New York make history with $2.32B

According to the data provided by the New York State Gaming Commission, the mobile sports betting market hit a record-breaking $2.3 billion in October bets.

In October, operators earned $176.3 million in revenues. This reflects an increase in player spending by 14.9% when compared to the same period of 2023. However, when compared to September, the numbers dropped by 13.9%. Moreover, the revenues are also down by 16.7%, which is significantly less than the record set in January 2024.

The operator win percentage, or “hold rate,” dropped from 9.9% in September to 7.6% in October. This was largely because of fewer problems in NFL games, allowing bettors to collect more winnings. During one week in mid-October, sportsbook win rates even dipped below 2%.

FanDuel and DraftKings lead New York’s sports betting market

In October, FanDuel led the sports betting market in New York, generating $77.3 million in revenue from $907.6 million in wagers. DraftKings comes next with $58.9 million in revenues. The third place was secured by Fanatics with $12.4 million. It is also important to mention that the newcomer ESPN Bet, which launched only in September, saw the strongest start with $40.8 million in handle and $3.2 million in revenue. What refers to the taxes from sports betting revenues, New York collected $89.9 million, which is a decrease from September’s $104.4 million.

Eliza Galstyan
Eliza Galstyan Web Content Writer

With a degree in linguistics and translation, I create content that speaks the language of iGaming. My passion for turning topics into content that connects, informs, and entertains led me to specialize in writing for the iGaming industry. Over the past year with AffPapa, I have covered industry insights with different news, articles, and opinion pieces.

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