December 27, 2023
The Maryland Gaming Commission’s latest revenue report reveals a remarkable surge in sports betting activity during November, with licensed sportsbooks recording a staggering $550.7 million in wagers.
November’s sports betting handle sets an unprecedented record in Maryland, surpassing the previous milestone established in December 2022, with wagers exceeding $497.1 million. The year-to-date sports betting handle now stands at just over $4 billion, contributing to an all-time total surpassing $5 billion.
According to the report, sportsbooks reported a hold of 7.6%. However, the adjusted win rate, factoring in promotions, experienced a decline to 3.87%, contrasting with the 8% reported in October.
Despite the record-breaking wagers, sportsbooks reported initial combined revenues of $41.6 million, a notable decrease from the $58.7 million in the preceding month but reflecting a robust 35.9% year-on-year increase. Adjusted revenues for November amounted to $21.3 million, down by 39.5% compared to the same period in 2022.
Out of the $550.7 million wagered, a substantial $533.2 million was placed through mobile sports betting apps, constituting a remarkable 96.8% of all sports wagers for the month. This underscores the growing prominence of online sports betting in Maryland.
In November, the state collected $3.1 million in tax revenues from sports betting activities. The year-to-date tax revenue for sports betting in Maryland now stands at $39.6 million, contributing to an all-time total of $46.2 million.
As of the end of November 2023, Maryland boasted 13 retail sportsbooks and 12 active mobile sports betting operators, underscoring the robust and expanding sports betting landscape in the state.
PERIOD | TOTAL HANDLE | MOBILE HANDLE | SPORTSBOOK REVENUE | ADJUSTED SPORTSBOOK REVENUE | STATE TAXES |
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Jan 2023 | $441,481,779 | $422,657,954 | $59,601,405 | $14,097,423 | $2,114,613 |
Feb 2023 | $339,421,456 | $325,078,708 | $40,214,645 | $18,645,869 | $2,796,880 |
Mar 2023 | $385,967,195 | $370,290,622 | $47,548,313 | $35,400,380 | $5,310,057 |
Apr 2023 | $328,454,397 | $313,472,676 | $35,644,586 | $25,764,571 | $3,864,686 |
May 2023 | $320,199,671 | $305,063,591 | $42,742,217 | $31,004,743 | $4,650,711 |
Jun 2023 | $254,476,790 | $243,817,173 | $27,077,118 | $18,900,337 | $2,835,051 |
Jul 2023 | $247,412,348 | $237,525,908 | $28,114,521 | $22,084,219 | $3,312,633 |
Aug 2023 | $263,729,559 | $250,360,244 | $24,900,637 | $17,037,804 | $2,555,671 |
Sep 2023 | $442,450,666 | $420,957,789 | $45,575,924 | $21,542,849 | $3,231,427 |
Oct 2023 | $483,147,391 | $463,502,423 | $58,701,910 | $38,748,301 | $5,812,245 |
Nov 2023 | $550,716,329 | $533,276,787 | $41,628,982 | $21,330,194 | $3,199,529 |
Totals | $4,057,457,581 | $3,886,003,875 | $451,750,258 | $264,556,690 | $39,683,503 |