Without Fanatics, New York’s August Betting Handle Went Up

Infographic on New York's August sports betting handle. All books fell from $2.04 billion to $1.73 billion, while every book except Fanatics rose from $1.48 billion to $1.52 billion. Fanatics alone fell from $565.8 million to $213.2 million.

New York’s online sportsbooks took in $1.73 billion in August, down from $2.04 billion a year earlier, according to state Gaming Commission figures reported by EGR and Yogonet. That’s a drop of about 15%, only the second year-over-year decline the state has recorded, and Casino.org paired the number with prediction markets posting their busiest weekend … Read more

Super Bowl LX Record Handle: $1.76 Billion Wagered, Sportsbooks Win Big

Super Bowl LX betting infographic showing record $1.76 billion U.S. handle with 27% year-over-year increase. Seahawks won 29-13 covering -4.5. Major losing bets include Mattress Mack $2M, Kendall Jenner $1M, and two $1M+ Circa Patriots wagers. Biggest winner turned $50K preseason Seahawks bet into $3.77M net profit.

A Record $1.76 Billion on One Game Americans legally wagered a record $1.76 billion on Super Bowl LX, according to the American Gaming Association. That’s a 27% jump from last year’s total. The global handle may have approached $4 billion when international markets are included. The Seahawks beat the Patriots 29-13 as 4.5-point favorites. The … Read more