MARYLAND- In July 2024, Maryland's sports wagering market made a significant impact, generating $6.25 million in contributions to the state fr…
Fueled by the NFL playoffs, Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8,246,847 in contributions to the state from a handle of $544,971,369 during January 2024.
The $8.2 million contribution to the state surpassed the previous single-month high of $6.5 million in December 2023, and was nearly four times more than the January 2023 total of $2,114,613. The January 2024 handle was a 23.4% increase compared to January 2023.
The first sports bets were placed on Friday at the Ocean Downs in Berlin after the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) issued a sports wagering license to the casino.