Maryland Reports $14.1M in Sports Wager Contributions for October

The Maryland sports wagering market reported $14.1 million in state contributions during October 2025, according to data from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The month reflected strong activity across football, MLB postseason play, and the start of hockey and basketball seasons.

Good to Know

• Total wagers reached $736.6m in October
• Mobile platforms accounted for nearly all betting activity
• Education and state funds receive dedicated revenue shares

Sports bettors placed $736.6m in wagers during the month, with $663.9m paid back as prizes. Sportsbook operators retained 9.9% of total wagered amounts. Mobile platforms generated $723.3m of the overall handle, while retail locations recorded $13.3m. Hold rates came in at 9.8% for mobile and 12.1% for retail.

The state uses a structured revenue system tied to online and retail wagering. Retail operators contribute 15% of taxable revenue to the Blueprint for Maryland Future Fund, which supports public education. Mobile operators contribute 15% to the Blueprint Fund and an additional 5% to the state General Fund.

For October alone, Blueprint contributions reached $10.6m, while $3.5m from mobile wagering flowed into the General Fund. Across the first four months of Fiscal Year 2026, sports wagering contributions total $43.9m.

Expansion continued during October with the opening of a new retail sportsbook at Canton Gaming in Pikesville on October 24. The venue, operated in partnership with Crab Services, relocated from Towson after receiving regulatory authorization. The state now hosts 13 retail sportsbooks and 12 mobile platforms.

Since regulated wagering began in December 2021, cumulative contributions total:

• $210.5m to the Blueprint Fund
• $10.7m to the General Fund
• $5m from expired prizes directed to the Problem Gambling Fund

FAQ

How much of the total handle came from mobile betting?

Mobile platforms accounted for $723.3m out of $736.6m wagered in October.

Where do wagering contributions go?

Funds support public education programs through the Blueprint Fund, and mobile operations also contribute to the General Fund.

How many operators are active in the state?

There are currently 13 retail sportsbooks and 12 mobile platforms active.

Has the state continued to expand access to retail wagering?

Yes. A new retail location opened in Pikesville during October.