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July brought a mix of wins and losses for New York’s betting and gaming operators. While mobile sports wagering stayed well ahead of last year’s numbers, the month saw a dip from June’s highs. The state’s commercial casinos, on the other hand, delivered a small but steady year-on-year gain.
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Sports betting operators experienced a softer month compared to June, but July still beat last year’s results. Total handle reached $1.4 billion—down 15% month-over-month but up 11% compared to the $1.26 billion wagered in July 2024. GGR came in at $155.6 million, lower than June’s $206.5 million but higher than last year’s $140.3 million.
FanDuel once again led in revenue, generating $61.4 million from $476.9 million in handle. Its GGR grew 3.5% year-on-year, though handle dipped slightly by 1.2%. DraftKings followed closely, taking $509.4 million in wagers with $52.5 million in GGR—up 9.5% and 11.5% respectively from last year.
Fanatics recorded one of the most impressive jumps. The operator posted $137.7 million in handle (up 80.9%) and $13.9 million in GGR (up 55.5%), strengthening its position in the state. ESPN Bet, less than a year in the market, pulled in $37.1 million in handle and $3.9 million in GGR, already outperforming Bally Bet and several others.
Among the rest, performance was more varied. BetMGM handled $98.1 million and earned $10 million in GGR, both improving by double digits year-on-year. Bally Bet also grew strongly, with $9.2 million in handle (up 42.3%) and $865,910 in GGR (up 75.3%). Caesars struggled, with both handle and GGR down nearly 10%, while Resorts World Bet suffered the steepest fall—handle down 54.8% and GGR down 50%. RSI saw only slight declines.
In commercial casino gaming, July’s total GGR reached $60.6 million, up from $57.2 million a year ago. Operators kept $45.5 million, while $15.1 million went to state coffers in gaming taxes. Slots remained the biggest earner, generating $45.1 million from $555.6 million wagered. Table games produced $14.3 million in GGR from $78 million in drop, while poker contributed $0.9 million. Land-based sports betting added $0.3 million in GGR from $2.3 million in wagers.
The numbers show that while New York’s betting market remains strong, operator performance is uneven. Some sportsbooks are riding momentum from brand growth and market share gains, while others are losing ground despite overall industry expansion.