Gamblers wagered a total of $1.17 million at MGM Springfield’s in-person sportsbook in December.
BetMGM’s online and mobile sports handle — gambling lingo for the total amount bet — for December was $50.4 million.
It’s a snapshot. But the snapshot shows how the mobile part of sports betting — bet from anywhere you can use your phone — is overshadowing the in-person experience.
There is another number, this one national, compiled by the American Gaming Association. As of November, gross gambling revenue at casinos was tracking up 2.8% nationwide from calendar year 2025 compared with January through November of 2024. For that same time period, sports betting was up 17.4%.
