New York operators handle $500M for fourth consecutive week

Sunday, November 17, 2024 1:08 PM
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  • Brad Senkiw, Covers

The Empire State’s nine sports betting operators are finding their groove in November following a rough run in mid-October.

The New York Gaming Commission reported a handle of $527.2 million in the week ending Nov. 10, down 5.6% from the previous period but the fourth consecutive week with wagers above $500 million for the first time ever. A 10.5% hold during Week 10 in the NFL led to $55.2 million in gross revenue, a 5.5% increase.

It’s the first time since wagering went live in January 2022 that Empire State mobile sportsbooks combined to produce more than $50 million in revenue for three consecutive weeks.

Compared to Week 10 in 2023, dollars wagered were up 16% while revenue increased 25.7% year-over-year.