New York sportsbooks saw approximately $595 million in bets during the first week of the 2026 NFL season, marking the highest opening week total since the state introduced its regulated online sports betting market in January 2022, according to ESPN.
Figures released by the state’s gambling regulator, the New York State Gaming Commission, indicate the total was the sixth-largest weekly betting handle recorded in New York and was almost 13% higher than the amount wagered during 2025’s NFL opening week.
Despite the increase in betting volume, New York sportsbooks recorded approximately US$17 million in net winnings, a 44% year-over-year decrease.
