Washington, D.C.: FanDuel continued strong start in June

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 3:49 PM
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  • Chris Altruda, SportsHandle

FanDuel continues to make the most of its expansion into Washington D.C. as the official sportsbook of the DC Lottery, posting its third consecutive hold of 15% or higher in June, according to figures released by the state agency.

FanDuel, which was sub-contracted to conduct sports betting by Intralot and began taking bets in that capacity in mid-April, accounted for just over 90% of the near-$4 million won by sportsbooks across the district in June. Its $23.2 million in handle represented more than 78% of the $29.6 million worth of bets placed.

Overall, handle was up 165.7% from June 2023 while revenue skyrocketed nearly eight-fold. The district-wide hold of 13.5% on all wagers marked the sixth time in the last seven months it was above 10%.