Maryland Lottery and Gaming has reported the state’s total sports wagering activity for October 2026, as commercial and online operators combined to generate $69.2m of revenue, representing a decrease of 2.3%.
Along with the decrease in sports wagering revenue, Maryland Lottery and Gaming also reported a fall in the state’s total betting handle during October, which totaled $710.1m and decreased 3.6% year-over-year.
Online operations accounted for just over $68m of Maryland’s total sports wagering revenue for October, equating to a fall of 1.8%. Retail revenue totaled $1.2m during the monthly period and decreased 26.5%.
For handle, mobile operations decreased 3.2% to nearly $700.1m, while retail betting in Maryland drove just over $10m and fell by 24.5%.
Maryland bettors took home close to $637.7m in winnings during October, equating to a hold of 10.2% for mobile and commercial operators. Mobile players generated $71.2m in winnings, as commercial bettors produced an additional $8.8m.
Maryland Sports Wagering Handle History - 2026
How has the state's handle tracked since the beginning of this year?
During October, Maryland’s licensed betting operators submitted $13.8m in tax payments to the state’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, General Fund and Problem Gambling Fund, equating to a fall of 2.2%.
Since Maryland’s sports wagering market first launched in 2021, operators have submitted $306m to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, $42m to the General Fund and nearly $5.9m to the state’s Problem Gambling Fund.
On November 6, Maryland Lottery and Gaming also reported total casino activity for the month of October, with revenue from the state’s six commercial operators having decreased 1.4% to $159.7m.
MGM National Harbor accounted for the most casino revenue of any gaming property in Maryland for October but witnessed a decrease of 2.6% to $66.2m. Live! Casino & Hotel witnessed similar results, falling 0.4% to nearly $59.4m.
Despite Churchill Downs unveiling intentions to acquire the intellectual rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes races, Maryland exercised its right to match the offer in June
