New York records 15.3% fall in August sports betting handle
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
New York recorded sports betting handle of $1,733,255,323 in August 2026, a 15.3% annual decline, Online Poker Report reported. Revenue decreased 5.2% to $168,863,633 as hold rose to 9.74%. New York represented 76% of combined handle across the five states covered in the initial reporting.
Why it matters
For investors, New York’s higher hold accompanied a smaller revenue decline than its fall in betting handle.