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New York mobile sports betting handle sets October record at $2.79bn

New York sportsbooks accepted a record $2.787bn in October wagers and generated $258.1m in GGR, with FanDuel and DraftKings accounting for 71% of handle.

November 12, 2026 3 min read

New York’s mobile sportsbooks recorded a monthly handle of $2.787bn in October 2026, 5.5% above the previous record set in October 2025 and 16.1% above September.

Gross gaming revenue reached $258.1m, up 8.1% year on year.

Market concentration

FanDuel accepted approximately $1.02bn in wagers and DraftKings $948.7m. Together, the two operators accounted for about 71% of handle and 76% of GGR. Fanatics posted the strongest growth among larger brands, with handle rising 56% year on year to $321.4m.

New York taxes mobile sports wagering GGR at 51%, generating $131.7m for education in October. The figures reinforce the scale and concentration of the state’s market and provide a benchmark for acquisition costs and competitive positioning.

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