Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $8.8 million in contributions to the state in March 2026, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $105.6 million through the first nine months. Bettors wagered $604.7 million during the month and won back nearly $542 million, with sportsbook operators holding 10.4% of the total handle.
Of the March contributions, approximately $6.6 million was directed to education programs through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, while about $2.2 million went to the state’s General Fund. Officials noted that both retail and mobile operators contribute a portion of their proceeds to the Blueprint Fund, with mobile wagering also supporting the General Fund.
Per Maryland Lottery and Gaming:
Handle (Amount players wagered, including free promotional wagers)
· Retail: $9,466,511 (includes $19,030 in deductible free promotional wagers)
· Mobile: $595,247,135 (includes $17,027,907 in deductible free promotional wagers)
· Combined: $604,713,646
Prizes (Winnings paid to players)
· Retail: $8,719,106
· Mobile: $533,274,787
· Combined: $541,993,893
Hold (Handle less prizes paid)
· Retail: $747,405 (7.9%)
· Mobile: $61,972,348 (10.4%)
· Combined: $62,719,753 (10.4%)
Taxable Win (Amount remaining after deducting prizes, promotional wagers and other amounts)
· Retail: $687,568
· Mobile: $43,500,225
· Combined: $44,187,793
Sports Wagering Tax (15% of Taxable Win for Retail; 20% of Taxable Win for Mobile)
· Retail: $103,135
· Mobile: $8,700,045
· Combined: $8,803,180
Since the inception of Maryland’s sports wagering program in December 2021:
· Cumulative contribution to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund: $257,020,793
· Cumulative contribution to the General Fund: $26,011,320
· Cumulative expired prizes contributed to the Problem Gambling Fund: $5,390,537
