Maryland’s sports wagering market generated more than $13.7 million in state contributions during October 2026, marking the fourth-highest monthly total since sports betting began in the state.
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, bettors wagered approximately $710.1 million during October, the state’s third-highest monthly wagering total on record. Players received approximately $637.7 million in winnings, leaving sportsbook operators with $72.4 million before deductions.
Of the $13.78 million contributed to the state, approximately $10.38 million went to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education, while $3.4 million went to the state’s General Fund.
Mobile sports wagering accounted for approximately $700.1 million of October’s wagers, while retail sportsbooks handled approximately $10 million.
Through the first four months of Fiscal Year 2027, sports wagering has generated more than $38.3 million in state funds.
Since Maryland launched sports wagering in December 2021, the program has contributed nearly $306 million to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund and more than $42 million to the state’s General Fund.
