BALTIMORE, Md. – Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $9,226,682 to the state in June 2025, concluding Fiscal Year 2025 with a total of $88,923,572 directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. This fund, which supports public education programs, saw a 47.4% increase in contributions from sports wagering compared to $60,311,456 in FY2024, reflecting the market’s growth in its second full year of mobile and retail operations.
In June 2025, sports bettors wagered $403,841,872, with $346,732,134 paid out in prizes. Sportsbook operators retained 14.1% of the handle. Mobile wagering accounted for $396,184,225 of the handle, while retail wagering contributed $7,657,647. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund benefited from a temporary increase in mobile operators’ tax rate to 20% of taxable proceeds in June, up from 15%, as mandated by the Budget Reconciliation and Finance Act passed in 2025.
Tax Changes and Contributions
The Budget Reconciliation and Finance Act, effective June 1, 2025, raised the mobile sports wagering tax rate to 20% for June, with all proceeds going to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. Starting July 2025, mobile operators will contribute 15% to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund and 5% to the General Fund, while retail operators maintain a 15% contribution to the Blueprint. In June, mobile wagering generated $9,086,277 for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, and retail wagering added $140,405.
Market Performance and Operations
Maryland’s sports wagering market, supported by 11 mobile platforms and 12 retail locations, showed robust growth. The Greene Turtle in Canton transitioned from betParx to Crab Services, closing from June 4 to June 12 for system demonstrations and reopening on June 13. The state’s taxable win in June was $46,367,418, with mobile wagering contributing $45,431,385 and retail $936,033.
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund has received $177,376,733 from sports wagering since the program’s inception in December 2021. Additionally, $4,539,272 in expired prizes have supported the Problem Gambling Fund, aiding prevention and treatment programs.
Economic and Educational Impact
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund supports initiatives like early childhood education, teacher development, and school infrastructure. The $88.9 million contributed in FY2025 underscores the wagering market’s role in funding these programs. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin noted the market’s growth, emphasizing responsible betting through tools on mobile apps.
Detailed June 2025 data, including handle, hold percentage, and contributions by sportsbook, is available at mdgaming.com. Maryland encourages responsible play, offering support through 1-800-GAMBLER and mdgamblinghelp.org.
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund continues to benefit from the state’s expanding sports wagering market, ensuring sustained investment in public education.
