Maryland’s sports betting market sent $9.1 million to the state in September, most of it to the fund that pays for the state’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan.
Bettors wagered $652.2 million during the month and won back $593.7 million in prizes, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Sportsbooks kept $58.5 million, or 9% of the handle.
September’s state contribution, $9,096,266, was up from about $7 million in August and $8.4 million in July. Through the first three months of fiscal 2027, sports betting has generated nearly $24.6 million for the state.
Where the money goes
Retail sportsbooks pay 15% of their taxable proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund. Mobile operators pay 15% to the Blueprint fund and another 5% to the state’s general fund.
In September, that meant:
- $6.89 million to the Blueprint fund
- $2.21 million to the general fund
Since Maryland’s sports betting program began in December 2021, it has sent $295.6 million to the Blueprint fund and $38.6 million to the general fund. Another $5.8 million in expired prizes has gone to the state’s Problem Gambling Fund.
Mobile dominates
Nearly all of the betting happened on phones and computers. Mobile handle was $641.2 million, compared with $11 million at retail sportsbooks.
September 2026 Retail Mobile Combined Handle $11,049,602 $641,151,298 $652,200,900 Prizes $9,244,089 $584,502,426 $593,746,515 Hold $1,805,514 (16.3%) $56,648,871 (8.8%) $58,454,385 (9.0%) Taxable win $1,761,143 $44,160,471 $45,921,614 State tax $264,171 $8,832,094 $9,096,266
The handle includes free promotional bets: $10.9 million on mobile and $15,815 at retail. Those are deducted before the state’s share is figured, which is why taxable win is lower than hold.
Results for each sportsbook are posted on the Maryland Lottery and Gaming website.
Maryland residents can get confidential help with a gambling problem at no cost by calling 1-800-GAMBLER or visiting mdgamblinghelp.org.
