Mobile sports betting gross gaming revenue (GGR) in New York declined year-on-year in September despite the Empire State reporting an increase in handle.
Total sports betting handle in New York during September was $1.80bn (£1.38bn/€1.65bn). This is 2.3% up on last year and 25.0% ahead of August this year.
Data released by the New York State Gaming Commission this week also shows GGR in September amounted to $159.4m. The monthly total is down 3.7% year-on-year but is 27.5% more than August.
This resulted in a state-wide hold of 8.86% for the month.
DraftKings still the one to beat
Looking at individual operators, DraftKings remains some way out in front. For September, DraftKings generated $69.7m in revenue off a $788.3m handle, leaving an 8.84% hold.
Flutter-owned FanDuel was again second, reporting $52.6m in revenue from $511.6m in total bets. Hold was 10.28%.
Caesars was the next closest challenger with $13.0m off a $147.2m handle, leaving an 8.83% hold. BetMGM was next on $10..
