“People love to bet on football, and that is certainly reflected in the handle this time of year,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming director John Martin.Īnother potential reason for the uptick in wagers is the rare sports equinox where all four major sports were played on the same day (which happened on Oct. Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced a handle of $483.1 million, the second highest on record (December 2022 had $497 million in bets).
Maryland enjoyed one of its best months in terms of legal sports betting this October and there is a lot to look forward to this year.
