New York Sports Betting Handle Reaches $2.4 Billion in September, Up 5% Year on Year
New York's September sports betting handle hit a record $2.4 billion, rising 5% from 2025 despite growing prediction market competition.
New York sports bettors wagered more than $2.4 billion in September, setting a new high for the month and pushing back against claims that prediction markets are eating into traditional sports betting. The New York State Gaming Commission reported the figure on Thursday.
September’s total represents a 5% increase compared to the same month in 2025, adding roughly $114 million in handle. The growth comes as some regulated gambling operators have warned that sports prediction platforms are diverting customer activity away from conventional sportsbooks.
Despite those concerns, the state’s mobile sports betting market continues to expand. The $2.4 billion handle marks the highest September total since New York launched legal mobile wagering in early 2022.
Industry observers have noted that prediction markets—which allow users to bet on outcomes of non-sport events such as elections or financial moves—have grown in popularity this year. But the latest New York data suggests sports betting demand remains resilient.
The commission did not break out revenue figures for September in the initial report. Full financial details, including operator revenues and tax contributions, are expected in the coming weeks.
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