New York’s eight mobile sportsbooks combined for $244.1 million in gross gaming revenue in April, a 26.7% increase over April 2025, according to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission.
The jump in revenue came despite handle staying essentially flat in the year-over-year sample. Bettors wagered $2.17 billion across the eight operators, up just 0.6% from the $2.15 billion handled a year earlier. The statewide hold climbed to 11.3% in April, compared to 8.9% in April 2025.
The state collected $124.5 million in tax receipts for the month. It was the first month of New York’s 2026-2027 fiscal year, in which the allocation for problem gambling education and treatment is being doubled from $6 million annually to $12 million.
Breakdown
FanDuel led all operators with approximately $771.6 million in handle and $101.2 million in revenue at an eye-popping 13.1% hold. Revenue was up roughly 19.4% year-over-year despite a 6.2% decline in handle.
DraftKings reported $732.3 million in handle and $80.7 million in revenue at an 11% hold. Revenue increased 20.7% from April 2025, while handle was essentially flat at 0.7% growth.
Fanatics posted the largest year-over-year gains in the market. The upstart sportsbook accepted $262 million in wagers, up 49.1% from $175.7 million in April 2025. It generated $23.5 million in revenue, an 87.8% increase. Its hold came in at 9%.
BetMGM took $157.5 million in handle and held 10% for $15.8 million in revenue, up 41.5% year-over-year. Caesars accepted $139.1 million in wagers, down 9.4% from April 2025, but a 9.9% hold pushed revenue up 41% to $13.7 million.
BetRivers, operated by Rush Street Interactive, reported $41.8 million in handle and $4.8 million in revenue at an 11.5% hold, a 42.8% revenue increase over April 2025.
TheScore Bet took $45.3 million in wagers, down 19% from ESPN Bet’s handle as Penn Entertainment’s former online sportsbook in April 2025. Revenue was essentially flat at $3 million on a 6.6% hold.
Bally Bet posted its highest April figures on record, with handle up 40.1% to $15.6 million and revenue up 168.7% to $1.3 million at an 8.4% hold.
FanDuel and DraftKings combined for approximately 69% of the April handle. Fanatics, the third-largest operator by handle, has now posted year-over-year handle growth above 40% for two consecutive months, according to commission data.
All-time mobile sports wagering handle in New York has now surpassed $92 billion with April’s figures.
