Maryland Takes in More Than $3 Million in Sports Betting Taxes for September

is certainly welcoming the NFL back with open arms.

Maryland Lottery and Gaming reported $442,450,666 in total sports betting handle for September, a 67% increase in handle from August s $263.7 million sports betting total. Maryland s 13 retail and 12 online sports betting operators combined to generate more than $3.2 million in sports betting revenue for the state during the opening month of college and NFL football.

The state also welcomed its 13th retail sportsbook as well, when Canton Gaming and its operator partner Parx Interactive opening a sportsbook at The Green Turtle in Townson on Friday, Sept. 29.

Online Sports Betting Dominates as Usual

Online sports betting accounted for more than 95% of the total September sports betting handle. The Old Line Stateā€¦