Pennsylvania sports betting numbers skyrocket

Sports Betting

Information released by The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Friday, the six operating PA sportsbooks combined for the industry’s biggest month yet.

Collectively, the books took in more than $32 million in wagers in January.

A combined $2.6 million in gross revenue resulted, representing a respectable hold of 8.1 percent.

That said, not all shined bright for Keystone State properties.

SugarHouse Sportsbook, which became the first PA sportsbook to report an eight-figure handle. However, of its $10,795,121 in accepted wagers, the property came away with a mere $103,523 in gross revenue or 0.96 percent of its handle.

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