Maryland’s sports betting handle was up 6% in August, revenue was up more than $16 million compared to July to $263.7 million.

Mobile wagering delivered $2,457,709 in contributions to the state during August, while retail sportsbooks contributed $97,962. The state’s sports wagering market added two new retail sportsbooks that conducted their controlled demonstration dates during the last week of August.

Maryland’s sports wagering market launched with five retail locations in December 2021.  The first seven mobile sportsbooks launched in November 2022. 

As of the end of August 2023, there were 12 retail locations and 12 mobile operators. Additional retail locations and mobile sportsbooks are expected to launch in the near future, state officials say.