Sports betting in Maine experiences a 21% surge in April compared to the previous month.
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Boom in Maine's Sports Betting Market
Hear ye, hear ye! The gambling scene in good ol' Maine's been a-growin', and it ain't no small potatoes! With a whopping 21% increase in April, the total handle clocked in at a mighty $46.4 million. Buckle up, folks, 'cause things are just gettin' started!
Let's Dive Deeper
The rise in sports betting in Maine began when it launched in late 2023, and things have been lookin' up ever since. The total handle for the whole of 2024 topped out at a whopping $524.4 million, which is a considerable improvement from the first couple months of operation in 2023, with a mere $82.09 million handle.
As for 2025 so far, the total handle's been steady, with a slight uptick in January and March compared to December 2024. However, there's some speculation of a lull in the summer months, much like the pattern observed in 2024 when the mobile handle dipped from $47.5 million in March to $38.4 million in April.
The Biggest Betting Day Yet
The highest handle in more than a year was seen in December 2024, with a jaw-droppin' $52.8 million! September, October, and November 2024 isn't too far behind, with handles close to or surpassing that amount. But I reckon you're wonderin', who clinched the top spot. Alas, the currently available data don't reveal which company claimed the biggest handle yet.
Rest assured, major operators like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM are all big players in many other states. Yet, the detailed handle figures for each company in Maine are as secretive as a pirate's treasure map in the current data. Ah, the thrill of the chase! Keep your eyes peeled and your wallets full, folks, 'cause this Maine gambling scene is heatin' up!
The surge in sports betting activities in Maine has extended beyond its initial launch in late 2023, with the total handle for the whole of 2024 reaching an impressive $524.4 million. With the increasing popularity of sports-betting, major operators like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM are expected to further heighten the sports-betting market in Maine.
