Most action came from $357.5 million in mobile wagers, with a small share at retail books, all according to a new report released by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Handle and Revenue: How July Stacked Up
Compared with last July, the MD sports betting handle grew 9.2% to $333.3 million from $364.1 million this year, but taxable win slipped from $41.7 million as operators posted a lower hold and used more promos ($7.22 million vs. $1.01 million).
Those shifts explain why the state take landed at just over $7.25 million despite the larger handle.
July is typically seasonal and softer, sitting between the NBA Finals and football’s return. That pattern showed up in Maryland: June 2025 produced a higher handle ($403.8 million) and more state contributions on a 14.1% hold, before activity eased in July.
With preseason and college/NFL weeks ahead, handle usually ticks up again late August and September.
Where the Tax Dollars Went (and What Changed)
The tax structure for Maryland mobile sportsbooks shifted this summer. The 20% mobile rate began in June; starting in July, mobile operators send 15% of taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and 5% to the General Fund.
In July, that split equaled $5.47 million to the Blueprint fund and $1.78 million to the General Fund. Retail books continue to contribute 15% to the Blueprint fund.
Those education dollars are part of a broader, ongoing funding stream. Since launch in December 2021, Maryland has directed hundreds of millions to the Blueprint Fund for schools, with additional support flowing to the Problem Gambling Fund from expired prizes.
July’s contribution adds to that long-term base supporting education statewide.
The market remains overwhelmingly mobile, reflecting customer preference and app convenience. In July, online handle reached $357.5 million, while retail books handled $6.55 million, underscoring how dominant digital wagering has become across the state.
Expect that mix to persist as operators fine-tune apps, promos, and live betting offerings. Dominant online share also helps explain steady tax inflows despite month-to-month swings.
