NFL Helps New Hampshire Set Massive Sports Betting Records in October

Online and retail records smashed in busy month of sports

by - Thursday, November 25th, 2021 10:47

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The New Hampshire Lottery has released its latest monthly revenues figures revealing that the state’s sportsbooks accepted $98.2 million in wagers throughout the month of October—an all-time record for the Granite State.

The latest figures mark a 44.2% increase in sports betting activity as New Hampshire gamblers wagered more $30 million more than in September when they also set a monthly record with $68 million in wagers.

Online sports betting accounted for 69.3% of all betting activity as mobile operators accepted an all-time record total of $68.1 million in wagers through online sports betting apps. Mobile operators generated gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $3.9 million up slight from the $3.8 million reported in September. This resulted in a revenue share for the state of $1.9 million.

Retail sports betting outlets set their own record as operators reported accepting $30 million in wagers, an increase of over 70% from the previous month’s retail activity. This resulted in retail GGR of $1.4 million and a state revenue share of $627,898.

Combined GGR for the month of October totaled $5.4 million resulting in a total state revenue share of $2.56 million, another state record.

Olivia Richardson

Olivia has worked as an editor and writer for major brands across multiple niches. She now focuses on the iGaming and sports betting industries.