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This is exactly the kind of Maryland sports betting news that people have been wanting to see. With mobile betting options launched not that long ago, we’ve seen the numbers spike up on a consistent basis. This figured to be the case, as people love placing their wagers on the go. With that said, mobile betting made a huge impact for Maryland sports betting in September and this needs to be talked about quite a bit moving forward.
According to a report, Maryland posted its second-highest betting handle ever with $442.5 million for September. This is a major increase from the 2022 numbers in September – the main reason for this is 100 percent that online options are now put in place for sports fans to take advantage of. With Maryland sports betting in particular, the past six months or so have been quite fantastic.
The summer months saw some great figures due to the baseball season in full swing and it’s no shock that September was so strong because of the return of the football season. In Maryland, we’ve seen plenty of support for Big Ten action, as people all over the state are always going to have high interest in the NCAAF betting odds. The Terrapins have been a bit up and down this season, but that hasn’t had a negative impact on the betting consistency.
Moving forward, we can only imagine that more great stats will be coming and mobile betting is key for that. Now that people can conveniently place bets from wherever they want, including the comfort of their own home, it only makes sense that more sports bets are coming in. This is exactly what officials wanted to see when the laws were changed. More good news will surely be on the way in the coming months.
Top U.S. states by sports betting $$ wagered, September 2023 (of states reporting so far):
1. New York: $1.77 BILLION
2. New Jersey: $1.30 BILLION
3. Massachusetts: $512M
4. Maryland: $442.5M
5. Tennessee: $418M
6. Indiana: $404M
7. Iowa: $246M
8. Kansas: $219M— Ben Fawkes (@BFawkes22) October 17, 2023
Washington Commanders bets have been strong in Maryland thus far this season
To no surprise, Washington Commanders bets have been strong in Maryland thus far this season. While the year has been a bit tough for Sam Howell and Co., that doesn’t mean that passionate fans in Maryland have stopped paying attention to the NFC East side. This weekend too, you’ve got to assume that there are going to be a boatload of bets placed on the Commanders game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.
This is the first rivalry game of the season between these two sides and no one can argue that there’s some bad blood here. The Giants beat the Commanders at FedEx Field last year, while the two sides tied in a thriller in New Jersey. Now, the Commanders are hoping to keep the long season going for Brian Daboll, as the Giants are shockingly 1-5 on the season. No one was expecting this.
B-Rob doing B-Rob things 😤 pic.twitter.com/gD4Qo0cx7P
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 17, 2023
It’s up in the air if quarterback Daniel Jones is going to be able to play for the G-Men or not. If he can’t suit up, then the Commanders will have improved NFL betting odds to post a victory. Should Jones miss the action, then veteran QB Tyrod Taylor will get the start. If that’s the case, Washington’s pass-rush will hope to make life difficult for him and the offensive line as a whole.
In terms of NFL betting in Maryland, things are sky-high and we’re only six games into the new season. Betting will keep coming in and the excitement will also rise as we inch closer to the postseason. The Chiefs, Eagles and 49ers hold the top Super Bowl betting odds to win it all. While the Commanders aren’t in the mix, people still care about the big game and will be getting in their futures bets sooner rather than later.
Mobile betting has been a historic change for Maryland
With everything we’ve said above, it’s easy to see why mobile betting has been a historic change for Maryland. From the moment the first online bets were allowed, everyone saw just how popular this is. Some states are yet to legalize online options and it is a major mistake. While going to an in-person sportsbook can be fun, there is nothing easier in terms of betting than turning on your phone, checking the best-rated sportsbook and placing a bet.
Instead of having to get in your car and place your bets, you can now do so in Maryland in a matter of seconds. This is something that people had been wanting for a while. Lawmakers listened to those pleas and they were able to get things done. With that, we’re also seeing plenty of benefits for Maryland, which includes a bump in the sports betting revenue that can be used for needed resources.
With the success of online betting, it should motivate other states to follow suit. Maryland has a great setup in terms of legal sports wagers and fans are loving every minute of things. As great as the past few months have been, it’s safe to assume that the rest of 2023 will be brilliant for the state too.
