New York Posted a Massive Betting Handle in Late August

Peter Lewisby Peter Lewis
Updated: September 5, 2023
New York Posted a Massive Betting Handle in Late August

With the return of the NFL here, you just had a feeling that the New York sports betting news was going to be fantastic. Every single summer, people are fired up to place bets on the NFL and this was no exception for the Empire State. More specifically, we have seen things explode for people all over New York. Just how great were things of late? Well, New York posted a massive betting handle in late August, which was fantastic to see for so many people.

According to a report, New York had a total betting handle of $212.4 million for the final week in August. That is nothing short of sensational. While the full August numbers are yet to be released, we can expect them to flirt with $1 billion for sure. The high handle to close the month shouldn’t come as a surprise, as it was the final week of the NFL preseason. There were some tasty matchups.

This included a showdown at MetLife Stadium between the New York Jets and New York Giants. This was the official debut of Aaron Rodgers with Gang Green, so people were checking the NFL betting odds to see what kind of numbers were placed on Rodgers to throw at least one touchdown. While his first drive didn’t go as planned, Rodgers ended up playing well overall and he hit second-year wideout Garrett Wilson for a TD.

This was fantastic to see and it really has people all over New York and New Jersey excited to see what he’ll be able to get done this season. The pressure is going to be high for Rodgers to live up to the hype for his new team. New York fans are going to be betting big on him this fall and winter. So far, things have been going great from a betting standpoint and things will surely heat up in the coming weeks.

Week 1 of the NFL will be massive for New York betting

It goes without saying, but Week 1 of the NFL will be massive for New York betting to start the handle for September. After a long summer of training camps and preseason action, opening night for the league is arriving on Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions facing off. This is going to be an epic showdown, as the Chiefs are hoping to set the tone for the new campaign after winning the Super Bowl last year.

Then after that, plenty of fans will be focused on the Jets, Giants and Bills. All three local teams have fantastic NFL betting odds in their respective divisions. With the Giants, they are hoping to make a run to win the NFC East, which won’t be easy with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both holding betting odds than them. However, Daniel Jones and the new-look offense are ready to surprise plenty of people.

With the Bills, they’ve come close to reaching the Super Bowl the past three years, but they just haven’t been able to get over the hump. After losing to the Chiefs in back-to-back years in the postseason, they suffered a surprising home defeat to the Bengals last year in the Divisional Round. This was a major setback for Josh Allen and Co. Now, though, the Bills are ready to prove their haters wrong and plenty of people in Buffalo will be betting big on them.

There’s so much star power in New York, which makes the NFL season that much more fun for bettors. This is the best time of year from a betting standpoint, as folks are jacked up to not only watch their favorite teams, but also place a lot of money on them too. This is great news for the best-rated sportsbooks too, as they’re going to be working overtime to get the best, latest odds up for fans to enjoy.

Online betting numbers are on the rise in New York

In more fantastic news for the state, online betting numbers are on the rise in New York. This has been the case for a while, as people love the flexibility of being able to place wagers using a mobile app from the comfort of their own homes. On top of that, nearby states will have their citizens travel to New York for vacation too, knowing they can take advantage of the legal betting options that have been made available. This is a boost for the local economy as well, which is great to see.

While the online betting numbers this summer have been strong, you already know that things are going to flourish this fall and winter. The NFL is always a major attraction for people in NY and this year is going to be no different. This weekend, you’re going to see countless online bets placed on the NFL action, which will be great news for lawmakers and officials. Business is booming for New York sports betting, which is fantastic for everyone involved.

Peter Lewis

Peter Lewis Jr. comes from Mississippi where he and his family spend their days discussing college football, baseball and basketball. He's written sports journalism for years after studying journalism at a local university. Over time, Peter has cultivated extensive knowledge covering sports betting legislation across the country. He closely tracks the latest regulatory developments and provides key insights into their impacts. Peter also offers sharp MLB betting analysis, leveraging stats and trends to identify value on matchups.

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