December Football Drives Maryland Sports Betting Revenue, Boosts Education Funding

Maryland sportsbooks reported approximately $636 million in wagers in December 2025. The month produced more than $15.7 million in contributions to the state, making it the second-highest monthly total for state sports betting contributions.

The strong Maryland sports betting revenue came during a high-volume betting period tied to the football season.

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Football Betting Drives December Revenue

December wagering activity was driven primarily by college football and NFL bets, including late-season playoff races.

The Maryland Lottery and Gaming agency reported $15,736,889 in total contributions from Maryland sports betting for the month. According to spokesman Seth Elkin, the breakdown included $11,849,429 directed to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund and $3,887,460 allocated to the state’s General Fund.

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Maryland Education Funding Allocation

Maryland’s sports betting revenue structure directs a portion of proceeds to education through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports education programs such as teacher salaries, pre-K education, and school infrastructure. Additional funding is allocated to the General Fund and the state’s Problem Gambling Fund.

Current contribution structure:

• Retail sportsbooks: 15% of taxable proceeds to the Blueprint Fund
• Mobile sportsbooks: 20% of taxable proceeds to the Blueprint Fund (as of June 2025)

Slight Handle Decrease Compared to 2024

December’s handle was nearly flat compared to December 2024, marking the first year-over-year decrease in handle in Maryland’s sports betting history.

Despite the flat wagering volume, Maryland betting apps reported a 12.7% hold rate, which contributed to higher overall revenue. December also represented the first month in the state’s sports betting timeline to record a year-over-year handle decline.