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Christmas week boost restores growth momentum for New York sports betting
Revenue jumped 71 % week-over-week, lifting New York sports betting profits after a recent slump, per the Gaming Commission.
New York Sports Betting Revenue Climbs at Christmas
January 5, 2026 • Trending
New York sports betting revenue rebounded significantly during Christmas week, with sportsbooks posting a $63.3 million profit and increased wagering compared to last year’s holiday period.
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Holiday wagering nearly $539 million despite slight handle decline
A Christmas week handle of $538.6 million was down 8.5 %, yet wagering still surpassed last year’s holiday levels.
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Operators maintain consistent weekly wins in New York sports betting
Eight online books posted at least $50 million in wins seven of the last nine weeks.
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NFL outcomes helped push New York sports betting action higher
Week 17 underdogs covered multiple Christmas games, contributing to increased betting activity across the state sportsbooks.
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Major sportsbooks led the rebound in New York sports betting
FanDuel and DraftKings accounted for most of the profit increase during the holiday betting surge.
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Hold percentages indicate stronger win rates for bettors and operators
An 11.7 % hold on wagers showed robust returns despite slightly lower total bets.
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Yearly comparison shows New York sports betting holiday growth trend
Wagering rose about 3.6 % from the Christmas period in 2024, signaling sustained interest.
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