Through one week of the NFL season, FanDuel Sportsbook is an emphatic 1-0 in New York.
The mobile sports wagering titan set the single-week record for revenue by a sportsbook in the Empire State, as the New York State Gaming Commission reported on Thursday that FanDuel reaped $32.3 million in winnings from $195.5 million in wagers for the week ending Sept. 10.
FanDuel became the first operator in 88 weeks of New York'mobile wagering to surpass $30 million in revenue, smashing its previous high of $26.6 million set the week ending Jan. 22. It was the third time an operator cleared $25 million, with DraftKings last accomplishing the feat with $25.1 million for the week ending Aug. 6.
The start of the NFL season contributed to a 33% spike in handle from the previous week, as the eight mobile operators in the state combined for $416 million handle. FanDuel was not the only sportsbook to win big. Six operators had holds of 9.3% or higher and four topped 10% as the $56.6 million in revenue ranked second only to the $57.5 million accrued for the week ending Jan. 22.