DraftKings had its biggest week of mobile sports betting action in New York to fuel a state record revenue haul of $70.9 million for the week ending May 12, according to figures released Friday by the state’s gaming commission.
DraftKings accounted for more than half the winnings derived from wagers on the state’s nine sports betting apps, totaling $36.5 million thanks to a staggering 15.8% hold. It was the biggest weekly winnings posted of any digital operator, with FanDuel having held the record previously at $33.4 million for the week ending Jan. 14.
| Mobile Sportsbook | Week Ending Date | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MAY 12, 2024 | $36,518,817 |
| FanDuel | Jan. 14, 2024 | $33,383,093 |
| FanDuel | Sep. 10, 2023 | $32,331,054 |
| FanDuel | Oct. 15, 2023 | $29,551,595 |
| DraftKings | Apri 21, 2024 | $27,314,473 |
| FanDuel | Dec. 10, 2023 | $27,102,678 |
| FanDuel | MAY 12, 2024 | $26,898,591 |
| FanDuel | Jan. 22, 2023 | $26,569,171 |
| FanDuel | Jan. 21, 2024 | $25,836,353 |
| DraftKings | Aug. 6, 2023 | $25,149,544 |
DraftKings also recorded its highest weekly handle in the Empire State at $231.5 million, topping its previous best of $218.1 million for the week ending Dec. 17. It was the fourth-biggest handle among mobile operators overall since launching in January 2022, edging past the $229.7 million in accepted bets Caesars had the week ending Jan. 23, 2022.
FanDuel also had a large hand in setting the weekly sports betting revenue record. Its $26.9 million contribution ranks fifth internally and is seventh-best in the 123 weeks New York bettors have had sports betting apps available.