In October Arizona sports betting handle increased.

In October 2023 Arizona bettors wagered $648.2m on sports, a 4.8% increase from last year and a 6.2% rise from September. Nearly all the action, 99% came from mobile betting, only $5.4m from retail.

This marks the seventh time in 2023 that betting turnover exceeded $600m. Notably DraftKings and FanDuel each saw around $220m in mobile turnover, while FanDuel led in retail with $2.1m in revenue.

 

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The increase in sports betting handle in Arizona during October 2023 is indeed impressive. With a total wager of $648.2 million, there was a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year's October and a 6.2% rise from September. It is particularly noteworthy that almost all of the betting action, a staggering 99%, was generated through mobile betting, while only $5.4 million came from retail.

The fact that this is the seventh instance in 2023 where the betting turnover surpassed $600 million further demonstrates the popularity and growth of the sports betting industry in Arizona. The two prominent players, DraftKings and FanDuel, experienced significant mobile turnover with each garnering around $220 million in bets. Additionally, FanDuel emerged as the leader in the retail sector, generating $2.1 million in revenue.

These numbers indicate not only the increasing acceptance and adoption of sports betting in Arizona but also the dominance of mobile platforms. The convenience and accessibility offered by mobile betting platforms are clearly resonating with bettors and driving the industry forward. With such strong results, it will be interesting to see how the Arizona sports betting market continues to evolve in the future.