New York Posts Second $600 Million Weekly Betting Handle of 2026

New York’s online sports betting market has opened October with sustained momentum, recording its second weekly handle above $600 million within the first four weeks of the 2026 NFL season. The figures, published in weekly reports from the New York State Gaming Commission, reinforce the state’s position as the largest legal sports wagering market in the United States by volume. The football calendar has historically driven the heaviest betting activity in New York, and the current season has followed that pattern.