Wisconsin set out to create a tough non-conference slate in 2023, and that’s exactly what happened, as the Badgers will face Providence, Virginia, Marquette, and Arizona over the next month. Meanwhile, the Friars, 2-0, have started their season with wins over Columbia (78-59) and Milwaukee (79-69). The Badgers, 1-1, came out flying in the season opener, winning 105-76, but their defensive issues and free throw woes were highlighted in a hard-fought 80-70 loss to the Volunteers last week. Additionally, a summary of statewide handle and hold categorized by sport is outlined in the chart.After a tough loss last Friday at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers, the Wisconsin Badgers are set for a matchup against the Providence Friars in the Gavitt Games, a challenge between the Big Ten and the Big East. The success of the Ravens and college football played significant roles, and the convergence of various sports seasons in October, including baseball playoffs, the World Series, and the start of hockey and basketball, contributed to the overall robust market in Maryland.Ĭomprehensive insights into the performance of each sportsbook in October 2023 are provided in the attached chart, featuring key metrics such as handle, hold percentage, prizes paid, promotional play, taxable win, and contribution to the state. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin attributed the heightened activity to the popularity of football betting during this time of the year. The October handle was the second-highest single-month total in Maryland’s sports wagering history, trailing only December 2022, which reached $497,121,656.

Mobile bets provided $5,501,528 in contributions to the state, while retail sportsbooks added $310,717 to the total. The handle, meaning the total amount of money wagered by Maryland bettors, for October reached $483,147,391, with 95.9% attributed to mobile handle, amounting to $463,502,423. October marked a historic milestone, surpassing the previous record set in March 2023 by 9.5% and reaching a total of $5,812,245 in contributions to the state.

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