It was also 14.1% above what sportsbooks attracted in September betting. The $829 million in combined handle with 12 mobile sportsbooks and 18 retail sites was 4% higher than the prior record of $797.1 million in October 2022, according to the monthly data released Friday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Monthly Pennsylvania sports betting volume was able to exceed $800 million for the first time in October, undoubtedly fueled by the busy football schedule that included popular and contending teams in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College.