NY sportsbooks rake $595M in NFL Week 1

Betting handles hit a record high for an opening week, even as profits dropped.

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New York sportsbooks collected about $595 million in wagers during the first week of the NFL season, the highest total since online betting began in 2022. ^[1] Despite the massive volume of money moving through the system, the books made far less profit than last year. ^[2] Net winnings for the week came to roughly $17 million, a 44% drop from the previous season. ^[2] The lower profit margin happened because bettors found the games easy to pick, with few upsets and many high-scoring contests. ^[2]

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Bettors wagered approximately $595 million with New York sportsbooks in Week 1 of the NFL season, the most for an opening week since online betting launched in 2022, according to revenue numbers released by the New York State Gaming Commission. · ESPN
New York sportsbooks' net win from NFL Week 1 was approximately $17 million, down 44% from Week 1 last season, as bettors capitalized on a lack of upsets and high-scoring games. · ESPN

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