Unlike NFL‘s signature game.
According to a betting apps in the state — collected more than $1 million in revenue while posting a hold of approximately 28% from $3.5 million worth of wagers placed on the Kansas City Chiefs’ 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
“Having a soft opening in November, I think that attributed to not receiving any complaints,” said Milt Champion, executive director for the Maine Gambling Control Unit. “Everybody had a really good time with [sports betting this weekend]. It’s been quiet, and that’s a good thing.”
As a point of comparison, Nevada sportsbooks won $6.8 million against a record $185.6 million handle.
Champion said they arrived at the handle by counting wagers made up to 10 days before the game. He did not provide a breakout for the two operators, but he did note that the state received nearly $110,000 in tax receipts. The 10% tax rate Maine levies on revenue implies that the total winnings may be closer to $1.1 million.
Maine bettors have wagered more than $120 million in the first three months since launch, with DraftKings ing for about 80% of that amount. The state has generated $1.4 million in taxes in that span.
