April Revenue Insights
BOSTON, MA, July 15, 2025
Massachusetts sportsbooks recorded $690.3 million in handle and $65.94 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in April 2025, continuing the state’s steady growth since launching sports betting in March 2023. The month’s hold rate stood at 9.8%, delivering $13.16 million in tax revenue, according to figures from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
April’s numbers reflect both a rebound from March’s lower 7.02% hold and a meaningful jump in year-over-year tax performance.
April 2025 Performance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Handle | $690,255,201 |
| Gross Gaming Revenue | $65,941,354 |
| Hold Rate | 9.80% |
| Tax Revenue | $13,163,929 |
April-to-April: Three-Year Comparison
April 2025 marks the third April since Massachusetts legalized sports betting. Here's how the state has progressed:
| Year | Handle | GGR | Hold % | Tax Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $579,262,823 | $60,301,564 | 10.17% | $11,799,200 |
| 2024 | $603,253,751 | $50,593,502 | 8.14% | $9,918,583 |
| 2025 | $690,255,201 | $65,941,354 | 9.80% | $13,163,929 |
- Handle growth: Up 19% from April 2023 and 14% from April 2024
- GGR increase: April 2025 posted the highest gross revenue of any April to date
- Tax revenue: Surpassed the $13 million mark for the first time in a single April
Maturity Over Momentum
Massachusetts entered the legal sports betting space relatively late compared to states like New Jersey or Pennsylvania. But with a full mobile rollout and strong regulatory oversight, the state is showing that measured growth and operational consistency can yield year-over-year gains in both revenue and taxation.
With professional teams in every major league and robust mobile sportsbook competition, April 2025’s figures suggest Massachusetts is no longer in launch mode; it’s settling into its place among the most productive mid-sized sports betting markets in the U.S.
