Massachusetts Nets $12.4M in Sports Betting Taxes in June 2025

June Revenue Insights

BOSTON, MA
More than $12.3 million in sports betting taxes went to Massachusetts in June 2025, showing how the industry continues to deliver for the state even in a slower month. Bettors placed $532.7 million in wagers, generating $62.1 million in operator revenue on an 11.91% hold rate.

Massachusetts 2025 Monthly Totals

Month 2025	Handle ($)	Revenue ($)	Hold %	Tax ($)
January	762,643,748.27	94,374,882.13	12.37	18,836,028.74
February	628,170,780.23	67,108,766.62	10.68	13,103,805.86
March	772,454,574.19	52,118,799.70	7.02	10,410,483.16
April	690,255,200.94	65,941,353.91	9.80	13,163,929.33
May	655,788,462.01	80,732,076.94	12.58	16,104,935.44
June	532,726,538.59	62,050,290.85	11.91	12,386,336.88

Year-to-date, Massachusetts sportsbooks have handled more than $4 billion, with $422.3 million in revenue and $84 million in taxes paid to the state.

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Data is pulled directly from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Annual Reports

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Seasonal Dip, Solid Contribution

Handle dropped nearly 19% from May as the sports calendar thinned after the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Baseball dominated the betting board, along with early NFL futures, which traditionally draw less wagering volume than basketball or football season.

Still, Massachusetts’ tax take in June was larger than what many states generate in their busiest months, showing the strength of the local market. Even during its slowest stretch, the industry is producing steady returns for the state’s General Fund.

A Market Anchored by Sports Culture

Few places are as closely tied to their teams as Massachusetts. The Celtics’ playoff push gave fans plenty of reasons to stay engaged into June, while the Red Sox's season provided daily action throughout the month. Together, those storylines kept bettors active even without the draw of football or March Madness.

Sportsbooks also benefited from a stronger win rate in June. Nearly 12 percent of all wagers stayed with the house, which lifted revenue and taxes at a time when betting volume was down.

Looking Ahead

July usually brings a quieter stretch for sportsbooks, with fewer major events on the calendar. The pace will pick up again in September once football returns, and both the NFL and college games should push betting totals back toward the levels seen earlier this year.

Even with the slowdown in June, Massachusetts still brought in more than $12 million in tax revenue. That steady flow shows how sports betting has already become an essential part of the state’s economy, providing consistent funds no matter the season.

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