Pennsylvania January 2026 Handle: $782.4M, $24.27M in State Taxes
PGCB reports show January 2026 was the third-largest January handle in PA history, driven by NFL Conference Championships and the Super Bowl run-up.
What Happened
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board released January 2026 handle and revenue figures showing $782.4 million in total wagers, generating $24.27 million in state tax revenue. FanDuel led the market by GGR with $35.2M, followed by DraftKings at $33.8M and BetMGM at $14.1M. The figures continue PA's position as a top-five US sports betting market by handle.
Background & Context
January handle reports historically anchor PA's top-three months due to NFL Conference Championship Sunday, the two-week Super Bowl build-up, and active NBA/NHL slates. January 2026 was buoyed by Eagles deep playoff run and continued bet365 expansion.
What It Means for PA Bettors
For PA bettors, the figures confirm the market remains highly competitive — 13 active operators producing the most diverse promotional landscape in the US. For operators, the GGR breakdown signals FanDuel's mobile-product investment continues to outpace DraftKings on per-dollar revenue conversion.
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