New Yorkers bet close to $2 billion on sporting events since mobile wagering went live last month. That translates to over $70 million in tax revenue to be used for education, grants for youth sports programming, property tax relief, and problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Source:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-nearly-2-billion-wagers-over-first-30-days-mobile-sports-wagering