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Stanley Cup, World Cup lead to big betting in June, last month before tax, distribution changes

WRAL 5 Capitol Blog

Jul 16, 2026

Stanley Cup, World Cup lead to big betting in June, last month before tax, distribution changes

Sports bettors in June wagered more than $156 million than they did in June 2025 and sports betting operators had their lowest revenue total this year.

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Stanley Cup, World Cup lead to big betting in June, last month before tax, distribution changes

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