Pennsylvania Out-Taxes New Jersey, Massachusetts Sports Betting

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania sportsbooks kept far less money than their neighbors in September, yet the state still came out ahead . The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s September revenue report shows sportsbooks kept $44.7 million in taxable revenue, roughly 40% less than Massachusetts and New Jersey. But Pennsylvania collected $16.1 million in state and local taxes, more than either. The difference is the rate. Pennsylvania sports betting is taxed at 36% of sportsbook revenue , with 34% going to the state and 2% to local governments. Massachusetts and New Jersey tax online sportsbooks at roughly 20%.