Maryland's sports wagering market generated $7.25 million in state contributions in July, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.

During the month sports betters wagered more than $364,075,296, and won back $319,514,522 in prizes.

Mobile betting dominated the market, accounting for $357.5 million in wagers compared to $6.55 million at retail sportsbooks.

In July, $5.47 million went to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, which supports public education, and $1.78 million from mobile wagering was directed to the state's General Fund.

Last month, sport wagering operators began paying a higher tax rate to the state.

Retail operators pay 15% of their taxable win to the Blueprint Fund. Mobile operators pay 15% to the Blueprint Fund plus 5% to the General Fund, for a combined rate of

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