SBC AMERICAS: Fanatics Sportsbook continues New York strides with new record

While much of the focus in New York online sports betting right now is on how ESPN Bet is doing in its first weeks in the market, Fanatics Sportsbook continues to quietly cement a foothold.

The operator, which took officially rebranded from PointsBet in March, smashed its monthly record for betting activity in the Empire State by posting an online sports wagering handle of $143.2 million in September. Last month was the third in a row in which Fanatics recorded a new record handle, following July ($76.1 million) and August ($93.0 million)…