May 2025 Sports Betting Revenue
TOPEKA, KS
Kansas sportsbooks accepted $199.7 million in bets during May 2025, continuing five months of strong consumer engagement despite the post-March sports slowdown. The total brings the state’s year-to-date handle to over $1.17 billion.
While May's figure dipped slightly from April’s $208.8M, the monthly handle has remained remarkably stable in 2025, particularly compared to seasonal swings in other markets.
Monthly Handle Breakdown – Kansas 2025
| Month | Handle |
|---|---|
| January | $301,837,633 |
| February | $216,186,513 |
| March | $248,409,034 |
| April | $208,813,091 |
| May | $199,709,373 |
Holding Momentum
Kansas entered 2025 with a record-setting January, boosted by NFL playoffs and early NBA action. Since then, the state has consistently averaged over $214 million in handle per month, making it one of the most stable mid-size markets in the U.S.
While many states saw more significant May slowdowns due to the NBA and NHL postseasons winding down, Kansas has shown resilience in casual betting volume, especially in baseball, tennis, and international soccer markets.
What's Driving Engagement?
Kansas bettors currently have access to more than a dozen licensed mobile sportsbooks, including:
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- Caesars
- BetMGM
- ESPN BET
- PointsBet
- BetRivers
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- Bally Bet
- Bet365
This level of competition fosters aggressive promotions, market variety, and convenient access—all contributing to steady monthly totals.
Looking Ahead
If trends continue, Kansas could top $2.5 billion in handle by year-end, outpacing 2024’s performance. The summer will test retention, but sportsbooks are expected to lean on MLB, futures betting, and UEFA Euro 2025 to keep bettors engaged.
