RG.org, the leading independent source for verified sports betting revenue data across the United States, has released its latest monthly report for March 2025. Using official data published directly by state gaming commissions, RG.org confirms a thriving national sports betting market, with combined gross gaming revenue (GGR) surpassing $830 million across reporting jurisdictions.
Complete state-level data and interactive breakdowns are now live in RG.org’s dedicated U.S. Sports Betting Statistics section (rg.org/statistics/us), the industry’s most accurate and transparent platform for timely and verified sports betting revenue reporting.
New York Leads National Market with Over $2.4 Billion in Wagers
New York continued to anchor the national sports betting market, handling an impressive $2.44 billion in total wagers for March alone. GGR hit $161.8 million, with mobile betting again capturing the overwhelming share of activity. New York’s stringent tax rate (51%) meant $82.5 million was collected for state programs, far outpacing all other states.
New Jersey and Massachusetts Maintain Momentum
New Jersey, one of America’s pioneering sports betting markets, showed continued strength with $1.11 billion in handle and $71.3 million in GGR. State tax revenues reached $10.2 million, highlighting consistent market maturity despite increasing competition from neighboring jurisdictions.
In one year since launching mobile betting, Massachusetts posted strong numbers: $772.5 million in total handle and $52.1 million in GGR, boosted heavily by March Madness activity and growing engagement in same-game parlays.
Newly Launched North Carolina Makes Immediate Impact
March saw the impressive debut of statewide mobile sports betting in North Carolina. Launching mid-month, yet quickly generating a remarkable $685 million in wagers and $38.1 million in revenue, the state collected nearly $6.9 million in taxes, positioning North Carolina as one of the fastest-growing new markets and highlighting the rapid adoption of regulated online wagering.
Regional Markets Report: Notable Trends
Across other states, sports betting performance varied:
- Tennessee had one of the highest hold percentages nationally (9.23%), translating $548.6 million in handle into $50.6 million in revenue, and generating $10.1 million in tax revenue.
- Kansas experienced the lowest hold percentage at 3.23%, reporting $248.4 million in wagers but only $8.0 million in revenue.
- Kentucky delivered impressive early results, posting $285.7 million in wagers, $18.9 million in GGR, and $2.74 million in tax revenue.
- Oregon, despite its smaller market and single-provider model, maintained a strong performance with a 9.52% hold, producing $66.5 million in wagers and directing $506,720 in tax revenue toward responsible gaming initiatives.
- Colorado remained steady with $618 million in handle and $36.2 million GGR, while Michigan also sustained solid numbers ($487.2 million handle, $33.5 million GGR).
Q1 2025 Sports Gambling Handle and Tax Revenue by State
| State | Q1 2025 Handle (USD) | Q1 2025 State Tax Revenue (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $6,896,307,294.00 | $302,780,623.98 |
| New Jersey | $3,248,218,639.00 | $38,061,510.46 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,472,933,035.00 | $30,423,950.81 |
| Ohio | $2,764,044,791.00 | $44,555,159.40 |
| Massachusetts | $2,163,269,102.69 | $42,350,317.76 |
| Maryland | $1,683,033,038.00 | $19,014,189.00 |
| Virginia | $1,983,169,613.00 | $28,196,321.61 |
| North Carolina | $1,875,347,788.00 | $30,299,293.00 |
| Michigan | $1,449,870,905.64 | $13,937,445.54 |
| Indiana | $1,525,173,285.00 | $13,167,053.00 |
| Tennessee | $1,505,751,501.00 | $27,788,545.00 |
| Colorado | $1,771,855,826.11 | $10,032,894.00 |
| Louisiana | $1,150,546,225.00 | $17,045,156.00 |
| Kentucky | $787,596,131.00 | $11,575,465.00 |
| Iowa | $794,008,567.66 | $4,266,747.89 |
| Kansas | $766,433,180.00 | $4,812,883.00 |
| Connecticut | $511,135,101.00 | $7,071,947.00 |
| Oregon | $215,440,000.00 | $2,039,360.00 |
| New Hampshire | $219,673,946.00 | $11,394,761.00 |
| Washington DC | $218,617,717.70 | $5,270,487.50 |
| Maine | $141,704,730.50 | $1,641,700.30 |
| Rhode Island | $126,225,216.00 | $5,249,780.88 |
| Mississippi | $107,523,674.64 | $911,792.21 |
| Vermont | $68,349,928.00 | $1,905,296.00 |
| Wyoming | $63,042,680.46 | $361,711.44 |
| Delaware | $63,448,317.00 | $1,732,752.00 |
| South Dakota | $31,449,392.80 | $25,156.42 |
| Montana | $15,694,247.00 | $183,570.51 |
All data is pulled directly from the state gambling commission or respective agency.
