Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Insights August 2025

Kansas Revenue Insights

$185.15M Handle

Strong betting volume despite early summer trend.

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$17.25M GGR

Gross gaming revenue holds steady amid seasonal shifts.

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9.32% Hold

Reflects modest operator margins for the month.

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$1.72M Taxes

Contributions to public funds remained solid in June.

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Sports Betting in Kansas

Kansas, known as the Sunflower State, has approximately 2.9 million residents as of 2024. The state is characterized by its prairies, agricultural industry, and a blend of urban and rural communities. Politically, Kansas leans Republican, with the party holding the governorship and both legislative chambers, reflecting the state’s conservative traditions. Despite its traditional values, Kansas has embraced modern trends by legalizing and regulating sports betting, becoming a significant player in the Midwest's sports betting landscape.

Sports betting in Kansas was officially legalized on May 12, 2022, when Governor Laura Kelly signed the legislation. The state acted quickly to implement the framework. On September 1, 2022, Governor Kelly placed the first sports wager, a $15 futures bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl in 2023—a bet that paid off when the Chiefs clinched the championship (Kansas City Star, 2022).

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) and the Kansas Lottery regulate and report on sports betting. They oversee and ensure operators' compliance, enforce regulations, conduct background checks, and license sportsbooks.

Interested in how different operators compare? Read our in-depth reviews of sportsbooks in Kansas.

Annual Sports Betting Growth in Kansas

Data is pulled directly from the Kansas Lottery Annual Reports

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Monthly Sports Betting Growth in Kansas

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Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Performance

Kansas launched online and retail sports betting in September 2022. Multiple operators, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics, ESPN Bet, and Caesars, offer services via a partnership model with casinos. Since launch, the handle and tax revenue have grown steadily, though a recent legislature moratorium on license extensions has introduced uncertainty. Below is how the state has performed year-over-year and month-over-month.

Annual Performance

Year	Handle ($)	GGR ($)	Hold %	Tax Revenue ($)
2022	718,777,570	76,505,901	10.75%	2,092,630
2023	2,121,564,412	182,415,461	8.83%	10,036,471
2024	2,546,011,854	177,344,811	7.39%	12,745,372

2025 Monthly Performance

Month	Handle ($)	GGR ($)	Hold %	Tax Revenue ($)
Jan	301,837,633	16,158,360	5.35%	1,615,836
Feb	216,186,513	23,940,150	11.07%	2,394,015
Mar	248,409,034	8,030,320	3.23%	803,032
Apr	208,813,091	13,174,990	6.31%	1,317,499
May	199,709,373	18,951,410	9.49%	1,895,141
Jun	185,151,156	17,248,596	9.32%	1,724,860

Latest Updates in Kansas Sports Betting

April 11, 2025 – Legislature added a provision to SB 125 banning contract extensions for sportsbooks until July 2026, raising license renewal uncertainty. (iGB Executive)
April 17, 2025 – Kansas Reflector reports this moratorium could provoke a future shift in regulation and competition model. (Kansas Reflector)
November 14, 2024: Kansas set a new record for its monthly sports betting handle in October, reaching $275.9 million—a 10.5% increase year-over-year.
October 11, 2024: Kansas saw a surge in sports betting revenue in September, nearly tripling its August total to achieve $248.8 million in profits.
September 23, 2024: Underdog Fantasy returned to Kansas with a restructured 'peer-to-peer' format. According to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, the new model "aligns with the intent of Kansas law."
September 18, 2024: Kansas university professors expressed concerns as Missouri residents prepare to vote on legalizing sports betting this November, citing potential cross-border impacts on Kansas' betting market.

Kansas Snapshot

Key Aspect	Details
Population	Approximately 2.9 million residents as of 2024. (World Population Review, 2024)
Political Affiliation	Republican, the state's Republican Party holds the governorship and both legislative chambers. (270towin.com, 2024)
Year Sports Betting Legalized	Permitted from May 12, 2022. (Kansas Gov, 2019). Gov. Laura Kelly placed the first sports bet on Sept. 1, 2022 (Kansas Senate, 2022)
Number of Sportsbooks Operating	Six major online sportsbooks: DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars, ESPN Bet, and Fanatics Sportsbook.
GGR 2025 (Jan-Jun)	$97,503,826
Handle 2025 (Jan-June)	$1,360,106,800
Professional Sports Teams	Kansas State has an enormous sports culture with Kansas City, Missouri, just across the state line (KC Chiefs, KC Royals). Sporting Kansas City (MLS) is the sole pro team in the state.

FAQs

General Information about Kansas Sports Betting

When did Kansas legalize sports betting?

Kansas legalized sports betting on May 12, 2022, and Governor Laura Kelly placed the first bets on September 1, 2022, including a $15 futures bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl.

What is the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission's role?

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) oversees sports wagering operations, ensures compliance, regulates state-owned casinos like Boot Hill Casino, and enforces licensing standards.

How many sportsbooks operate in Kansas?

Kansas features five major online sportsbook operators: DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars, and ESPN Bet. It also has retail sportsbooks at state-owned casinos.

Betting Platforms and Operators

Which casinos host retail sportsbooks in Kansas?

Kansas state-owned casinos, including Boot Hill Casino, Hollywood Casino, and Kansas Star Casino, offer brick-and-mortar sportsbooks for in-person wagers.

How dominant are online sports betting apps in Kansas?

Most bets are placed through online apps, reflecting trends in accessibility and convenience for sports bettors. (Spectrum News, 2024)

Professional Sports Teams and Sports Gambling

What Kansas professional teams influence sports betting?

The Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) play a major role in sports wagering trends, with fans frequently placing bets on their games. In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly's bet on the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl highlighted their impact.

Do Missouri residents participate in Kansas sports betting?

Many Missouri residents cross the state line to place bets in Kansas. In November 2024, Missouri voted to legalize sports betting, but the industry is not yet operational.

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