Kansas sports wagering handle rises to $301.8m in January
The Kansas Lottery’s latest figures show that online wagering continues to dominate the market, reflecting the broader national trend of declining retail sports betting.
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- Kansas reported a total sports wagering handle of $301.8m in January 2025, with online bets making up $293.2m
- DraftKings led the online market with $123.4m in wagers, while ESPN Bet’s Hollywood Casino was the top retail sportsbook with $6.2m
- Kansas’ fiscal year-to-date sports wagering handle reached $1.61bn, with online betting accounting for the vast majority
Kansas recorded a total sports wagering handle of $301.8m in January 2025, marking an increase from the previous month. The majority of wagers came from online betting, which accounted for $293.2m, while retail sportsbooks contributed $8.6m.
Among online operators, DraftKings, operating through Boot Hill, led the market with $123.4m in settled wagers, generating $7.9m in revenue.
FanDuel, partnered with Kansas Star, followed with $96.5m in settled bets and $5.7m in revenue.
Other notable contributions came from BetMGM, which reported $25.6m in wagers, and Fanatics, which settled $20.6m.
ESPN Bet, operating through Hollywood Casino, recorded $13.4m in online wagers.
On the retail side, ESPN Bet’s Hollywood Casino led with $6.2m in wagers, significantly outperforming other retail locations.
Kansas Star, which hosts FanDuel, followed with $1.5m, while Boot Hill’s DraftKings location and KS Crossing’s Caesar’s sportsbook posted lower figures.
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For the fiscal year through January, Kansas has reported a total sports wagering handle of $1.61bn, with online wagers accounting for $1.56bn.
DraftKings remains the top performer with over $717m in settled online wagers, while FanDuel follows with nearly $489m.
The latest results come as Kansas faces potential regulatory changes, particularly with Missouri considering sports betting legislation. The impact of a neighboring state’s market entry remains uncertain, but analysts suggest it could influence Kansas’ overall handle.
In December 2024, Kansas posted a sports wagering handle of $261.3m, highlighting a month-over-month increase in January.
Despite this, retail betting continued its downward trajectory, while online betting remained strong, reinforcing the industry-wide shift toward digital platforms.
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