Indiana, North Carolina, and Kansas each saw a significant increase in sports betting revenue in November of 2025. North Carolina set a record for the highest handle in any month since sports betting was introduced in the state. INDIANAPOLIS – November brought record numbers for … Read more
Chicago is moving forward with a 10.25% sports betting tax to help fill a $1.2 billion budget hole despite major pushback from state lawmakers. Illinois already cranked up sportsbook taxes in 2025, and Chicago’s addition would push the total rate above 54% for city operators. … Read more
Nebraska’s sports betting is crushing last year’s performance, with WarHorse locations posting record revenue during October 2025. The final months of 2025 should double last year’s numbers, showing the betting industry keeps growing strong across Nebraska. LINCOLN — Nebraska’s sports betting industry is experiencing remarkable … Read more
Pennsylvania set the state’s record with over $960 million wagered on sports in October. Colorado set their record for the highest sports betting tax revenue in October with $4.8 million. North Carolina set a third straight record with a $813,973,743 handle in November 2025. PHILADELPHIA … Read more
Maine has hit a $1 billion all-time sports betting handle as of their October 2025 financial report. They’ve totaled $113 million in total sports betting revenue all time. PORTLAND, Maine – Maine has become the most recent state to cross an all-time betting handle of … Read more
Illinois became the second state to record at least $1 billion in sports betting tax revenue, after New York. The state implemented the country’s first progressive tax system for sports betting, with rates climbing from 20% to 40%. Most tax revenue flows into Illinois’ general … Read more
Delaware’s all-time total sports betting handle reached $1 billion as of October 2025. The state has the highest hold percentage of any state since sports betting was legalized in 2018, with a hold rate of 14.7%. DOVER, Del. – Delaware, the first state to officially … Read more
September 2025 marked New York’s highest monthly sports betting handle since March 2025 New York’s sports betting handle hit $2.29 billion, driven by the return of the NFL season, up 10.4% from September 2024. NEW YORK – New York’s legal sports betting market experienced a … Read more
Nevada topped $50 billion for a sports betting handle as of August 2025, becoming the fourth state to hit the mark post-PASPA. Retail sportsbooks and legal Nevada betting sites continue to drive consistent growth amid increasing national competition. LAS VEGAS — Nevada has officially joined … Read more
The UK is increasing gambling taxes and tightening advertising regulations, sparking concerns over job losses and potential growth in unlicensed markets. France has raised online betting taxes significantly, including a new 15% advertising levy, impacting major operators like FDJ UNITED. Brazil introduced an 18% emergency … Read more
Louisiana sports betting has officially crossed the $10 billion milestone in total player winnings since launching in 2021. Player payouts continue to surge year after year, with 2025 already on track to set another record as the NFL season heats up. BATON ROUGE, La. — … Read more
In August 2025, Virginia’s total bet on sports surpassed $25.3 billion, boosted by a monthly handle of over $510 million. Mobile and retail Virginia betting sites continue driving growth, contributing $8.7 million in tax revenue for the month. RICHMOND — Virginia crossed the $25 billion … Read more