Kansas’ Sports Betting Sector Experiences Notable Revenue Growth in March

Key Results in the Betting Sector

Monthly profits amounted to $8 million. In the same timeframe for 2024, local bookmakers reported $7.1 million in revenue. However, this figure represents a 66.5% decline from February 2025, when profits soared to $23.9 million. Industry analysts suggest that the noteworthy winter performance resulted from the Kansas City Chiefs’ successive triumph in the NFL Super Bowl.

Let us examine the distribution of sportsbook operators’ revenues in March:

1. The digital sector generated $7.9 million, while the land-based segment earned $164,500.
2. Total wagers across the state reached $248.4 million, with $241.7 million originating from the online niche. Meanwhile, retail locations contributed $6.7 million.
3. The handle volume increased by 14.9% month-on-month from $216.2 million, although it experienced a year-on-year decline of 1.8% compared to 2024's $252.9 million.

During the reporting period, bookmakers have contributed more than $803,000 in mandatory taxes to the state’s treasury.

Top-Performing Operators for the Month

DraftKings emerged as the leading platform in the digital sector, boasting total wagers of $101.5 million and revenue close to $4 million. FanDuel followed in 2nd place, achieving a handle of $85.4 million and profits of $2.3 million.

In the retail niche, ESPN Bet demonstrated outstanding performance. The brand registered an overall inflow of $4.2 million, culminating in final earnings of $135,945.

Other noteworthy figures in Kansas’ land-based handle are as follows:

• FanDuel — $1.1 million;
• Caesars — $913,772;
• DraftKings — $494,527.

Despite some MoM declines in March, caused by a quieter niche events calendar, YoY growth was impressive. This trend demonstrates that the local industry is continuously expanding and developing.