US sports betting handle reached a record $166.9 billion in 2025, up 11% year over year, with mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume and same-game parlays lifting hold rates above 10%. Through Q1 2026, handle exceeded $40 billion, but May figures showed a modest 0.4–2.7% dip (to roughly $12 billion nationally) as CFTC-regulated prediction markets captured substantial sports-related volume outside state tax frameworks. New state launches remain limited while mature markets like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey continue to dominate. The approaching NFL and college football seasons, combined with in-play betting adoption, are expected to drive the bulk of second-half volume, though broader economic conditions and any regulatory shifts on event contracts could influence the final annual total.
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How much will be wagered on US sports betting in 2026?
$95,272 Vol.
Jan 1, 2027
>$140B
72%
>$160B
67%
>$180B
48%
>$200B
24%
$95,272 Vol.
>$140B
$16,296 Vol.
72%
>$160B
$36,497 Vol.
67%
>$180B
$21,106 Vol.
48%
>$200B
$21,372 Vol.
24%
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sourcesUS sports betting handle reached a record $166.9 billion in 2025, up 11% year over year, with mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume and same-game parlays lifting hold rates above 10%. Through Q1 2026, handle exceeded $40 billion, but May figures showed a modest 0.4–2.7% dip (to roughly $12 billion nationally) as CFTC-regulated prediction markets captured substantial sports-related volume outside state tax frameworks. New state launches remain limited while mature markets like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey continue to dominate. The approaching NFL and college football seasons, combined with in-play betting adoption, are expected to drive the bulk of second-half volume, though broader economic conditions and any regulatory shifts on event contracts could influence the final annual total.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
Market Opened: Jan 8, 2026, 7:22 PM ET
Volume
$95,272End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Jan 8, 2026, 7:22 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sourcesUS sports betting handle reached a record $166.9 billion in 2025, up 11% year over year, with mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume and same-game parlays lifting hold rates above 10%. Through Q1 2026, handle exceeded $40 billion, but May figures showed a modest 0.4–2.7% dip (to roughly $12 billion nationally) as CFTC-regulated prediction markets captured substantial sports-related volume outside state tax frameworks. New state launches remain limited while mature markets like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey continue to dominate. The approaching NFL and college football seasons, combined with in-play betting adoption, are expected to drive the bulk of second-half volume, though broader economic conditions and any regulatory shifts on event contracts could influence the final annual total.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
Volume
$95,272End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Jan 8, 2026, 7:22 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...US sports betting handle reached a record $166.9 billion in 2025, up 11% year over year, with mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume and same-game parlays lifting hold rates above 10%. Through Q1 2026, handle exceeded $40 billion, but May figures showed a modest 0.4–2.7% dip (to roughly $12 billion nationally) as CFTC-regulated prediction markets captured substantial sports-related volume outside state tax frameworks. New state launches remain limited while mature markets like New York, Illinois, and New Jersey continue to dominate. The approaching NFL and college football seasons, combined with in-play betting adoption, are expected to drive the bulk of second-half volume, though broader economic conditions and any regulatory shifts on event contracts could influence the final annual total.
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