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Kansas saw a dip in sports betting activity last month as the April handle came in lower than March. Despite the slowdown, online betting remained the dominant channel, and revenue figures held steady.
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In April, Kansas reported a total sports betting handle of $208.8 million, according to data from the Kansas Lottery. Most of the action came from mobile sportsbooks, with just over $204.5 million placed online. The remaining $4.3 million came from retail sportsbooks located in the state’s four casinos: Kansas Star Casino, Hollywood Casino, Boot Hill Casino, and Kansas Crossing Casino.
Boot Hill Casino, in partnership with DraftKings, led the online segment. Their wagers reached nearly $92.2 million for the month. Kansas Star Casino, linked with FanDuel, followed with more than $67.9 million in online bets.
While online betting remains the primary choice for most Kansans, retail locations still contributed to the overall numbers. Hollywood Casino, working with BetMGM, posted the highest retail handle, taking in close to $2.7 million. Combined, the four casinos recorded $4.3 million in total retail bets.
Retail sportsbook revenue came in just over $400,000, compared to the $12.7 million earned from online activity. Altogether, sports betting generated more than $13.1 million in revenue during April.
The state received close to $1.3 million in taxes from sports betting last month. Online platforms contributed the majority of that figure with nearly $1.2 million, while retail locations added almost $42,000.
Although sports betting continues to expand in Kansas, sportsbooks are still not permitted inside historic horseracing (HHR) facilities. However, HHR operators can partner with mobile sportsbook brands to provide digital wagering services. Senate Bill 84, passed in 2022, set the framework for sports betting and HHR operations, allowing only one HHR venue in Sedgwick County.