Vermont Sports Betting Handle Climbs to $13.5 Million in August

Vermont’s sports betting market continued its upward trend in August 2025, with both local and visiting bettors contributing to another strong month of growth. The latest figures from Vermont Liquor and Lottery highlight steady activity across baseball, tennis, and football.

Good to know

• Vermont bettors placed 469,956 wagers in August with an average stake of $28.64.
• The state collected more than $507,000 in revenue share, nearly double last year.
• Baseball led the market with $3.6m in handle, followed by tennis and football.

The total handle reached $13.5 million in August, a 19% year-over-year increase. In-state bettors accounted for $9.2 million, while out-of-state players added $4.3 million. Those figures reflected growth rates of 18% and 21.1%, respectively, compared to August 2024.

Baseball once again proved to be the most popular choice for Vermont bettors, generating $3.6 million in wagers, a modest 3.3% increase. Tennis produced $1.6 million in handle, while football followed with $1.3 million, showing strong preseason betting interest.

Operators reported sports wagering revenue of just over $1.6 million for the month, which represented an 87.1% jump from last year. Vermont’s share came to $507,482—nearly double what the state collected in August 2024.

Vermont Liquor and Lottery reported almost 14,680 active users in August. Those players placed nearly half a million bets, with an average ticket size of $28.64. The data reflects a consistent base of engaged players, with activity spread across major summer sports.