Kansas, October 14, 2026. Kansas’ four commercial casinos generated nearly US$325 million in revenue during the first nine months of 2026, while the state's seven sportsbooks recorded US$267 million in wagers in September, representing a 6% year-over-year decline. The two results highlight contrasting trends within the regulated US gambling market.
- Kansas drops 15% while Vermont grows in sports betting
According to reports released Wednesday, land-based casino revenue exceeded the US$317.6 million recorded between January and September 2025, reflecting growth of approximately 2%.
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The properties covered are Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, associated with PENN Entertainment; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, operated by Boyd Gaming; Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City; and Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg.
For comparison, these casinos generated US$36.7 million in August: Hollywood contributed US$14.9 million, Kansas Star US$14.6 million, Boot Hill US$3.9 million, and Kansas Crossing US$3.3 million. Slot machines produced US$32.4 million, while table games generated US$4.3 million.
Meanwhile, September's sports betting handle declined from US$283.7 million in 2025 to US$267 million in 2026. However, reported revenue increased from US$8.2 million to US$12.2 million, while the hold percentage rose from 2.90% to 4.58%. Active sports books include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, Fanatics, bet365, and ESPN Bet. In August, DraftKings led with US$62.5 million in wagers, followed by FanDuel with US$56.4 million.
Regulatory oversight falls under the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC), chaired by David Moses and led on an interim basis by D.J. Lopez since July 6, following the departure of Don Brownlee. Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, oversees the state's administration of the sports betting market, which became legal on September 1, 2022, with an approximate 10% state tax on adjusted revenue, rather than total wagers.
