Kansas sports betting handle falls 24.69% year on year in January
Kansas’ sports betting handle fell 24.69% year on year in January 2026, according to Kansas Lottery data reported in the report. The market recorded an average 13.45% decline from December through May, while the February-to-May average decline was 11.20%. The article links the contraction to Missouri’s December 2025 online betting launch and the Kansas City Chiefs missing the NFL playoffs.
The decline gives operators and investors evidence of changing cross-border competition and regional betting demand.