Louisiana sports betting wagers reportedly increased 25% year on year to $306.1 million in June. Wagers for the first half of 2026 reached $2.04 billion, the report said.
The monthly and half-year totals give operators and investors indicators of wagering activity in Louisiana.
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Sportsbooks in about 20 US states reported $6.8bn in wagers and $468.4m in revenue for June, according to the figures cited in the report. New Jersey's attorney general's office attributed revenue declines to player winnings on NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup games; Connecticut's sports betting revenue fell 57.46% year on year.
Louisiana sports betting handle rose 1% in September to $405.1m, according to the report. The figure was the state’s highest monthly total so far in 2026.
Kentucky sports wagers totalled $293.8m in September, reportedly 1% lower than a year earlier. The report gives no further detail in the available text.
Kentucky's sports wagers came to $293.8 million in September. Those wagers were 1 per cent lower year-on-year.
Sports betting in Missouri generated $325.2m in wagers in September, reportedly. The month was the state’s strongest for wagering since March.
Sports betting in Missouri reached $325.2m in wagers in September, according to the report. The report describes the month as the state's best for wagering since March.
West Virginia's combined sports and iGaming wagering rose 21% in September to $962.6 million, according to the report. The source does not identify the reporting authority or provide further market details.
Combined wagering in West Virginia grew by 21 per cent in September, reaching $962.6 million.