State tax revenue from sports betting in the US recently passed $5bn, reportedly, with more than 40% of the total—$2.15bn—generated in 2023. New York operators paid nearly $1.73bn into the state’s education fund over 26 months, while lawmakers in New Jersey and Illinois were considering tax increases.
The figures and proposed tax rises show the scale of state revenue and potential tax-policy changes affecting operators.
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Reportedly, an Epic Research study associates sports betting legalisation with an immediate 61% increase in gambling disorders. The research draws on examples including Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A study by Epic Research has associated the legalisation of sports betting in the United States with an immediate rise in diagnosed gambling disorders, putting the increase at 61%. The research was reported on 9 October 2026. The study draws on examples from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among other states, where the number of people seeking help for gambling-related issues has risen.
The Oregon Lottery reported that sports betting handle rose 20% year on year in August to $72.4 million.
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.
Wyoming’s sports wagers rose 13% to $16.9 million in May, reportedly. Revenue was lower than in May 2025, the report said.
Connecticut sports betting and iGaming wagers rose 10% in February to $1.90bn, reportedly remaining below $2bn for the first time in six months.