Sports betting in the US state of Kansas generated $219.3 million in September, a new monthly record for the state.
The value rose 132.3% compared to August (US$ 94.4 million) and 6.3% compared to March (US$ 206.3 million).
Of the total, US$201.1 million came from online betting and US$18.2 million from retail.
Revenue was US$8.1 million, an increase of 523.1% compared to the same month last year ($1.3 million) and an increase of 68.8% compared to August ($4 .8 million).
Sports betting hits record
Online sports betting generated $7.6 million and cost $459,336.
Boot Hill Casino and its partner DraftKings were the best performers in the online sports betting segment.
They recorded $97.2 million in bets and $3.3 million in revenue.
Kansas Star Casino and FanDuel reported revenue of $54.5 million and $3 million in revenue. Kansas Crossing Casino and BetMGM reported revenue of $21.4 million and $813,946.
The Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway remained the retail leader.
Players bet US$16 million on the venue, while revenue reached US$393,485. Kansas Star and FanDuel’s retail sportsbook reported revenue of $1.2 million and $11,717 in revenue.
The state collected $484,366 in taxes: $760,163 in online taxes and $45,934 in retail taxes.
Kansas launched legal sports betting on September 1, 2022. During the first year, bettors bet more than $1.5 billion.
Bally’s Kansas City opens expansion
Bally’s Kansas City has opened its expansion with new gaming and retail space.
The renovation represents the most significant investment Bally’s Corporation has made in the property since its acquisition in 2020.
Bally’s says it has added 200 new games and a dedicated high-limit slots area.
The second floor offers additional games and provides a more relaxed atmosphere.
The new shopping center features Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar. Bally representatives, including President George Papanier, and Pete Ciarrocchi, founder and owner of Chickie’s and Pete’s, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
