Kansas started the spring with strong numbers from its land-based casinos, while sports betting activity dipped slightly compared to the previous month. March brought in steady revenue for casinos, and although total sports wagering was lower than in February, online platforms continued to dominate the betting landscape.
Good to know
- Kansas casinos brought in $39.1M in March 2025 revenue.
- Sports betting handle hit $248.4M last month, mostly through online platforms.
- Online bets from DraftKings and FanDuel drove most of the state’s betting volume.
Casino Revenue Hits $39.1 Million in March
Kansas casinos continued their steady performance in March, posting a total of $39.1 million in revenue. That marks a slight increase from the same month last year, with Kansas Star Casino leading the pack at nearly $15.3 million.
Hollywood Casino wasn’t far behind. It pulled in $15.2 million in revenue, posting a year-over-year increase of over 1.5%. Meanwhile, Boot Hill Casino and Kansas Crossing Casino contributed $4.4 million and $3.7 million, respectively, rounding out the land-based casino totals for the month.
Looking at the broader picture, Kansas casinos have generated $310 million in revenue so far this fiscal year. That figure reflects a 2% growth compared to the same period last year. Hollywood Casino holds the top spot year-to-date with $125.2 million in total revenue. Kansas Star follows closely with $120.4 million.
Sports Betting Handle Drops Slightly to $248.4 Million
While the casino segment edged upward, sports betting saw a slight dip in activity last month. The Kansas Lottery reported a March sports betting handle of $248.4 million—about $5 million less than February’s total.
Out of that total, retail sportsbooks across the state’s four casinos accounted for $6.7 million. Hollywood Casino, partnered with BetMGM, led the retail category with nearly $4.2 million in wagers. However, its total was slightly lower than what it reported in February.
Online betting once again made up the bulk of Kansas’ sports wagering activity. The state’s six online operators combined for more than $241.6 million in bets. DraftKings, working with Boot Hill Casino, posted the largest handle, reaching around $101.5 million. FanDuel, linked to Kansas Star Casino, brought in another $85.4 million.
Combined sports betting revenue for March came to just over $8 million. Online wagers produced $7.9 million in revenue, while retail betting added a little over $100,000. In terms of taxes, the state collected nearly $800,000 last month. Most of that—about $786,575—came from online bets, with retail sportsbooks contributing the rest.
Even though historic horseracing facilities cannot currently offer on-site sportsbooks, they are allowed to work with mobile app providers. The setup allows them to offer online betting options, thanks to Senate Bill 84 passed in 2022. That bill also allows for one such facility to operate in Sedgwick County.
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