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Kansas Sports Betting Handle Clears $160 Million in Opening Month
The opening month of sports betting in Kansas saw more than $160 million in handle, with $1.269 million in revenue.
All told, the Sunflower State reported $160,527,361 in cumulative wagers, or handle, during September, split among the six Kansas sportsbooks operating.
Kansas’ full first month revenue report was released during Wednesday’s monthly Kansas Lottery meeting.
“We have put together consensus revenue estimate numbers for the legislature to sort of expand and work on budgets for the upcoming year,” Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell said. “… And I think there was a lot of pent-up demand for sports wagering within the state and people wanted a legal and safe way to place wagers on their favorite teams, and it’s been really interesting to watch.”
September Handle by Operator
What to Know About September’s Report
DraftKings Kansas was the opening month handle leader with $74,184,545 in online bets placed.
Trailing the Boston-based operator were FanDuel Kansas ($35,044,784), BetMGM Kansas ($27,963,901), Barstool Sportsbook Kansas ($10,731,055), Caesars Sportsbook Kansas ($6,014,084) and PointsBet Kansas ($1,267,197).
The leader in retail wagers during September was Barstool Sportsbook via its Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway location.
In total, the enterprise of PENN Entertainment netted $4,373,751 in retail wagers during September. FanDuel Sportsbook at Kansas Star Casino was the only other retail location operating during the month, and it accounted for $945,132 in handle.
Because of free bets and promotions, DraftKings, FanDuel, Barstool and BetMGM Kansas had no online revenue in September, and therefore paid no state taxes. The state took in $129,617 in taxes, with more than $90,000 coming from the two retail sportsbooks in operation.
Where Kansas Sports Betting Stacked Up in September
As far as opening month handles are concerned Kansas sports betting apps ranked behind New York ($1.365 billion), Arizona ($291.212 million) and Nevada ($286.548 million), but ahead of Tennessee ($131.444 million), Virginia ($58.896 million), Connecticut ($54.641 million), Indiana ($35.215 million) and Colorado ($25.621 million).
During his comments Wednesday, Durrell said regulators from the lottery and Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission are working to get marketing entities in the state, such as the bars, restaurants and other facilities covered in SB 84, licensed.
He also said regulators are working with the MLS’ Sporting KC to get them approved to launch sports betting operations, but declined to give a firm timeline when that could happen.
“Unfortunately, the way the bill was drafted there is a bit of ambiguity in certain parts on how the marketing activities could work,” he said. “And so, we’re trying very hard, along with our friends at the KRGC, to figure that out. But there are problems in the bill that maybe are not designed to give individual marketing entities what they originally thought that they were going to get under the bill. And so, we’re trying to work that out.”
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Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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