US commercial sports betting revenue reaches $16.96bn in 2025

By The Weekly Edge desk · 29 August 2026

Summary

US commercial sports betting generated $16.96bn in revenue during 2025 on handle of $166.94bn, Online Poker Report reported, citing American Gaming Association data. The outlet also cited Pew Research Center findings that 10% of US adults had bet on sports online during the preceding 12 months, compared with 6% in 2022.

Why it matters

US adult participation in online sports betting reached 10%, compared with 6% in 2022.

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