Record-Breaking First Half of 2025 in US Online Sports Betting

From January to May 2025, American bettors wagered roughly $57 billion through legal online sportsbooks, pushing the total since the repeal of PASPA past half a trillion dollars. With June likely adding another few billion to that total, industry estimates suggest that more than $65 billion was bet online in just the first six months of this year, generating close to $6 billion in revenue for operators.

It’s a staggering amount, and a clear sign of just how much money is flowing through the US online sports betting market right now.

Monthly Momentum: January to June 2025

According to industry data:

• January: $15.79 billion wagered — $1.68 billion revenue

• February: $12.52 billion wagered — $1.23 billion revenue

• March: $15.54 billion wagered — $1.01 billion revenue

• April: $11.83 billion wagered — $1.09 billion revenue

• May: $8.17 billion wagered — $0.94 billion revenue

• June: Partial data shows: New York’s June handle was $1.65 billion, and GGR was $206.5 million, both increasing year-over-year.

Altogether, that’s over $65 billion in wagers and approximately $6 billion in sportsbook revenue in just six months.

Who’s Betting?

• As of June 2025, legal sports betting is active across 39 jurisdictions, including Washington, DC, with online sportsbooks available in about 30 states.

• New York leads the nation, with eight of the past nine months exceeding $2 billion in monthly handle. In May, New York recorded $2.2 billion in bets placed and $250 million in revenue. June maintained strong results, with $1.65 billion wagered and $206.5 million in revenue, up 65% year-on-year.

• New Jersey hit $1 billion in handle for the seventh time in nine months in May 2025, generating $102.5 million in sportsbook revenue, up 30% year-on-year.

Better Behavior in 2025

Bettors in 2025 are betting more often, with mobile apps driving much of the action. Operators consistently report that live, in-play betting is now at the heart of most wagers, with many sportsbooks seeing over half of their bets coming during games rather than before.

Sports fans aren’t just sticking to traditional bets either. Parlays and player prop bets remain hugely popular, especially for casual bettors chasing bigger payouts from small wagers. Operators say major sporting events continue to trigger spikes in betting activity, with some individual wagers now reaching six or even seven figures.

What’s changed most this year is frequency. The average bettor isn’t betting bigger, they’re betting more often. From daily baseball games to weekend football and midweek NBA action, sportsbooks are reporting steady engagement throughout the week, not just around headline events.

With legal betting expanding into new states, sportsbooks are also using targeted promotions and bonus offers to attract first-time bettors who are quickly becoming regular players.

What These Stats Show

• Massive wagering volume: Over $65 billion bet in just six months makes this one of the fastest-growing digital industries in the US.

• Strong profitability: Sportsbooks are consistently generating $1 billion or more in monthly revenue from this activity.

• State-level growth: Markets like New York and New Jersey are setting monthly records, even in what are considered mature betting markets.

• Expanding access: With more than 30 states offering online sportsbooks, the customer base keeps growing.

• Engaged bettors: Americans are betting more, placing higher wagers, and embracing live betting as part of their sports experience.

Conclusion

At this point, it’s clear, online sports betting isn’t just a trend. In the first six months of 2025 alone, Americans have wagered more than $65 billion, with sportsbooks raking in nearly $6 billion in revenue. This isn’t just steady growth; it’s a full-scale shift in how much people bet.

States like New York and New Jersey are leading the charge, but bettors across the country are showing up in bigger numbers than anyone expected. From small bets to huge wins, sports betting is now part of everyday life for millions.

And honestly, there’s no sign of it slowing down. If the first half of 2025 looked big, the rest of the year might be even bigger.

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