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How much will be wagered on US sports betting in 2026?

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How much will be wagered on US sports betting in 2026?

$95,272 Vol.

Jan 1, 2027
Polymarket

$95,272 Vol.

Polymarket

>$140B

$16,296 Vol.

71%

>$160B

$36,497 Vol.

66%

>$180B

$21,106 Vol.

48%

>$200B

$21,372 Vol.

23%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.” The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sourcesUS sports betting handle reached a record $166.94 billion in 2025, an 11% year-over-year increase, with Q1 2026 already at $40.47 billion and mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume. Growth has been supported by rising parlay and same-game-parlay adoption, expanded in-play wagering, and strong engagement around NFL, NBA, and college football seasons, though May 2026 handle dipped slightly to $12.06 billion amid broader market softness. No major new state legalizations have occurred recently, leaving large untapped markets like California and Texas on hold, while unregulated prediction platforms continue capturing significant sports-related volume. Seasonal peaks tied to the upcoming NFL regular season and fall/winter sports calendar remain the primary near-term drivers of total 2026 wagering.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”

The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.

If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
Volume
$95,272
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 8, 2026, 7:22 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.” The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.” The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sourcesUS sports betting handle reached a record $166.94 billion in 2025, an 11% year-over-year increase, with Q1 2026 already at $40.47 billion and mobile platforms accounting for over 80% of volume. Growth has been supported by rising parlay and same-game-parlay adoption, expanded in-play wagering, and strong engagement around NFL, NBA, and college football seasons, though May 2026 handle dipped slightly to $12.06 billion amid broader market softness. No major new state legalizations have occurred recently, leaving large untapped markets like California and Texas on hold, while unregulated prediction platforms continue capturing significant sports-related volume. Seasonal peaks tied to the upcoming NFL regular season and fall/winter sports calendar remain the primary near-term drivers of total 2026 wagering.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.”

The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available.

If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources
Volume
$95,272
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Jan 8, 2026, 7:22 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the total amount wagered on U.S. sports betting in 2026 is greater than the number specified in the title. Otherwise, it will resolve to “No.” The resolution source will be Legal Sports Report (https://www.legalsportsreport.com/sports-betting-states/revenue/), using the “U.S. sports betting revenue by month” table. The annual data will be calculated by summing the values in the “Handle” column for all months in 2026 once the relevant information is available. If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, the market will resolve based on other reliable sources

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