The Kansas Lottery reported a record $30.9 million in gross sports wagering revenue for December on Monday, closing out the first full year of betting in the Sunflower State on a positive note.
Operator winnings topped the previous high of $25.4 million established in October. The statewide hold of 11.9% was fourth-highest all-time, up five percentage points from November while reaching double digits for the sixth time in 2023.
Handle totaled $259.7 million, coming within shouting distance of November’s $260.9 million and up 42.7% from the final month of 2022. It was also enough to put Kansas’ handle above $2 billion in its first full calendar year of legal wagering.