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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?

$95,278 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026
Polymarket

$95,278 Vol.

Polymarket

>$140B

$16,297 Vol.

73%

>$160B

$36,498 Vol.

68%

>$180B

$21,107 Vol.

57%

>$200B

$21,375 Vol.

19%

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 approximately $166 billion in 2025, an 11% increase from $150 billion in 2024, with 2026 on pace for more modest single-digit gains amid Q2 handle of $38.8 billion. The 2026 World Cup delivered a notable summer lift, with soccer volume multiplying several times year-over-year in reporting states and operators like DraftKings and FanDuel seeing record activity on USMNT and other matches. NFL season, which typically accounts for the largest share of annual handle, begins shortly and is projected near $32 billion alone, supported by expanded live betting options, parlay popularity, and operator promotions. Missouri’s December 2025 launch added incremental volume, while Wisconsin’s online legalization and Nebraska’s November ballot measure represent potential further expansion; California and Texas remain closed. These factors, alongside steady mobile adoption and roster stability across major leagues, underpin current trader consensus on 2026 totals.

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
$95,278
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 approximately $166 billion in 2025, an 11% increase from $150 billion in 2024, with 2026 on pace for more modest single-digit gains amid Q2 handle of $38.8 billion. The 2026 World Cup delivered a notable summer lift, with soccer volume multiplying several times year-over-year in reporting states and operators like DraftKings and FanDuel seeing record activity on USMNT and other matches. NFL season, which typically accounts for the largest share of annual handle, begins shortly and is projected near $32 billion alone, supported by expanded live betting options, parlay popularity, and operator promotions. Missouri’s December 2025 launch added incremental volume, while Wisconsin’s online legalization and Nebraska’s November ballot measure represent potential further expansion; California and Texas remain closed. These factors, alongside steady mobile adoption and roster stability across major leagues, underpin current trader consensus on 2026 totals.

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
$95,278
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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