Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Handle by Month
Kentucky retail sportsbooks produced $434K in gross gaming revenue in August 2026, down 43% from Aug 2025. Over the 12 months through Aug 2026, revenue totaled $7.7M on $68.4M in bets, a 11.3% hold, and the state collected $733K in tax. In the shared comparison window Sep 2025–Aug 2026, it ranked 18th largest of 25 states with monthly retail sports betting revenue.
The highest month on record here is Dec 2025 ($1.1M). Monthly figures run from Sep 2023 to Aug 2026 and come from the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC; created 2024 to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission).
Sep 2023–Aug 2026 · Source: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC; created 2024 to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission) · Kentucky revenue
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| Month | Handle | Revenue (GGR) | Hold | State tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $3.3M | $434K | 13.2% | $39.9K |
| Jul 2026 | $3.0M | $315K | 10.4% | $32.9K |
| Jun 2026 | $3.4M | $555K | 16.4% | $53.3K |
| May 2026 | $3.4M | $373K | 11.0% | $35.6K |
| Apr 2026 | $4.0M | $730K | 18.1% | $69.7K |
| Mar 2026 | $6.2M | $713K | 11.5% | $65.7K |
| Feb 2026 | $5.0M | $448K | 9.0% | $41.7K |
| Jan 2026 | $6.1M | $650K | 10.6% | $65.7K |
| Dec 2025 | $6.3M | $1.1M | 18.0% | $108K |
| Nov 2025 | $9.2M | $1.1M | 11.6% | $101K |
| Oct 2025 | $10.4M | $778K | 7.4% | $63.8K |
| Sep 2025 | $8.2M | $518K | 6.4% | $54.8K |
| Aug 2025 | $5.5M | $758K | 13.7% | $70.4K |
| Jul 2025 | $3.0M | $322K | 10.8% | $28.5K |
| Jun 2025 | $3.4M | $323K | 9.5% | $28.5K |
| May 2025 | $4.6M | $589K | 12.9% | $51.4K |
| Apr 2025 | $5.4M | $537K | 10.0% | $51.6K |
| Mar 2025 | $8.3M | $604K | 7.3% | $52.7K |
| Feb 2025 | $5.7M | $472K | 8.2% | $36.7K |
| Jan 2025 | $6.1M | $711K | 11.6% | $54.8K |
| Dec 2024 | $7.5M | −$51.8K | -0.7% | $5,287 |
| Nov 2024 | $11.0M | $685K | 6.2% | $54.9K |
| Oct 2024 | $9.8M | −$78.1K | -0.8% | $24.8K |
| Sep 2024 | $9.3M | $1.1M | 12.1% | $110K |
| Aug 2024 | $4.4M | $277K | 6.3% | $26.1K |
| Jul 2024 | $3.7M | $424K | 11.4% | $40.4K |
| Jun 2024 | $4.6M | $518K | 11.3% | $49.4K |
| May 2024 | $5.8M | $650K | 11.2% | $59.8K |
| Apr 2024 | $6.4M | $473K | 7.3% | $42.1K |
| Mar 2024 | $9.7M | $557K | 5.7% | $49.9K |
| Feb 2024 | $7.9M | $302K | 3.8% | $34.2K |
| Jan 2024 | $8.7M | $1.1M | 13.0% | $108K |
| Dec 2023 | $8.8M | $795K | 9.1% | $63.8K |
| Nov 2023 | $9.8M | $661K | 6.7% | $73.2K |
| Oct 2023 | $8.1M | $1.1M | 13.2% | $103K |
| Sep 2023 | $9.1M | $1.1M | 12.3% | $107K |
| Year | Handle | Revenue (GGR) | State tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34.4M (8 mo) | $4.2M (8 mo) | $405K (8 mo) |
| 2025 | $76.0M | $7.8M | $703K |
| 2024 | $89.0M | $6.0M | $605K |
| 2023 | $35.8M (4 mo) | $3.6M (4 mo) | $347K (4 mo) |
Years with missing months show partial totals, marked with the number of months reported.
| Operator | Handle | GGR |
|---|---|---|
| Kambi (Churchill Downs) (unmatched) | $22.0M | $2.5M |
| Caesars Entertainment | $14.3M | $1.5M |
| Kambi (Turfway Park) (unmatched) | $9.2M | $1.2M |
| Kambi (Oak Grove) (unmatched) | $5.8M | $812K |
| DraftKings | $6.1M | $665K |
| Circa (Kentucky Downs) (unmatched) | $7.6M | $642K |
| BetMGM | $1.5M | $233K |
| Kambi (Ellis Park) (unmatched) | $1.9M | $204K |
License-holder totals may include partner-operated brands. “(unmatched)” rows show the regulator's reported name with no linked operator record here — that can be an operator not yet matched, or a non-operator reporting channel (e.g. a lottery's own retail-location sales) rather than a licensed sportsbook or casino.
Notes
GGR is handle minus winnings, before promotional credits (the dashboard prints no GGR line). Adjusted revenue is the dashboard's "Approximate AGR" (handle minus winnings minus promotional credits), the taxable base. Tax paid is the state excise tax; the federal excise tax is not included.
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