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Wyoming Gambling Handle Hits $245M, Sports Betting Takes Step Back
Wyoming’s gambling machine kept humming in the latest report from February 2026, with total wagering activity hitting $245.5 million, up slightly from January. But the real story isn’t the total, it’s where that money is flowing. Wyoming Gambling Snapshot (February…
Wyoming Bettors Wagered $242.9M in January – Here’s Who Really Made the Money
Wyoming’s gaming market opened 2026 by moving $242,918,025 across all regulated categories in January, after setting all-time gambling records last year. And in case you’re wondering, yes, Historic Horse Racing (HHR) once again did most of the heavy lifting. Sports…
Wyoming’s $2.77 Billion Betting Boom: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Year-End Gaming Report
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyomingites placed nearly $2.8 billion in wagers and amusement game plays in 2025, cementing gaming and sports betting as a massive economic driver in the Cowboy State. According to the newly released December 2025 Wagering Activity Report…
A Former Regulator’s Warning on the Future of Gaming in Wyoming
Editor’s Note:This guest op-ed was submitted by Don Johnson, the first Executive Director of the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission, who served under Governors Ed Herschler and Mike Sullivan. His perspective offers historical context and firsthand insight into the original intent of…
Wyoming Bettors Are All Over Fanatics Sportsbook for “Big Game 60”
Wyoming’s online sports betting market is still young, but one thing is already clear heading into the Patriots vs. Seahawks SB 60 matchup: momentum is shifting. While DraftKings and FanDuel continue to dominate the overall sports betting handle in the…
Wyoming Lawmakers Take Aim at HHR Growth
Wyoming lawmakers just advanced five new bills aimed at reining in the explosion of slot-machine-style gaming across the state, and yes, that includes the ever-controversial Historic Horse Racing (HHR) terminals we’ve been reporting on all year. The measures, approved by…
Kalshi Opens SuperVolcano Eruption Market – Will Yellowstone Blow?
If you’ve ever lived in Wyoming long enough to shovel your car out of a drift tall enough to qualify as affordable housing in Jackson, you’ve probably heard the comforting bedtime story: “There’s a supervolcano under Yellowstone. If it blows,…
Wyoming Gambling Revenues Pop: HHR Hits $2 Billion Handle + Sports Betting Apps Surge
Wyoming’s gamblers have made one thing abundantly clear in 2025: They are very committed to keeping our state coffers full while chasing jackpots, parlays, and the occasional mythical big hit on a horse race that ran sometime in 1997. The…
Will Wyoming Go All In? Online Casino Bill Could Return in 2026
After folding early in the 2025 session, Wyoming’s push to legalize online casino gambling might be shuffling back into play for 2026. House Bill 0162, also known as the Interactive Gaming bill, aimed to bring online casino-style games, think slots,…
JD Vance Surges as ’28 Election Favorite After Shutdown Deal + Musk’s Quiet Return
It’s been a wild few weeks in the world of politics, and the prediction markets are taking notice. With the federal government finally reopening after the latest shutdown standoff and Elon Musk reportedly “back in the fold” advising key Republican…