CHEYENNE, WY — Wyoming’s gambling industry posted another strong month in August 2025, with total statewide wagering or handle surpassing $242.8 million, according to the latest report from the Wyoming Gaming Commission.
Historic Horse Racing Dominates Once Again
Historic Horse Racing (HHR) machines, the slot-like terminals found across the state, continued to anchor Wyoming’s gambling economy, generating a staggering $222.4 million handle in August.
- Top Operators: Wyoming Downs led with $82.2 million, closely followed by Wyoming Horse Racing’s $81.7 million.
- The state collected $555,975 in taxes from HHR play, alongside additional distributions to local governments and the LSRA (Local Share Revenue Account).
Live & Simulcast Racing Hold Steady
Traditional racing also remained active, with:
- Live racing handle: $1.15 million
- Simulcast wagering: $513,504
Together, these forms contributed more than $25,000 in state and breeder funds.
Online Sports Betting Surges Ahead of Football Season
After a slower summer, Wyoming’s sports betting apps saw renewed momentum in August, totaling $15.5 million in wagers statewide, the highest monthly figure since March.
DraftKings continued to dominate with nearly $8.9 million in handle, while FanDuel ($3.2M) and BetMGM ($1.9M) rounded out the top three. The state received $180,307 in sports wagering tax revenue, a 32% increase over July.
Wyoming Online Sports Betting Revenue (Summer 2025)
| Month | Total Handle | Gross Gaming Revenue | Tax Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | $14,312,005 | $2,377,509 | $166,424 |
| July 2025 | $11,643,232 | $2,001,254 | $136,693 |
| August 2025 | $15,517,909 | $2,549,130 | $180,307 |
(Source: Wyoming Gaming Commission, August 2025 Wagering Activity Report)
The August jump reflects preseason NFL and early college football betting activity, a trend likely to accelerate through the fall as regular-season games ramp up.
Skill-Based Amusement Games Generate $590K in Taxes
Wyoming’s network of bar-top and arcade-style “skill games” produced $13 million in revenue, resulting in $2.95 million in net proceeds and $590,000 in state taxes.
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$3 Billion Handle?
Year-to-date, Wyoming gaming has surpassed $1.8 billion in total handle, spanning horse racing, skill games, and online wagering. While Historic Horse Racing still accounts for the lion’s share, online betting is clearly the state’s most dynamic growth sector. With four months of reporting still to come, Wyoming appears to be destined to break the all-time handle record with $3 billion in wagering possible by the end of 2025.
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