Vermont’s legal sportsbooks took about $13.4 million in bets in August 2025, up 18.6% year over year but down from July.
Adjusted gross revenue was roughly $1.6 million, and bettors won about $11.7 million back. Baseball led the way, and average bet size stayed steady at $28.64.
Key Numbers and Trends
Vermont’s August handle came in just under $13.4 million. Compared to August 2024, that’s an 18.58% jump. Month to month, though, the handle dipped 9.5% from July. That pattern is common as summer winds down and before football fully ramps up in September.
Adjusted gross wagering revenue reached $1.6 million, signaling solid sportsbook hold given the quieter sports calendar.
The report also shows steady participation. Vermont sportsbooks recorded 469,956 total bets in August, with an average wager of $28.64. There were 7,127 active users in-state and 7,552 out of state, reflecting Vermont’s mix of local bettors and visitors. The state’s online-only market continues to attract regular play without retail locations.
Vermont’s market launched in January 2024 and is still maturing. Having a full first year of data helps put these results in context: the year-over-year rise suggests a stable customer base and growing familiarity with legal apps. The month-over-month dip is modest and likely seasonal, not a sign of cooling interest.
What Drove the Action in August
Baseball was the top sport, generating about $3.1 million in handle. That makes sense with the MLB season in full swing. Niche categories also mattered: table tennis drew roughly $1.6 million, e-basketball about $1.0 million, and soccer around $832,000.
Early football betting reached $1.2 million as preseason and futures interest picked up. These numbers show that Vermont sports betting spread action across mainstream and off-peak sports, keeping volume steady even before the NFL season.
Geography played a role, too. Of the total handle, about $4.2 million came from wagers placed inside Vermont, while $9.1 million was placed from outside the state’s borders via approved platforms. Both figures rose year over year, with out-of-state betting up slightly more on a percentage basis. This mix suggests that Vermont’s books are capturing regional traffic and travel-driven play along with local demand.
Looking ahead, September and October typically bring a surge, thanks to NFL betting in Vermont and college football. If average bet size and user counts hold, Vermont should see a larger handle as more games land on the calendar each week.
The August figures, taken with July’s, point to a market that is growing at a measured pace rather than spiking and slipping. With three established brands operating under state rules, Vermont is positioned for steadier revenue and tax flows as peak season arrives.
