Vermont Out-Earns Connecticut On Every Sports Bet

HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut bettors wagered more than 12 times as much as Vermont in September. But for every dollar bet, Vermont kept nearly three times more for the state. Connecticut’s September sports wagering data shows $246.3 million bet across the state, up 7% from last year, producing $2.47 million in taxes. The Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery’s September report shows just $19.8 million in bets, but a $542,813 return for the state. That works out to roughly 2.7 cents per dollar bet in Vermont compared to 1 cent in Connecticut . The difference is the model.