Wyoming Sports Betting Taxes Jump 40% Despite Handle Drop

CASPER, Wyo. – Wyoming bettors wagered less in September, but the state collected 40% more from them. The Wyoming Gaming Commission’s September wagering activity report shows online sportsbooks took $23.4 million in bets, down 14.2% from September 2025. Yet taxes climbed 40.2% to $146,687. Sportsbooks cut non-cash payouts like free bets 32.4% , from $1.16 million to $780,786. That left $1.47 million in taxable revenue, up from $1.05 million, with Wyoming sports betting taxed at 10%. Gross gaming revenue also rose 5.6% to $2.45 million as hold climbed from 8.5% to 10.5%.