Which States Are Betting the Most on Sports in 2025?

Sports betting has reached an all-time high in 2025, with Americans betting more this year than ever before.

But where are the biggest sports betting locations? Let’s look at the top five states for sports wagers in the U.S. and the teams that have converted state residents into loyal fans.

New York - $22.7 Billion

New York is home to several nationally recognizable major league sports teams, including the Yankees, the Mets, the Knicks, the Nets, the Rangers, and the Islanders.

Less popular teams include the Buffalo Sabers (hockey) and the New York City FC.

So, it’s no wonder that New York State is the no. 1 sports betting state in the country in 2025, already raking in a cool $22.7 billion on sports wagers.

New York is also home to plenty of colleges, so college sports are also popular; however, New York restricts gambling on college teams within the state.

Illinois - $14 Billion

Illinois comes in at second place on this list with a handle of $14 billion pulled in so far by sports betting in the state.

Since the Prairie State is home to six major league teams, including a few teams recognized around the country, we’re not surprised. The most popular major league sports teams in Illinois include the Chicago Cubs, the White Sox, the Bears, and the Bulls.

The state is also the home of 51 college sports teams; however, Illinois doesn’t allow betting on sporting events featuring college teams within the state.

New Jersey - $12.8 Billion

Another big sports betting state is New Jersey, coming in at no. 3 on this list, as it has already pulled in $12.8 billion so far in 2025.

The Garden State is home to the Giants, the Jets, the Red Bulls, and the New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey is also home to 50 NCAA Division I college sports teams, yet betting on New Jersey teams is not allowed within the state.

Ohio - $8.8 Billion

Even though Ohio doesn’t have the huge major league draw that other states on this list offer, it comes in at no. 4, as Ohioans have spent $8.8 billion so far betting on sports.

Ohio is home to eight major league teams, including the Browns, the Reds, and the Bengals.

On the college side, 13 teams play in Ohio. While the state doesn’t allow player props bets on collegiate teams, Ohioans are allowed to place other college bets, including ones on Ohio teams.

Pennsylvania - $8.4 Billion

In last place on our list of the states that bet the most on sports in 2025 is Pennsylvania.

Keystone States residents are very passionate about their local sports teams, specifically the Eagles, the Phillies, the Steelers, and the Flyers. So we’re not terribly surprised by Pennsylvania being on this list – we only thought they’d be a bit higher.

The state is also home to 119 NCAA Division I teams, so there are plenty of events to wager on in Pennsylvania.

While residents cannot make player props on the collegiate level, they are allowed to make other bets on in-state college teams.