Nevada leads the nation in per-capita sports betting, with residents wagering an average of $1,815 annually—nearly triple the national average, according to a recent study by Gamdom Casino.

The Silver State outpaces New Jersey ($1,398) and New York ($1,087), despite ranking fifth in overall sports betting revenue behind New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Nevada maintains its per-capita dominance even with strict regulations requiring in-person registration for mobile betting accounts and the absence of major operators like FanDuel and DraftKings.

The top 10 states for per-capita sports betting are:

1. Nevada ($1,815)
2. New Jersey ($1,398)
3. New York ($1,087)
4. Massachusetts
5. Arizona
6. Maryland
7. Illinois
8. Colorado
9. Kansas
10. Iowa

Notable findings include Pennsylvania ranking 19th with $484 in annual per-capita wagers, despite being a major market in total handle and revenue. South Dakota shows the lowest per-capita spending at $7.63, likely due to limited sports betting availability at tribal casinos and Deadwood venues only.

Currently, 38 states plus Washington, DC offer some form of legal sports betting, with Missouri set to join in 2024. Nevada's performance is particularly impressive considering its regulatory restrictions, suggesting potential for growth if the state were to ease in-person registration requirements or welcome major national operators.

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