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Vermonters bet just over $140 million in 2024, the first year of legal sports gambling in the state. During that time, the state has worked to grow its resources for people with gambling problems.

Basketball was the most gambled-upon sport so far, and betting activity has slowed down into the summer.

In the first month of legal sports betting in Vermont, the state made over $1 million. Most of the bets are coming from men under 35.

State officials say they are very pleased with the rollout of online sports betting. The program generated nearly $2 million in state revenue in the first seven weeks.