Kansas Sports Betting Revenue Supports Chiefs Stadium Project

Sports betting revenue in Kansas is helping fund the construction of a new stadium and mixed-use development for the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas sports betting was legalized in 2022, and as part of the legalization, the state created the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund.

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What Is the Attracting Professional Sports Fund?

The Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund receives a portion of the state’s 10% tax on sports betting revenue, which is calculated as total wagers minus prizes, promotional deductions, and federal taxes.

Of the 10% tax collected from Kansas sports betting apps and other licensed sportsbooks, the first $750,000 goes to the White Collar Crime Fund, supporting investigations into illegal wagers.

From the remaining amount, 2% goes to the Gambling Addiction Grant Fund, and 80% is directed to the Attracting Professional Sports Fund. In fiscal year 2024, roughly $8.7 million was deposited into the fund.

As of late 2025, the fund holds $24.1 million. According to the state’s agreement with the Chiefs, 65% of the fund can be used for the stadium project, and 10% can support related development initiatives.

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How Kansas Sports Betting Helps Fund the Chiefs Stadium

Kansas is financing a $3 billion domed stadium, the Chiefs’ headquarters, and surrounding mixed-use development through a 60-40 public-private funding split. Much of the public contribution will come from STAR (Sales Tax and Revenue) bonds.

The stadium and development are expected to create approximately 4,000 permanent jobs and generate over $1 billion in annual economic impact. The fund was specifically created to incentivize professional sports teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals, to relocate to Kansas from Missouri.

Sports betting revenue in Kansas is a relatively new source of funding for state economic development projects. The state could consider modifying regulations for sports betting apps and licensed sportsbooks during the 2026 legislative session to further optimize revenue.