Charlie Bilello: U.S. sports betting wagers reached $165 billion in 2025

Charlie Bilello: U.S. sports betting wagers reached $165 billion in 2025
U.S. sports betting wagers hit $165 billion

Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning, highlights the rapid growth in U.S. sports betting. The total amount wagered increased from $6.6 billion in 2018 to $165 billion in 2025, with significant annual rises each year.

Bilello has previously tracked U.S. stock market performance, noting that the S&P 500 achieved 22 all-time highs year-to-date. In a separate update, he reported that emerging, value, and small/mid-cap stocks outperformed large U.S. equities in early 2026. His coverage spans equities as well as trends in sports betting volumes.

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