Colorado Table Tennis Betting Hits Nearly $1 Million Daily as State Handle Reaches $6.5 Billion

Colorado’s sports betting market has produced an unexpected trend. According to Colorado Public Radio, bettors in the state are now wagering nearly $1 million on table tennis every day.

At the same time, Colorado’s overall sports betting handle reached roughly $6.5 billion for the fiscal year ending in June 2026. That was a 2.3% increase from the previous year.

The numbers show how online sportsbooks have expanded beyond popular American sports and attracted betting action on smaller international events.

Table Tennis Emerges as Unexpected Betting Powerhouse

Table tennis, also known as ping pong, has become a surprisingly popular betting option in Colorado. Bettors are wagering close to $1 million per day on the sport.

One reason is availability. International table tennis matches take place throughout the day, giving bettors almost constant access to games. This can make table tennis appealing when major American leagues have fewer events available.

However, the sport also creates challenges for sportsbooks. Smaller betting markets can be easier for experienced bettors to target. There is also less information available about many international table tennis players and leagues. That can make it harder for sportsbooks to accurately price betting lines.

Game integrity is another concern. Large amounts of betting activity on lower-profile competitions could increase the risk of match-fixing attempts.

Regulators must therefore monitor betting patterns across sports and leagues that receive far less attention than the NFL, NBA, or MLB.

Colorado’s Broader Betting Market Shows Steady Growth

Colorado’s $6.5 billion sports betting handle shows that the state’s market continues to grow. The 2.3% annual increase is relatively small, but it represents continued expansion in a mature betting market.

Colorado regulated sports betting in May 2020. The state’s handle represents the total amount wagered rather than sportsbook profits. Sportsbooks pay winning bets from that total and keep a percentage of the remaining money as revenue.

Sports betting has also generated money for Colorado programs. A portion of the state’s betting tax revenue goes toward water conservation projects.

Offering more betting markets could be one reason Colorado continues to see growth. Sportsbooks now provide wagers on smaller sports alongside major leagues, giving customers more opportunities to bet throughout the year.