Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 2025

Which states allow college player prop bets? Which ones have restrictions on these markets? And which states have banned them altogether? Find the status of every state here.

Written by James Bisson

Bonus bets are one of the biggest draws for anyone signing up for a new sportsbook. But do players understand how they work? Alexandra Griffiths offers a handy guide on how to navigate bonus bets.

Written by Alexandra Griffiths

Curious how much each state is betting? Sportsbook Review breaks down the U.S. sports betting revenue picture one state at a time.

Written by James Bisson

Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.

Written by James Bisson

Of the four states bordering Kansas, only Colorado had legalized sports betting before Kansas, while Nebraska and Oklahoma still restrict wagering to retail casino locations.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

NFL action has also been the dominant attraction so far, with the Kansas City Chiefs accounting for the highest number of wagers.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The request follows cease-and-desist letters sent by regulators in at least nine states accusing the New York company of operating an unlicensed sports wagering business.

Written by Ziv Chen

More than 10,000 active sports betting accounts were detected in the Arrowhead vicinity between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday night.

Written by Abi Bray

Mansour likened the relationship to well-known sporting matchups.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Casinos, fan venues, and digital platforms remained busy throughout launch week, especially when major games were in play.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Ahead of the launch window nearly 188,000 residents completed pre-registrations with licensed operators.

Written by Abi Bray

Kalshi co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tarek Mansour said the partnership was a sign of how newsrooms were shifting their future-focused reporting.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The proposal was inserted just before publication of the committee’s report and was not discussed during the committee’s final meeting.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The surge followed months of accelerating activity by both. Media integrations, increased liquidity, and a steady stream of headline-driven macro events drove the increase.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Missouri's debut comes amid a series of integrity scandals drawing attention to the risks surrounding player-specific wagers

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The withdrawal marked a significant shift for the company, which had invested heavily in preparation for its planned launch.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The influx of capital placed Kalshi in what appears to be a rapid funding competition with Polymarket.

Written by Ziv Chen

Joshua typically enters the ring at roughly 250 pounds, creating a significant size disparity for Paul, who has campaigned at 200 pounds or below.

Written by Abi Bray

A notable share of bettors is backing the YouTuber-turned-boxer despite Joshua entering the contest as the overwhelming favorite.

Written by Abi Bray

The new law targets sweepstakes casino operators and companies that work with them, including payment processors, geolocation service providers, and media partners.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The first wave goes live in 10 states and includes contracts covering sports, finance, economics, and politics.

Written by Ziv Chen

Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow customers to stake money on a broad range of outcomes, from international political events to celebrity-related scenarios.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The state became the 39th state in the US to offer legalized sports wagering and the first to go live in 2025

Written by Abi Bray

Before the launch, thousands of people from Missouri would travel to nearby states to place bets regularly.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Through the agreement, Plus500 will provide brokerage-execution and clearing services for FanDuel Prediction Markets.

Written by Abi Bray

These launches marked the first opportunity for Missourians to take advantage of Missouri sportsbook promos.

Written by Abi Bray

The seven-year-old company operates what it describes as the world's largest prediction market.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code says that all income is taxable, no matter where it comes from.

Written by Abi Bray

Missouri is positioned to become a strong sports betting state due to its professional sports landscape, which includes NFL, NHL, and MLB franchises.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

"It's the most accurate thing we have as mankind right now, until someone else creates some sort of a super crystal ball," Coplan said.

Written by Ziv Chen

In the shakeup, PENN has rebranded its former ESPN BET sportsbook to theScore Bet.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Under the plan, Susquehanna will act as a day-one liquidity provider, with more partners to follow once the exchange is operational

Written by Ziv Chen

The unprecedented win marks a significant milestone for DraftKings, which has steadily expanded its online gaming footprint and jackpot offerings in Michigan.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The pause, beginning Dec. 1, mirrors Crypto.com's recent decision to step back after a similar ruling.

Written by Abi Bray