Sports Betting & Gambling News for October 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.

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The total narrowly beat the state's previous record of $685 million set in March 2025.

Written by Ziv Chen

The latest figures, published by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC), show that slots generated $133.5 million.

Written by Ziv Chen

The bill bans sites that use a dual-currency system to offer sweepstakes-based games.

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Concluded in August, the funding reflects investor confidence in Kalshi's accelerated global growth and its expanding role in the financial infrastructure

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The partnership marks the first time the platform has enlisted active athletes from Alberta's two major NHL franchises to support responsible gaming.

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Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson shared a similar outlook, referencing the limited market share of Betfair Exchange in the UK

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The partnership presents new opportunities for collaboration between traditional exchanges and emerging blockchain technologies.

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MGM Grand Detroit had the largest market share, accounting for 47% of the market and generating $45.9 million in revenue.

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The state’s 17 licensed retail casinos continued to offer traditional slot machines, table games, and in-person betting.

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The agency said that participation in or affiliation with sporting event contracts could lead to serious licensing consequences.

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CME plans to enlist multiple market makers to provide liquidity and will incentivize them to keep markets deep.

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Analysts connected the downturn to concerns that Kalshi's products could challenge traditional sportsbooks by drawing customers toward alternatives.

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In terms of sportsbook revenue, Illinois is third in the country at more than $4.3 billion, trailing only New York and New Jersey.

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The partnership with the Royals builds on an existing relationship, with past collaborations such as Bark at the Park and the Underdog Hot Dog Derby.

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The two exchanges also collectively registered $1.44 billion in trading volumes in September, which was the highest monthly aggregate ever.

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The partnership will bring Underdog's fantasy sports and betting offerings directly to Blues fans.

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The brief opposes Robinhood's attempt to block the enforcement of state laws related to its trading of sports-related event contracts.

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Flutter partnered with CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, earlier this year to develop event-driven market products.

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Bill S-211 mandates that the Canadian government investigate measures to restrict gambling advertisements nationwide

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If approved by Divisions II and III later this month, the reform could take effect as soon as November 1.

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The operator failed to respond in a case involving a player who wagered $2.5 million and lost approximately $230,000 over eight months.

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The deal expands the brand's visibility at the Magic's home arena, Kia Center, where fans will encounter Hard Rock Bet integrations throughout the venue.

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Historically, the CFTC stayed self-certifications of new markets during shutdowns, halting any pending launches.

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The Senate's OBBBA changes how deductions for gambling losses are handled, allowing only 90% of total wagering losses to be deducted in the tax year.

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Both Kansas and Missouri have long pursued their region's professional franchises through competing tax incentives and construction offers.

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Titled the ‘Online Social Games Expo,’ it featured several industry figures who came together to discuss online social games and sweepstakes promotions.

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Georgia remains one of the few U.S. states without legalized gambling in any form, prompting debate over the economic benefits and potential social risks of expanding gaming

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Wang outlined the next phase of Kalshi's development as developing a broad ecosystem of new financial apps.

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Fans who opt into the new features, including bet tracking and Odds View, will gain access to live betting updates and market data overlaid during games.

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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, which represents a coalition of top sweepstakes operators, warned that the bill was misguided and rushed.

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The campaign, titled ‘Explained by Patrick Schwarzenegger,’ is part of the brand’s ongoing series aimed at the online casino space.

Written by Ziv Chen