Sports Betting & Gambling News for July 2025
DraftKings Faces Pennsylvania Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive Gambling Promotions
The lawsuit alleges that the Boston company and sister affiliates violated consumer protection law through ads for offers that would finance gambling addiction.
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Where Is Sports Betting Legal? All 50 U.S. States In-Depth Review
Where Sports Betting is Legal: Legislative Tracker for All U.S. States
Responsible Gaming Guide: Ranking the Top Sportsbooks for Consumer Protection
Responsible gaming has never been a more important part of a sportsbook's offering. We break down the top sports betting sites in the U.S. based on their approach to responsible gaming practices.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
College Player Prop Betting by State: Where can you bet on NCAA football or March Madness props?
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.
How Do Bonus Bets Work in Sports Betting?
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.
US Sports Betting Revenue & Handle: Tracking Betting Market Data 2025
Curious how much each state is betting? Sportsbook Review breaks down the U.S. sports betting revenue picture one state at a time.
Ranking the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums: U.S. Bank Stadium, Empower Field Top the List
Sportsbook Review combined data analysis and survey results to find the NFL's most dangerous stadiums.
NYC Casino Race Intensifies as Brooklyn Meeting Stirs Controversy
State Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny voiced concern on social media arguing that the location imposes a burden on residents.
Emmanuel Clase Latest Cleveland Pitcher Tied to Gambling Probe
Clase became the second Guardians pitcher in a month to be suspended during a gambling inquiry.
Republican Lawmakers Push to Reverse Gambling Tax Hike in Trump Legislation
The amendment has been a cause of worry among gamblers, lawmakers, and industry veterans.
Caesars and Play’n GO Expand in U.S. With Digital Gaming Partnership
Play’n GO’s slots are now live on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, and Horseshoe Online Casino.
Report Predicts Online Gambling Market to Triple by 2034
The online gambling market, which was valued at $78.77 billion in 2024, is expected to reach $220.85 billion by 2034.
Ohio Governor Continues Opposition to Online Casino Proposals
“I’m not for it,” the governor told Cleveland.com at the State Fair. “Basically, to put a casino in everybody’s hands, 24/7, I think is probably not a great idea."
Underdog Fantasy Changes California Offering Amid DFS Scrutiny
Through a peer-to-peer format, players now compete against each other for pooled prizes, not against the company.
Hard Rock Bet Launches in Colorado with Promotional Rewards Program
The sportsbook secured its access through an agreement with Johnny Nolon's Casino in Cripple Creek.
Trump's Stadium Ultimatum Puts Washington Gambling Future in Focus
The threat has introduced new uncertainty into the prospects for the district's sports infrastructure future.
Bronx Casino Plan Rejected, Focus Shifts to Empire City Bid
Local outcry and testimony have made it clear that the residents are not considering the Bally's project in the long-term economic plan.
Kalshi's Betting Semantics Spark Ongoing Regulatory Dispute
Milbank attorney Josh Sterling, who represents Kalshi in ongoing litigation, claimed prediction markets differ from traditional sports betting because "there are no odds being set."
Luis Ortiz Remains on Leave Amid MLB Betting Probe
Originally placed on leave on July 3, Ortiz was scheduled to return on July 19, but the timeline has been extended by mutual agreement.
Polymarket Acquires QCEX for $112M to Launch Fully Regulated U.S. Platform
The move signals Polymarket’s long-anticipated return to the United States under a fully regulated framework.
Churchill Downs Sets Q2 Revenue Record of $934 Million
Betting on the Derby alone totaled $234.4 million, which was up 11% from last year.
Massachusetts Casino Revenue Increases 1.7% Year-on-Year in June
The figures represent a 1.7% year-on-year rise compared to last year’s total of $96.1 million.
New Jersey Gaming Revenue Reaches Over $581 Million in June
Online casinos and sports betting were key drivers of massive growth.
Tennessee Sports Betting Handle Falls to Lowest Level in 10 Months
While the figure represents a 2.5% increase compared to last June, it is a 19.8% decline from May.
New York Casino Revenue Drops 2.2% Year-on-Year in June as Downstate Casino Deadline Passes
New York does not split its numbers by operator but provides a game-type overview.
Detroit Casino Revenue Falls Over 4% Year-on-Year in June
The figures are slightly down from May's and last June's numbers.
Michigan Internet Gaming Revenue Hits $301.4 Million in May
It represents a month-over-month boost of 3.7% from 290.7 million in April.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $246.8 Million in May
Including land-based casinos, the Garden State posted a 20.5% year-over-year revenue increase.
Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 25% in April
Gaming revenue generated by iGaming operators in Ontario hit $313.2 million in April, a 25% increase from the same month last year.
Michigan iGaming Revenue Grows by 33.9% Year-on-Year in April
In April, gross gaming revenue from the Michigan iGaming sector rose by 33.9% year-on-year.
Pennsylvania Sports Wagering Handle and Revenue Reports Year-on-Year Increases in April
Pennsylvania reports handle and revenue increases for sports betting in April 2025.
Detroit Commercial Casino Revenue Increases 1.5% Year-on-Year in April
The three licensed commercial casinos in Detroit combined to generate $109.8 million in total revenue in April 2025, a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
New York Sportsbooks Show 4.8% Revenue Growth in April
New York showed a year-on-year revenue growth in the state's mobile sportsbooks sector in April.
DraftKings Announces 20% Revenue Rise to $1.4 billion
DraftKings, a giant in the DFS and sports betting space, has announced a 20% revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Flutter Announces Quarterly Revenue Growth, With Eye on Prediction Markets
Global betting operator Flutter eyes the prediction markets after significant revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Florida Racinos Show Slight Fall in March Revenue
Florida’s racinos saw a revenue drop year-on-year in March 2025, coming up just short with $66.7 million, as opposed to last year’s $66.9 million.
Ohio Casinos Record $94.4 Million in Revenue for March
According to a report published by the Ohio Casino Control Commission this week, Ohio’s regulated casino sector has generated $94.4 million in revenue for March 2025.