Sports Betting & Gambling News for October 2025
Megan Thee Stallion Partners with Fanatics Sportsbook
The partnership was revealed through an official promotional video, which featured the Houston-born rapper wearing a custom Dallas Mavericks jersey.
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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.
Ranking the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums: M&T Bank Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field Top the List
M&T Bank Stadium leads with 14,019 crimes per 100k – over 5× the U.S. average – while Highmark Stadium is the safest. Our city crime data plus a 5,038-fan survey also tags Lincoln Financial Field as fans’ least-safe venue.
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.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
Polymarket Retakes Lead Over Kalshi Amid Prediction Market Growth
Polymarket regained its position after it launched its new US site beta ahead of November's electoral events.
Kalshi's Nationwide Model Raises Concerns Among US Geolocation Providers
The model threatens to disrupt a key revenue stream for companies such as GeoComply, Radar, and Xpoint Tech.
BetMGM Extends Pittsburgh Steelers Partnership Through 2029
The extended agreement further extends the yearly Decade of Black & Gold Sweepstakes.
Missouri Sports Betting Market Set to Take Shape This Month
Eight operators submitted applications for tethered online sports betting licenses, each linked to either a land-based casino or a professional sports team.
MGM Resorts Unexpectedly Withdraws New York Casino License Bid
The company attributed its withdrawal to economic and regulatory changes that have altered the project's financial outlook.
Kalshi's NFL Parlay Launch Draws Attention but Limited Volume
Despite the initial market reaction, the impact of Kalshi's new products has so far been modest in terms of trading volume
Michigan Prepares Student-Athletes for NCAA Betting Rule Shift
The NCAA's pending rule change comes as the organization continues investigating multiple gambling scandals across men's college basketball.
North Carolina Sports Betting Hits Record $686 Million in September
The total narrowly beat the state's previous record of $685 million set in March 2025.
Missouri Riverboat Casino Sector Records 4% Rise in September
The latest figures, published by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC), show that slots generated $133.5 million.
Governor Newsom Signs Sweepstakes Ban into California Legislation
The bill bans sites that use a dual-currency system to offer sweepstakes-based games.
Kalshi Concludes Successful Funding Amid Global Growth
Concluded in August, the funding reflects investor confidence in Kalshi's accelerated global growth and its expanding role in the financial infrastructure
Play Alberta Partners with NHL Stars to Promote Responsible Gambling
The partnership marks the first time the platform has enlisted active athletes from Alberta's two major NHL franchises to support responsible gaming.
DraftKings CEO Downplays Prediction Market Threat
Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson shared a similar outlook, referencing the limited market share of Betfair Exchange in the UK
New York Stock Exchange Owner Invests $2B in Polymarket
The partnership presents new opportunities for collaboration between traditional exchanges and emerging blockchain technologies.
Ohio Online Casino and Lottery Legalization Unlikely
Republican lawmakers briefly considered including online gambling language in the state’s biennial budget as a way to raise tax funds.
Colorado Casino Revenue Slips 3.8% Year-on-Year in September
The figures revealed that out of all game types, slots had the largest decline.
Michigan iGaming Revenue hits $302.7 Million in September
The figures show a 16% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year.
New Jersey Gaming Revenue Hits $563.7 Million in September
Casino venues generated $230.7 million, representing a modest 0.1% year-on-year rise.
Charles Barkley Condemns NCAA Plan to Allow College Athletes to Bet
Barkley reiterated his stance during a public conversation with Auburn head coach Steven Pearl and Alabama coach Nate Oats.
PrizePicks Gains New York Fantasy Sports Gaming License
The re-entry into New York comes after a 2024 legal agreement with the Commission.
Kalshi Captures Market Lead Over Polymarket Amid Record Trading Surge
The two exchanges also collectively registered $1.44 billion in trading volumes in September, which was the highest monthly aggregate ever.
Underdog Partners with St. Louis Blues Ahead of Missouri Sports Betting Launch
The partnership will bring Underdog's fantasy sports and betting offerings directly to Blues fans.
Massachusetts Challenges Robinhood in Ongoing Legal Dispute
The brief opposes Robinhood's attempt to block the enforcement of state laws related to its trading of sports-related event contracts.
Flutter Explores Peer-To-Peer and Predictive Markets in US Expansion
Flutter partnered with CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, earlier this year to develop event-driven market products.
Canada Sports Betting Ad Ban Clears Senate Committee
Bill S-211 mandates that the Canadian government investigate measures to restrict gambling advertisements nationwide
NCAA Committee Supports Allowing Betting on Professional Sports
If approved by Divisions II and III later this month, the reform could take effect as soon as November 1.
AGCO Fines theScore $105,000 for Responsible Gambling Failures
The operator failed to respond in a case involving a player who wagered $2.5 million and lost approximately $230,000 over eight months.
Hard Rock Bet Becomes Official Sportsbook of the NBA's Orlando Magic
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.
Polymarket's US Relaunch Faces Delay Due to Government Shutdown
Historically, the CFTC stayed self-certifications of new markets during shutdowns, halting any pending launches.
ABV Warns Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Change Could Threaten Regulated Sports Betting
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.
Kansas Gathers $26 Million from Sports Gambling to Attract Missouri Sports Teams
Both Kansas and Missouri have long pursued their region's professional franchises through competing tax incentives and construction offers.