Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 2025
Jake Paul Faces Long Odds Against Anthony Joshua
Joshua typically enters the ring at roughly 250 pounds, creating a significant size disparity for Paul, who has campaigned at 200 pounds or below.
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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.
Rivalry With Polymarket Is Driving Kalshi's Rapid Expansion
Mansour likened the relationship to well-known sporting matchups.
Kansas City Chiefs Fuel Sports Betting in Missouri’s First Week
Casinos, fan venues, and digital platforms remained busy throughout launch week, especially when major games were in play.
Over 250,000 Sports Betting Accounts Active in Missouri on Launch Day
Ahead of the launch window nearly 188,000 residents completed pre-registrations with licensed operators.
CNN Forms Exclusive Data Partnership with Kalshi
Kalshi co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tarek Mansour said the partnership was a sign of how newsrooms were shifting their future-focused reporting.
Georgia Tourism Committee Adds Last-Minute Sports Betting Recommendation
The proposal was inserted just before publication of the committee’s report and was not discussed during the committee’s final meeting.
Kalshi and Polymarket Record Nearly $10 Billion in November Trading Volume
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.
Missouri's Betting Launch Highlights Rising Scrutiny of Player Prop Wagers
Missouri's debut comes amid a series of integrity scandals drawing attention to the risks surrounding player-specific wagers
Kansas City Royals Looking for New Sports Betting Partner After Underdog Exits State
The withdrawal marked a significant shift for the company, which had invested heavily in preparation for its planned launch.
Kalshi's Valuation Surges Amid Intensifying Funding Race
The influx of capital placed Kalshi in what appears to be a rapid funding competition with Polymarket.
Sportsbooks Highlight Local Giving Ahead of Missouri Sports Betting Launch
Major operators planning to launch in the state have been increasing their philanthropic efforts, notably FanDuel and DraftKings.
Missouri Casinos Ready Retail Sportsbooks Ahead of Betting Launch
Casinos have reconfigured gaming floors and trained staff in anticipation of significant foot traffic on opening day.
NHL Says Partnerships Give It Authority to Remove Unapproved Event Contracts
Bettman described this ability as a key benefit of making the two firms "official prediction markets partners."
NCAA Maintains Ban on Athlete Betting After Rule Reversal Effort
An NCAA study released this week reported that 36% of Division I men's basketball players had experienced social media harassment from bettors.
New York Governor Signs Bill Banning Sweepstakes Casinos
The new law targets sweepstakes casino operators and companies that work with them, including payment processors, geolocation service providers, and media partners.
Fanatics Launches Fanatics Markets in 24 States
The first wave goes live in 10 states and includes contracts covering sports, finance, economics, and politics.
Missouri Regulator Monitors Rise of Unregulated Prediction Markets After Sports Betting Launch
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.
Missouri Sports Betting Debut Praised by Missouri Gaming Commission
The state became the 39th state in the US to offer legalized sports wagering and the first to go live in 2025
Cross-Border Betting Expected to Decline as Missouri Market Opens
Before the launch, thousands of people from Missouri would travel to nearby states to place bets regularly.
Plus500 Appointed as Clearing Partner for CME and FanDuel’s Prediction Market
Through the agreement, Plus500 will provide brokerage-execution and clearing services for FanDuel Prediction Markets.
Sports Betting Bonuses Go Live for Missourians
These launches marked the first opportunity for Missourians to take advantage of Missouri sportsbook promos.
Kalshi Closes $1 Billion Series E as Trading Activity Accelerates
The seven-year-old company operates what it describes as the world's largest prediction market.
Missouri's New Sports Betting Framework Brings New Tax Liabilities
Section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code says that all income is taxable, no matter where it comes from.
Missouri Sports Betting Market Poised for Big Surge as Wagering Goes Live
Missouri is positioned to become a strong sports betting state due to its professional sports landscape, which includes NFL, NHL, and MLB franchises.
Polymarket CEO Positions Prediction Markets as a Leading Indicator
"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.
DraftKings Replaces ESPN BET as ESPN's Official Sportsbook Partner
In the shakeup, PENN has rebranded its former ESPN BET sportsbook to theScore Bet.
Robinhood Announces Joint Venture to Build Regulated Exchange
Under the plan, Susquehanna will act as a day-one liquidity provider, with more partners to follow once the exchange is operational
Michigan Player Wins Record $22.4 Million Jackpot at DraftKings Casino
The unprecedented win marks a significant milestone for DraftKings, which has steadily expanded its online gaming footprint and jackpot offerings in Michigan.
Robinhood Pauses Nevada Sports Prediction Markets After Judge Denys Temporary Injunction
The pause, beginning Dec. 1, mirrors Crypto.com's recent decision to step back after a similar ruling.
Ex-NFL Quarterback Trent Green Supports Missouri Sports Betting
Green has been participating in events related to sports betting after partnering with Caesars Sportsbook.
Galaxy Digital Explores Market-Making Role in Expanding Prediction Markets
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said the company has been testing small-scale market-making activity and is considering a broader role on the platforms.