Sports Betting & Gambling News for March 2026

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

In a new report published by H2 Gambling Capital, March Madness is projected to generate $4 billion in wagers, a 6.7% rise from last year’s estimate of $3.7 billion.

Written by Ziv Chen

As March Madness nears, college basketball has recorded a rise in betting activity among sportsbooks as conference tournaments are underway ahead of Selection Sunday.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

A bill that would have legalized sports betting in Georgia has failed in the House after lawmakers fell short of the 120 needed to advance it.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Kalshi has revealed that men's college basketball was the most popular traded sport on its platform in February, generating $2.27 billion and surpassing the NFL.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

bet365 has partnered with the UFC, becoming its official sports betting partner for the US and Canada.

Written by Ziv Chen

Campaign filings showed the group has already committed about $1.2 million, making it the largest outside spender in the races.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Under the measure, the state is looking to restrict various forms of betting increasingly offered by sportsbooks.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

After Khamenei’s death, traders with a "Yes" position on the contract believed they were getting a full payout, but Kalshi suspended trading and settled the positions at the last traded price before the news came out.

Written by Ziv Chen

The company recorded more than 500 million visits during the 2024 presidential election, positioning itself as a widely used destination for tracking electoral developments.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Currently regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, prediction markets allow users to trade on events spanning politics, culture, and sports.

Written by Ziv Chen

The US celebrated another successful year after commercial gaming rose for the sixth consecutive year to $79 billion.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

In 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission determined that Polymarket's contracts violated that earlier order and barred the platform from operating in the province.

Written by Ziv Chen

As part of the expansion, Fanatics has received a $50 million investment to revamp its Manhattan office to better suit its growth plans

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The NCAA is working with IC360 to bring its integrity monitoring technology to its upcoming championships, including March Madness.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Kalshi has seen strong sports-related trading in recent months, with sports accounting for 80% of the operator's trading volume. This comes as Kalshi continues to face legal challenges from states.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

As March Madness draws closer, New York has raised awareness over the growing risks of problem gambling ahead of the tournament and efforts to help

Written by Ziv Chen

DraftKings and ESPN have launched an account-linking feature between ESPN platforms and the DraftKings sportsbook ahead of March Madness

Written by Ziv Chen

Underdog had acquired to buy Aristotle Exchange DCM and Aristotle Exchange DCO in a bid to launch its own sports event contracts.

Written by Ziv Chen

Tarek Mansour reiterated the explanation on social media, saying the contract referenced the possibility of Khamenei leaving power through resignation or a negotiated transition.

Written by Ziv Chen

House Bill 904, filed on March 4, would also prohibit prop bets involving college athletes at Kentucky schools.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The Games averaged 23.5 million American viewers daily, the highest figure since 2014

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The Boston-based company says that it will integrate its standalone predictions platform directly into its primary app.

Written by Ziv Chen

Speaking during a February 26 earnings call, CDI CEO Bill Carstanjen said the company doesn't support prediction market sites offering contracts on horse racing outcomes.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Under House Bill 4074, mobile betting platforms would be taxed at 22%, a rate Eure said is in line with the national average.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Total handle increased just 3% from the fourth quarter of 2024, indicating that revenue growth was driven largely by stronger hold rather than increased wagering volume.

Written by Ziv Chen

Through just one account and wallet, users will have access to its sportsbook, prediction markets, casino, and lottery games.

Written by Ziv Chen

“The latest data shows more Missourians are ditching their bookies and illegal websites and enjoying the safeguards and convenience of placing sports bets legally”

Written by Charlotte Capewell

In addition to legalizing mobile sports betting, House Bill 4074 would set a 22% tax rate on mobile wagering revenue.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The Commission voted Thursday to allow FanDuel to power Oaklawn Casino's new mobile sportsbook app and DraftKings to serve as the vendor for Southland Casino in West Memphis.

Written by Ziv Chen

Christie called prediction markets “rogue cowboys” and said industry bodies needed to “act now” or regret it later.

Written by Charlotte Capewell