Sports Betting & Gambling News for December 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.

Written by James Bisson

Ahead of the launch window nearly 188,000 residents completed pre-registrations with licensed operators.

Written by Abi Bray

The proposal was inserted just before publication of the committee’s report and was not discussed during the committee’s final meeting.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

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.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Missouri's debut comes amid a series of integrity scandals drawing attention to the risks surrounding player-specific wagers

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The withdrawal marked a significant shift for the company, which had invested heavily in preparation for its planned launch.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The influx of capital placed Kalshi in what appears to be a rapid funding competition with Polymarket.

Written by Ziv Chen

Major operators planning to launch in the state have been increasing their philanthropic efforts, notably FanDuel and DraftKings.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Casinos have reconfigured gaming floors and trained staff in anticipation of significant foot traffic on opening day.

Written by Abi Bray

Bettman described this ability as a key benefit of making the two firms "official prediction markets partners."

Written by Ziv Chen

An NCAA study released this week reported that 36% of Division I men's basketball players had experienced social media harassment from bettors.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Because real-money online gaming has never been permitted, operators are building digital platforms from the ground up.

Written by Ziv Chen

The month's results reflected rising electronic gaming activity, broad improvements across most riverboat properties, and expanding operator partnerships.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Skeptics pointed out that operators can deduct promotional bets and federal taxes, which could mean a lot less taxable revenue in the first few years of the market.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

These launches marked the first opportunity for Missourians to take advantage of Missouri sportsbook promos.

Written by Abi Bray

The seven-year-old company operates what it describes as the world's largest prediction market.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code says that all income is taxable, no matter where it comes from.

Written by Abi Bray

Missouri is positioned to become a strong sports betting state due to its professional sports landscape, which includes NFL, NHL, and MLB franchises.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

"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.

Written by Ziv Chen

In the shakeup, PENN has rebranded its former ESPN BET sportsbook to theScore Bet.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Under the plan, Susquehanna will act as a day-one liquidity provider, with more partners to follow once the exchange is operational

Written by Ziv Chen

The unprecedented win marks a significant milestone for DraftKings, which has steadily expanded its online gaming footprint and jackpot offerings in Michigan.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The pause, beginning Dec. 1, mirrors Crypto.com's recent decision to step back after a similar ruling.

Written by Abi Bray

Green has been participating in events related to sports betting after partnering with Caesars Sportsbook.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said the company has been testing small-scale market-making activity and is considering a broader role on the platforms.

Written by Abi Bray

DraftKings will integrate responsible gaming messaging into an in-arena pregame feature that promotes its resources designed to help customers manage play.

Written by Abi Bray

The MLGCC has determined that offering sporting event contracts on a designated contract market without a Maryland sports wagering license constituted illegal sports wagering in the state.

Written by Ziv Chen

A team inside the Missouri Gaming Commission has spent months drafting the detailed requirements operators must follow.

Written by Abi Bray

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said that record iGaming performance was a significant contributor to the success.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

One of the bill’s sponsors, State Assembly Majority Leader Rep. Tyler August (R), said that he expected at least 50 GOP votes when the bill comes to the floor.

Written by Ziv Chen

The early sign-up window gives users the opportunity to create accounts, deposit funds, and complete identity verification before betting becomes available.

Written by Ziv Chen