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

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

The focus is intensified amid recent betting scandals across multiple leagues and concerns over bullying.

Written by Abi Bray

The change comes after voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2024.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Two Senators have requested information from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Written by Ziv Chen

"I just stay away from it. I don't want to put myself in that position. Your life is so great, why mess with it?" said Mahomes.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

theScore Bet, a Toronto-based sports media and betting platform acquired by PENN in 2021, is expected to take ESPN BET's place in Missouri.

Written by Ziv Chen

The communication followed heightened attention on integrity risks after recent federal indictments involving MLB and NBA players.

Written by Abi Bray

The departure from Nevada comes as both operators look to launch sports event contracts.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Speaking earlier this week, DeWine said that the MLB’s action was a step in the right direction towards preserving the integrity of professional sport.

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

The Missouri Gaming Commission has approved operators such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM for the opening day.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The app will cover baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, offering trading access in states where online sports betting is still prohibited.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

A California federal judge has ruled that the platform's operations do not violate tribal gaming laws.

Written by Abi Bray

The proposal responds to the rapid rise of sports-focused event contracts, which generated billions of dollars in wagers.

Written by Ziv Chen

PrizePicks is moving beyond its traditional daily fantasy sports model by allowing users to trade on the outcomes of sports, entertainment, and cultural events.

Written by Ziv Chen

Now that the shutdown may be over, the operator could launch at any time.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The measure would expand the state's existing in-person tribal betting system to include online wagering under a "hub and spoke" model.

Written by Ziv Chen

The October figure surpassed the previous record of $2.49 billion, set in January.

Written by Abi Bray