Sports Betting & Gambling News for November 2025
FanDuel Outage Disrupts NFL Betting for Thousands of Users
Reports on Downdetector showed that more than 6,000 users faced problems, with many saying they couldn't see active bets or cash out during games.
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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.
Caesars CEO Says Company Won't Pursue Prediction Markets at the Risk of Gaming License
CEO Tom Reeg added that Caesars would only explore such opportunities "if there's a path that develops" that avoids regulatory conflict
MLB, Gambling Firms Move Toward Micro Prop Betting Ban
Micro prop bets allow users to wager on highly specific, player-controlled outcomes such as how many strikeouts a pitcher records or how long they stay in the game.
Georgia Sports Betting Initiative Faces New Challenge
Previous attempts at legalization have repeatedly stalled.
Drake, Adin Ross, and Stake.us Hit with Missouri Lawsuit
The plaintiff is claiming the company intentionally skirted state gambling laws by disguising a real-money casino as a ‘sweepstakes’ platform.
DraftKings Emphasizes Role of Regulation Amid NBA Betting Scandal
A spokesperson said the company believes legal, regulated online betting provides the best safeguards for detecting irregularities and ensuring consumer protection.
Miami's Terry Rozier, Portland's Chauncey Billups Arrested in Gambling Investigations
Federal officials confirmed that Rozier's case is linked to suspicious betting activity that started in March 2023.
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.
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.
Arizona Sports Betting Handle Surges in August
Online betting made up $608.9 million of this total, while retail sportsbooks only made up $1.8 million.
Entertainment Lineup Announced for Vegas Grand Prix
The schedule will feature a mix of global music acts, electronic artists, and Las Vegas-based performers.
Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips Slightly in September
Despite the decline, statewide casino win still surpassed $1 billion across 443 licensed venues.
Illinois Regulator Warns Sportsbooks Over Prediction Markets
. In a memorandum, the agency stated that any licensee operating or associated with unlicensed event contracts could face suspension of its Illinois license.
Kalshi Sues New York Over Sports Prediction Market Regulation
The company argues that federal law preempts the state's authority to regulate its sports-event trading contracts.
Trump Names Michael Selig Chair of CFTC, Indicating Pledge to Promote Cryptocurrencies
Selig, who currently serves as Chief Counsel for the CFTC’s Crypto Taskforce, confirmed his appointment.
Missouri Awards Seven Temporary Sports Betting Licenses Ahead of December Launch
The approvals mark a major step toward the official launch of legal online wagering.
NBC and Amazon Enter NBA Media Rights Market
NBC Sports is paying approximately $2.45 billion per year for an 11-year package.
Missouri Awards First Nine Temporary Sports Betting Licenses
The licensees were granted tethered licenses, requiring partnerships with Missouri-based casinos or professional sports franchises to enter the market.
DraftKings Expands into Prediction Markets with Railbird Acquisition
The move into the regulated prediction market industry comes as the 2025 NFL season is in full swing.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider New Bill to Legalize Online Sports Betting
Currently, Wisconsin sports betting is limited to in-person betting at tribal casinos operating under amended gaming compacts.
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.