Sports Betting & Gambling News for January 2026
Delayed US Launch Leaves Polymarket Behind Rivals
The prolonged delay carried potential business consequences as competition in the prediction market space intensified over the final months of the year.
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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 2026
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.
FanDuel Marks Prediction Market Entry with Launch in Five States
Certified under the CFTC, prediction markets have been expanding in recent months, as they can operate across the US.
Congressional Scrutiny of Kalshi–CNN Partnership Intensifies
Congressman Abe Hamadeh of Arizona raised concerns the partnership could pose “direct and foreseeable threats to market integrity, democratic stability and American national security.”
Sportsbook and Prediction Markets Heavily Favor Joshua Over Paul in Tonight's Fight
On Polymarket, the community has placed almost $7 million on the bout, which places an 87% probability on Joshua winning
Fighters Weigh In Ahead of Clash Between Paul-Joshua
Jake Paul goes into the fight as the big underdog, with betting odds in the +700 range.
Kalshi Files Intent to Self-Certify NCAA Transfer Portal Markets Despite Criticism
The new markets would include both Division I football and basketball athletes.
Georgia Sports Betting Legalization Stalls for 2025
Reviving the issue would appear to need new leadership and bipartisan support.
High-Stakes Wager from Hollywood Director on Paul-Joshua Fight Draws Attention
Peters also encouraged his children to place separate wagers on the same outcome.
Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets Offerings with NFL Parlays
According to the company, the combinations allow users to take a single position linked to several outcomes, mirroring the layout of parlays
Coinbase Moves Closer to Launching Prediction Markets with Kalshi
The initiative formed part of Coinbase’s effort to reposition itself as a multi-asset trading platform rather than a crypto-only exchange.
Prediction Markets Forecast to Surpass $10B in Annual Revenue By 2030
Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have received far more traction as people place binary bets on real-world outcomes.
Phantom Integrates Kalshi Prediction Markets Inside Crypto Wallet
The Phantom Prediction Markets eliminate many of the steps associated with onboarding when event trading.
David Haye Bestows Betting Wisdom on Paul-Joshua Fight
Most analysts frame the fight as heavily one-sided due to Joshua's experience, size, and elite-level pedigree.
Missouri Launch Threatens Kansas Sports Betting Inflow
Of the four states bordering Kansas, only Colorado had legalized sports betting before Kansas, while Nebraska and Oklahoma still restrict wagering to retail casino locations.
Public Integrity Bill Targets Prediction Market Trading by Federal Officials
The legislation would prohibit elected officials, political appointees, and executive branch employees from trading contracts tied to government policy or political outcomes.
Johnny Manziel Turns College Gameday Absence into Kalshi Promotion
The former Texas A&M quarterback had been announced earlier in the month as the guest picker for the show's broadcast from College Station.
New York Lawmakers Push New Limits on Sports Betting
Assembly Bill A9343 would ban live betting on sports events.
Prediction Markets Surge as Polymarket and Kalshi Gain Influence in Washington
The regulatory environment has since shifted sharply under President Donald Trump.
FanDuel Sports Network RSNs Face Renewed Uncertainty as Sale Talks Stall
The warning followed reports that the company had already missed a rights fee payment to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Federal Tax Rule Change Could Boost Prediction Markets According to Coinbase
The implication is that the deductions for the losses cannot exceed the winnings.
DraftKings Ordered to Honor Nearly $1 Million in Payouts After MLB Parlay Error
The dispute involves 27 multi-leg parlays placed by a Massachusetts customer, who committed a total of $12,950 on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes.
Hawaii Senator Proposes Legislation to “Heavily Regulate” Prop Bets Amid Sports Betting Scandals
Torre explained that the legislation would also include a crackdown on offshore operators.
DraftKings Launches 'DraftKings Predictions' in 38 States
The app operates in conjunction with DraftKings' existing sportsbook offerings, rather than replacing them.
Ontario Online Gambling Revenue Breaks $400 Million in November
Ontarians placed $9.33 billion in cash wagers during the month, edging past October’s previous high
Majority Of Bettors Back Jake Paul Ahead of Friday Fight with Anthony Joshua on bet365
While few of those bettors are likely expecting a realistic payout, the availability of Paul at +600 has driven significant interest in the underdog.
FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network Launch Bet Tracking on NBA and NHL Games
According to the companies, the technology is built on FanDuel Sports Network’s in-house platform.
Celebrity and Betting Speculation Grows Ahead of Paul-Joshua Clash
Speculation over ring walks has been a focal point over recent days, with social media star KSI emerging as a strong candidate to accompany Joshua.
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Adds Pressure on College Athletes
Although athletes have traditionally faced pressure from internal and external sources, sports betting added a financial incentive.
Trump Weighs Reversing Gambling Tax in One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Changes to how winnings are taxed could create broad effects for taxpayers and federal revenue.
Louisiana Warns Sportsbooks to Avoid Prediction Markets
LGCB Chairman Christopher Hebert wrote that any activity allowing individuals to stake value on the result of a sporting event outside of a licensed sportsbook constitutes illegal gambling in Louisiana
Pop Culture Wagers Transform Prediction Market Behavior
With more participants viewing real-world cultural outcomes as investable assets, this change has expanded the scope of prediction activity.