Sports Betting & Gambling News for June 2025
PointsBet Acquisition by Mixi Approved by Regulators
The planned takeover by Japanese media and gaming firm Mixi has received the green light.
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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.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
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.
Ranking the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums: U.S. Bank Stadium, Empower Field Top the List
Sportsbook Review combined data analysis and survey results to find the NFL's most dangerous stadiums.
Missouri's Sports Betting Market Off to a Slow Start
Only two online sportsbooks have applied to enter the upcoming Missouri market.
Scottie Scheffler Shuts Down Venmo Account Following Harassment
The golf superstar suffered from harassment once his details became public.
CFTC Nominee Quintenz Won't Commit to Regulating Prediction Markets
Brian Quintenz, nominee for chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), took a non-committal approach to prediction markets.
DraftKings Could Follow FanDuel with Betting Surcharge in Illinois
DraftKings might follow suit of its biggest competitor as the operators prepare for Illinois tax changes.
FanDuel to Introduce Betting Surcharge in Illinois
The move comes in response to a new betting transaction fee being introduced by the state.
Webull Online Brokerage Introduces Cryptocurrency Trading Through Kalshi Partnership
Kalshi continues to make waves in the prediction markets.
NCAA Study Shows Decline in Betting-Related Abuse During 2025 March Madness
Less online abuse hurled at players was reported during the last March Madness tournament.
UNLV to Compensate Athletes Following Federal Ruling
The recent U.S. federal court verdict will open new avenues for compensating university athletes.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Supports Federal Oversight of Gambling
Jordan Maynard calls for federal intervention to establish nationwide regulations.
Louisiana Approves Online Sports Betting Tax Increase to Fund College Athletics
The state's tax on online sports betting will increase from 15% to 21.5%.
Judge Approves $2.8B Landmark Settlement: NCAA will Start Paying Athletes
It's a historic decision that will transform college athletics.
Sweepstakes Casinos Under Attack by New York’s Attorney General
Cease-and-desist letters sent to online sweepstakes casinos operating in the state.
Illinois Sports Betting Tax Increase 'Illogical' Says Circa Boss
Illinois's addition of a per-bet tax on sports wagers taken by licensed sportsbooks has been widely criticized by sportsbook operators and industry captains.
BetMGM Enhances Michigan iGaming Presence with Push Gaming
Push Gaming, a UK-based iGaming supplier, has entered the Michigan online casino space through a partnership with BetMGM.
Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 25% in April
Gaming revenue generated by iGaming operators in Ontario hit $313.2 million in April, a 25% increase from the same month last year.
Michigan iGaming Revenue Grows by 33.9% Year-on-Year in April
In April, gross gaming revenue from the Michigan iGaming sector rose by 33.9% year-on-year.
Pennsylvania Sports Wagering Handle and Revenue Reports Year-on-Year Increases in April
Pennsylvania reports handle and revenue increases for sports betting in April 2025.
New York Casinos Experience 10.2% Year-on-Year Revenue Rise in May
Figures released by New York's gaming regulator show that the commercial casino sector recorded its second-best monthly revenue total in May.
Detroit Commercial Casino Revenue Increases 1.5% Year-on-Year in April
The three licensed commercial casinos in Detroit combined to generate $109.8 million in total revenue in April 2025, a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
New York Sportsbooks Show 4.8% Revenue Growth in April
New York showed a year-on-year revenue growth in the state's mobile sportsbooks sector in April.
DraftKings Announces 20% Revenue Rise to $1.4 billion
DraftKings, a giant in the DFS and sports betting space, has announced a 20% revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Flutter Announces Quarterly Revenue Growth, With Eye on Prediction Markets
Global betting operator Flutter eyes the prediction markets after significant revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Florida Racinos Show Slight Fall in March Revenue
Florida’s racinos saw a revenue drop year-on-year in March 2025, coming up just short with $66.7 million, as opposed to last year’s $66.9 million.
Ohio Casinos Record $94.4 Million in Revenue for March
According to a report published by the Ohio Casino Control Commission this week, Ohio’s regulated casino sector has generated $94.4 million in revenue for March 2025.
North Carolina Reports April Revenue Falls in Sports Betting
The sports betting market saw a year-over-year decline in North Carolina during the month of April.
Ontario iGaming Sector Records Growth in Third Year
The regulated iGaming market in Ontario has recorded a 32% increase in gambling revenue in its third year of operation.
Churchill Downs Q1 Revenue Increases 9% Year-on-Year
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a year-on-year increase in revenue of 9% for Q1 2025.
North Carolina Sportsbooks Reach Record Handle in March 2025
According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, sportsbooks had a great month, most likely spurred on by the NCAA Tournament.
Detroit Casino Revenue Falls 4.5% Year-on-Year in March
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed the revenue figures for its commercial casinos in Detroit, which collected $117.4 million in revenue in March.
New Jersey Casino Revenues and Profits Slump in Q4 2024
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has revealed the results for all nine licensed casinos in Q4 2024.
Kentucky Sportsbook Wagers Down 19.2% Month-on-Month in February
February wasn’t the best month for Kentucky sportsbooks. Online wagers dropped from $270.9 to $218.9 million, a month-on-month decrease of 19.2%.
Ohio Casino Revenue Falls Year-on-Year for Second Consecutive Month in February
The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its February casino revenue figures, revealing that casinos collected $81.8 million in revenue.
Colorado Casino Profit Rises 4.1% Month-on-Month in February
With sportsbook revenue yet to be released from Colorado’s top-performing sportsbooks in February, casino revenue had a successful month.