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

Congressman Abe Hamadeh of Arizona raised concerns the partnership could pose “direct and foreseeable threats to market integrity, democratic stability and American national security.”

Written by Abi Bray

On Polymarket, the community has placed almost $7 million on the bout, which places an 87% probability on Joshua winning

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Jake Paul goes into the fight as the big underdog, with betting odds in the +700 range.

Written by Abi Bray

The new markets would include both Division I football and basketball athletes.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Reviving the issue would appear to need new leadership and bipartisan support.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Peters also encouraged his children to place separate wagers on the same outcome.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

According to the company, the combinations allow users to take a single position linked to several outcomes, mirroring the layout of parlays

Written by Ziv Chen

The initiative formed part of Coinbase’s effort to reposition itself as a multi-asset trading platform rather than a crypto-only exchange.

Written by Ziv Chen

Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket have received far more traction as people place binary bets on real-world outcomes.

Written by Ziv Chen

The Phantom Prediction Markets eliminate many of the steps associated with onboarding when event trading.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Most analysts frame the fight as heavily one-sided due to Joshua's experience, size, and elite-level pedigree.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

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.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

NFL action has also been the dominant attraction so far, with the Kansas City Chiefs accounting for the highest number of wagers.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The app operates in conjunction with DraftKings' existing sportsbook offerings, rather than replacing them.

Written by Ziv Chen

Ontarians placed $9.33 billion in cash wagers during the month, edging past October’s previous high

Written by Abi Bray

While few of those bettors are likely expecting a realistic payout, the availability of Paul at +600 has driven significant interest in the underdog.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

According to the companies, the technology is built on FanDuel Sports Network’s in-house platform.

Written by Abi Bray

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.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Although athletes have traditionally faced pressure from internal and external sources, sports betting added a financial incentive.

Written by Abi Bray

Changes to how winnings are taxed could create broad effects for taxpayers and federal revenue.

Written by Ziv Chen

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

Written by Abi Bray

With more participants viewing real-world cultural outcomes as investable assets, this change has expanded the scope of prediction activity.

Written by Ziv Chen

Joshua typically enters the ring at roughly 250 pounds, creating a significant size disparity for Paul, who has campaigned at 200 pounds or below.

Written by Abi Bray

A notable share of bettors is backing the YouTuber-turned-boxer despite Joshua entering the contest as the overwhelming favorite.

Written by Abi Bray

The new law targets sweepstakes casino operators and companies that work with them, including payment processors, geolocation service providers, and media partners.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The first wave goes live in 10 states and includes contracts covering sports, finance, economics, and politics.

Written by Ziv Chen

Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow customers to stake money on a broad range of outcomes, from international political events to celebrity-related scenarios.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The state became the 39th state in the US to offer legalized sports wagering and the first to go live in 2025

Written by Abi Bray

Before the launch, thousands of people from Missouri would travel to nearby states to place bets regularly.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Through the agreement, Plus500 will provide brokerage-execution and clearing services for FanDuel Prediction Markets.

Written by Abi Bray