Sports Betting & Gambling News for February 2026

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

On Polymarket alone, more than $4.4 million had been wagered on whether Cardi B would perform during the show.

Written by Ziv Chen

The proposal would apply only to sportsbooks with more than $75 million in monthly revenue, and only four operators: DraftKings, Caesars, FanDuel, and Fanatics meet that threshold.

Written by Abi Bray

Miller describes prediction markets as “dynamic”, adding that he sees them as a great fan engagement tool.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Together, the actions reduced the immediate risk of a federal prohibition on trading contracts linked to political contests and sporting events.

Written by Abi Bray

The New York State Gaming Commission has since notified all professional sports leagues that it is considering new rules on player prop bets, including a potential outright ban.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The American Gaming Association expects a record $1.76 billion to be wagered legally on Sunday's game.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Pop-culture prop bets have focused on celebrities that are associated with the game, including whether players and musicians will confirm relationships, appear together on broadcasts, and acknowledge each other.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The NFL has publicly objected to some announcer-mention markets, though broadcast partners have not commented.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Polymarket structured its offerings as simple “Yes or No” outcomes, while Kalshi introduced more detailed contracts.

Written by Ziv Chen

According to a source familiar with the matter, prediction markets are reportedly included on the NFL’s internal list of prohibited categories for Super Bowl advertising.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The figure covers only bets placed with legal US sportsbooks, and the AGA bases its projections on publicly reported data from state gaming regulators, describing the total as a potential record for the event.

Written by Ziv Chen

The operator is rolling out a robust Super Bowl Prop Betting menu, which is going to biggest the company has released until now.

Written by Ziv Chen

Bettors lined up for nearly two hours to place wagers on the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots Super Bowl 2026 clash.

Written by Ziv Chen

All four of the state’s casino venues recorded year-on-year revenue rises as well, with Rivers Casino leading the charge, reporting $19 million in revenue last month.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The agreement included his participation in marketing initiatives and live event appearances tied to the platform's broader growth strategy.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The agreement also establishes the groundwork for additional categories, including politics, as the company continues to position the product beyond traditional sports outcomes.

Written by Ziv Chen

According to Apptopia, in January, Kalshi saw over 3 million downloads, more than four times the number DraftKings and FanDuel reported during their peak growth period.

Written by Abi Bray

That expansion was especially visible in California, which has a 100-year-old statute banning sports betting.

Written by Ziv Chen

The Tour reported that total betting handle for professional golf across digital platforms, retail sportsbooks, and casinos increased 20% year-over-year.

Written by Abi Bray

The 33-year-old was pulled from the card after integrity monitors spotted suspicious shifts in betting lines that couldn’t be explained by injury news or normal betting behavior.

Written by Abi Bray

According to PointsBet, eligible Alberta residents can now pre-register on its Canadian website to receive updates on the platform launch.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The operator stated that confirmed violations would result in enforcement action, including account suspension.

Written by Ziv Chen

The increased spending came as online sports betting operators face heightened scrutiny over gambling harm, athlete betting scandals, and growing attention from federal lawmakers.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Beginning with the WM Phoenix Open, PGA Tour Live Betcast, which is now presented by DraftKings, will air across a dozen events during the 2026 season on ESPN+.

Written by Abi Bray

Despite the high figures for December, with 99% of that money coming through online betting, the state collected only $521,200 from the net sports betting revenue.

Written by Abi Bray

While digital assets remain uncommon in licensed US sports betting, several states have permitted limited use.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

All active Kalshi markets are now accessible directly through Coinbase, without requiring users to open separate accounts.

Written by Abi Bray

For the full 2025 calendar year, Ontario online gross gambling revenue totaled $4.04 billion.

Written by Abi Bray

Gov. DeWine said he had underestimated the impact of aggressive advertising from operators and the accessibility of gambling through mobile phones.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

The pause followed a Suffolk Superior Court judge's earlier approval of a preliminary injunction sought by the Attorney General, while allowing time for further filings and potential appeals.

Written by Charlotte Capewell