
ProgressPlay Moves into Sweepstakes Casino Sector
The rollout comes as US regulators increase scrutiny on sweepstakes casinos, with several states moving to ban them.
Written by Ziv Chen

Where are Online Casinos Legal in the US? Legal and Potential Online Gambling States
Written by James Bisson

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
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by Alexandra Griffiths

Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
Written by James Bisson

High Stakes, Higher Price Tag: Allegiant Stadium the NFL's Most Expensive Place to Propose
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by Alexandra Griffiths

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.
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by James Bisson

Arizona Regulator Issues Cease-and-Desist to Sweepstakes Operator
The promotion, which offered a $1.3 million property as its prize, was determined to be in violation of state gambling laws.
Written by Ziv Chen

Jay-Z, Rubin, and Meek Mill Raise $20M at Alliance Casino Gala
The event drew a star-studded guest list, with celebrities from music, film, and sports joining the fundraiser.
Written by Ziv Chen

Massachusetts AG Sues Kalshi for Illegal Sports Wagering
The suit accuses Kalshi of facilitating illegal and unsafe sports wagering in the state.
Written by Ziv Chen

Third Circuit Appears to Side with Kalshi in New Jersey
From the outset, at least two judges appeared skeptical of New Jersey's position, questioning whether sports event contracts can be excluded from the statutory definition of swaps.
Written by Ziv Chen

Survey Shows Majority View Prediction Markets as Gambling
The report Sports Events Contracts: Public Opinion Landscape showed strong support for tighter regulation.
Written by Ziv Chen

The Price Is Right Adds New Custom BetMGM Game
It will be the first custom-branded addition in the show's 54-year history.
Written by Ziv Chen

Residents Divided Over Proposed New York Casinos
Over five hours, just over 170 people spoke, with roughly three-quarters of supportive comments coming from outside the affected area.
Written by Ziv Chen

Kalshi Taps Statscore for Live Data in Sports Prediction Markets
Under the deal, Statscore will provide live scoring and statistical feeds throughout the NFL, NCAA football, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Formula 1.
Written by Ziv Chen

FAIR BET Act Blocked from NDAA Consideration
The committee's decision means the measure will not proceed through this legislative pathway, leaving the upcoming tax changes set to take effect as planned.
Written by Ziv Chen

Robinhood to Join S&P 500, Replacing Caesars Entertainment
The change, confirmed by S&P Dow Jones Indices, reflects Robinhood's growth from a pandemic-era trading app into a company firmly embedded in US markets.
Written by Ziv Chen

Drew Brees Expands Partnership with OwnersBox as Brand Ambassador
Brees will also advance his role by being featured in ads, promotions and social media initiatives across North America.
Written by Ziv Chen

Polymarket Predicts Low Chance of Trump Resigning Before 2025
The increased betting activity was fueled by days of rumors on social media, including false claims that the president had died.
Written by Ziv Chen

Illinois Bettors Upset as They Face New Surcharges on Wagers
All 10 licensed mobile sportsbooks in Illinois have now adopted strategies to offset the new costs, either through mandatory fees or by setting minimum bet limits.
Written by Ziv Chen

Evoplay Expands in Canada with Caesars Partnership
The partnership follows Evoplay’s official entry into Ontario earlier this year.
Written by Ziv Chen

Tribal Leaders Warn of Illegal Threats as Minnesota Considers Sports Betting
The state legislature is expected to revisit sports betting legislation in February.
Written by Ziv Chen

NCAA Permanently Bans Three Basketball Players Over Betting Scandal
Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver were all ruled permanently ineligible and released from their teams.
Written by Ziv Chen

Ranking the Best Sportsbooks for NFL Futures
Ranking the top 3 sportsbooks in the U.S. for the NFL Futures market
Written by Jackson Kerbl

Missouri Riverboat Casinos Report $177.5M in Revenue for August
The figures showed that of the 13 casinos in the state, nine saw year-on-year increases, two remained stable, and two saw losses.
Written by Ziv Chen

ESPN BET Moves to Secure Missouri Sports Betting License
ESPN BET is seeking approval through PENN Entertainment's Missouri casinos, which include Hollywood Casino and River City Casino.
Written by Ziv Chen

DraftKings Examines Role in Prediction Markets
Robins touched upon the subject during the Bank of America Gaming & Lodging Conference.
Written by Ziv Chen

Deadline Approaching for Missouri Sports Betting Applications
The MGC emphasized that operators should file the applications by the deadline so that they may be thoroughly reviewed.
Written by Ziv Chen

South Carolina Weighs Future of Legal Sports Betting
Lawmakers in the state have introduced several bills over recent years, including a bipartisan proposal co-sponsored by House Minority Leader Rep. Todd Rutherford.
Written by Ziv Chen

Strong Local Opposition to Times Square Casino Emerges
Two-thirds of registered voters living in or near the district oppose the project.
Written by Ziv Chen

California Tribes Seek Injunction Against Kalshi Following NFL Opener
If approved, the ruling would force Kalshi to geofence users in specific regions.
Written by Ziv Chen

Drake Loses $550K in Crushing Double Blow As Sinner, Ravens Face Defeat
The result was a costly double loss, with Drake losing more than $500,000 on two failed bets.
Written by Ziv Chen

LVCVA to Sponsor NBA Cup and Vegas Kickoff Classic
The proposals include $1 million to back the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals and final.
Written by Ziv Chen

High 5 Entertainment Lawsuit in California Runs into Trouble
The decision criticized conditions in the contract that imposed a one-year deadline for all claims regardless of the law.
Written by Ziv Chen

Missouri Prepares for Sports Betting Launch
The Chair of the MGC, Jan Zimmerman, confirmed that the commission has received more than 450 license applications.
Written by Ziv Chen

Taylor Swift Linked with Potential Super Bowl Halftime Role
While fans debate which teams will meet for the Vince Lombardi Trophy next February, many are equally focused on who will perform during the sport's biggest stage.
Written by Ziv Chen

Sportsbooks Thrive in College Football Week 1
At BetMGM, the five most wagered sides by bet count and total money ended in favor of the house.
Written by Ziv Chen

Chiefs Hold Fourth-Best Super Bowl Odds as Missouri Betting Launch Nears
The Chiefs are being heavily bet to bounce back following their loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX that prevented a historic third title in a row.
Written by Ziv Chen

Seahawks Bets Create Major Liability for Sportsbooks
A mystery bettor bet $50,000 at 28-1 on the Seahawks to win the NFC and would collect a $1.4 million payday, and another $50,000 was put down at 60-1 that they would win the Super Bowl.
Written by Ziv Chen
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