Sports Betting & Gambling News for September 2025
Michigan Orders Eight Unlicensed Gambling Platforms to Shut Down
The regulator said the operators violated several state penal and gambling laws by offering gambling or wagering activity without licenses.
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Where are Online Casinos Legal in the US? Legal and Potential Online Gambling States
Where Online Casinos are Legal: Legislative Tracker for All U.S. States
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.
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: 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.
UM Researchers Warn of Problem Gambling Among College Students
The study, which surveyed students from seven Mississippi universities, revealed that 39% reported gambling in the past year.
White House Weighs New Options for CFTC Chair
The news comes as Brian Quintenz's nomination remains stalled in the Senate.
Missouri Faces Readiness Concerns Ahead of Sports Betting Launch
Health professionals admonish that round-the-clock betting would amplify gambling problems.
Michigan iGaming Revenue Hits $312.5 Million in August
It marked a 9.8% increase compared to July.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Not Surprised by Betting Scandals
The NBA has faced multiple high-profile cases for betting on NBA games and sharing injury information with bettors
Fantasy Sports Platform Sleeper Alleges CFTC Is Breaking the Law
It accuses the regulator of violating federal law by blocking its attempt to enter the prediction market industry.
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.
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.
Massachusetts AG Sues Kalshi for Illegal Sports Wagering
The suit accuses Kalshi of facilitating illegal and unsafe sports wagering in the state.
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.
Survey Shows Majority View Prediction Markets as Gambling
The report Sports Events Contracts: Public Opinion Landscape showed strong support for tighter regulation.
The Price Is Right Adds New Custom BetMGM Game
It will be the first custom-branded addition in the show's 54-year history.
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.
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.
Massachusetts Casinos Record Steady Revenue in August, Hit $105 Million
Encore Boston Harbor, the state’s largest casino, once again led the way, reporting $65 million in gross gaming revenue.
Michigan Senator Pushes Legislation to Legalize Social Betting Contests
Senate Bill 511 (SB 511), which seeks to update state law to allow social betting contests such as March Madness and Super Bowl pools.
Allwyn Acquires Majority Stake in PrizePicks
The agreement expands Allwyn's US operations, which had been confined to running the Illinois Lottery.
Caesars Entertainment Fined in Michigan for Deposit Error
The Michigan Gaming Control Board said the case stemmed from 116 fictitious deposits by a state resident.
New York Mayor Adams Unveils Report on Stakes of NYC Casino Bids
The study examines proposals across all five boroughs, weighing financial and architectural merits alongside community impact.
Senator Addabbo Wants Sweepstakes Casino Ban as Gov. Hochul Weighs Final Decision
The legislation, sponsored by Senator Joe Addabbo, would outlaw dual-currency games that mimic casino, lottery, or sports betting formats.
Jay-Z Backed Times Square Casino Proposal Rejected in Key Votes
Caesars Times Square, backed by Caesars and Jay-Z, was rejected by a four-to-two vote, with support coming only from representatives of the governor and mayor.
Prediction Market Decision May Tip Scales for New Jersey Sportsbooks
It's suggested that the result of the dispute could rewrite the entire industry.
SPGA to Combine with SGLA as California Sweepstakes Ban Nears
This move comes amid California lawmakers' resolution to pass Bill AB 831 to bar sweepstakes-style casinos.
Massachusetts Gaming Authority Sued by Robinhood
The litigation seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and asserts the Supremacy Clause preempts state action by federal law.
ProgressPlay Moves into Sweepstakes Casino Sector
The rollout comes as US regulators increase scrutiny on sweepstakes casinos, with several states moving to ban them.
California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Awaits Governor's Signature
The bill is meant to prohibit operators of online sweepstakes casinos from offering services in California.
Tribal Leaders Warn of Illegal Threats as Minnesota Considers Sports Betting
The state legislature is expected to revisit sports betting legislation in February.
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.
Ranking the Best Sportsbooks for NFL Futures
Ranking the top 3 sportsbooks in the U.S. for the NFL Futures market
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.
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.
DraftKings Examines Role in Prediction Markets
Robins touched upon the subject during the Bank of America Gaming & Lodging Conference.