Sports Betting & Gambling News for July 2026
Kalshi Starts Blocking Michigan Users After Judge Issues Temporary Ban
Kalshi has blocked Michigan users after a judge issued a temporary order preventing the prediction market from offering sports-event contracts in the state.
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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.
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.
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 2026
Curious how much each state is betting? Sportsbook Review breaks down the U.S. sports betting revenue picture one state at a time.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
World Cup Goals Weigh Heavily on Sportsbook Revenue
The 2026 World Cup group stage proved costly for sportsbooks, with strong performances from favorites contributing to an estimated $50 million loss for DraftKings alone.
Kalshi and Polymarket's Combined Trading Volume Jumps 75% to $45 Billion in June
Prediction markets hit a record $44.8 billion in June trading volume, up 75% month-over-month, driven largely by World Cup activity on Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi CEO Compares Prediction Market Insider Trading Risks to Wall Street Rules
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour pushed back on insider trading concerns, saying it’s a bigger issue in stock markets than prediction markets.
Senators Seek Spending Restrictions on CFTC Lawsuits Against States
A group of senators is seeking to block CFTC funding for lawsuits that prevent states and tribes from enforcing gambling laws on prediction markets.
Polymarket Traders Put Trump Impeachment Odds at 66%
Polymarket odds of Donald Trump being impeached before his term ends climbed to 70% this week, before easing to 66%, up 17% since the contract went live.
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Lock in New Multi-Year Deals with the MLB
MGM Resorts and BetMGM renewed multi-year MLB deals, extending a partnership that began in 2018 as the league’s first betting alliance.
Massive $13 Million World Cup Wager Loss Showcases Prediction Market Dominance
A World Cup trader has lost $13 million after betting on Belgium to defeat Egypt, the wager comes amid prediction market dominance during the tournament.
Prediction Markets Gain Ground During FIFA World Cup
Prediction markets are surging during the FIFA World Cup, with Kalshi and Polymarket posting strong user growth and challenging sportsbooks.
Polymarket and Splash Sports Team Up for $21 Million NFL Survivor Contest
Polymarket has partnered with Splash Sports, bringing its prediction markets to 2 million fantasy users, starting with a $21 million NFL survivor contest.
Spain World Cup Draw Wipes Out Nearly $1M Position on Polymarket
A Polymarket trader has lost a $1 million bet after Monday’s World Cup match against Spain and Cape Verde resulted in a 0-0 draw.
Robinhood Faces Class Action Over Sports Event Contracts
A Georgia resident has filed a lawsuit against Robinhood for offering event contracts that simulate sports betting.
World Cup Boost Lifts DraftKings and Flutter Shares, but Prediction Markets Remain a Threat
DraftKings and Flutter shares have risen in recent weeks, with investors betting the FIFA World Cup will drive a surge in sports wagering activity.
Gaming Research Estimates $4.3 Billion Sports Betting Handle for 2026 World Cup
EKG research firm forecasts that the overall betting handle for the upcoming 2026 World Cup could reach $4.3 billion, with US sportsbooks poised to take $2.8 billion.
Nebraska Sports Betting Group Clears Signature Threshold with Room to Spare
Nebraska online sports betting moved closer to a statewide vote this week after supporters submitted enough signatures to secure ballot measures.
Octoplay Extends North American Reach with Alberta Conditional License
Octoplay has been awarded a conditional license by Alberta’s gaming regulator, extended the studio’s presence in the North American-regulated market.
Former NBA Players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis Indicted in Sports Gambling Scheme
Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Edward Davis were indicted on Monday following an alleged sports betting scheme during the 2023-2024 NBA season.
Caesars Entertainment Expands Partnership with Maine Tribes Ahead of iGaming Launch
Caesars has expanded its partnership with Maine’s tribes to include online casino gaming ahead of the state’s iGaming launch later this year.
Ontario Generates Record Online Casino Revenue in May
A report by iGaming Ontario shows that operators in the province generated in May record revenues of CAD $413.1 (US $291.3 million). An increase of 22.2% year over year
Meta Plans on Prediction App as DraftKings Shares Fall
Meta is reportedly developing Arena, a prediction market app to rival Kalshi and Polymarket, triggering share declines for firms including DraftKings.
North Carolina Agrees to 23% Sports Betting Tax Increase
North Carolina lawmakers agreed to raise online sportsbook tax from 18% to 23%, settling budget talks after earlier higher rate proposals.
WSJ Investigation Finds Polymarket Paid Creators to Stage Fake Wins on Cloned Sites
A WSJ investigation found that Polymarket paid creators to film fake wins on cloned sites, with $1.9 million in wagers across 1,100 videos not real.
Michigan Judge Says Sports Prediction Markets Outside CFTC Authority
Michigan's bid to block Polymarket scored a win as a federal judge ruled that its sports event contracts do not count as CFTC-regulated swaps.
Gaming Industry Coalition Urges Senate to Block Sports Prediction Markets in Crypto Bill
A coalition of gambling groups has urged the Senate to stop prediction markets from offering event contracts that mimic sports betting through the Clarity Act.
Novig Lands CFTC Approval To Offer Sports Prediction Markets
Novig has received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to run as a designated contract market focusing on sports-style predictions.
FanDuel Predicts Joins Crypto.com and OG Prediction Markets to Expand Contract Lineup
FanDuel Predicts has expanded its offerings through a partnership with Crypto.com, adding new sports, entertainment, and combo-event contracts to its platform.
DraftKings Shares Rise as Prediction Market Volume Hits $3.1B
DraftKings shares surged after reporting strong growth in prediction market activity, with annualized total trading volume rising 34% to $3.1 billion in May.
Polymarket Trails Behind Rivals as Trading Volume Falls for Second Month
Polymarket saw a second monthly drop in trading volume, falling to $7.1 billion in May, down from $9 billion in April and a $10.5 billion March peak.
Rhode Island Senate Passes Sports Betting Expansion Bill for Second Year Running
Rhode Island lawmakers have advanced a bill that would expand the state’s current sports betting market from two operators to a potential six.
North Carolina Lawmakers to Raise Sports Betting Tax on Operators
North Carolina lawmakers looking to raise the state’s sports betting tax rate, while two large universities will receive a cut of tax revenues