Sports Betting & Gambling News for 2025

Ex-Polymarket, Kalshi Staff Raise $15 Million to Enter Prediction Market Space
Written by Ziv Chen

Hell’s Kitchen Casino Divides Public Opinion at Hearing
Developers behind the plan pitched their proposal for a $10 billion facility called The Avenir.
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: U.S. Bank Stadium, Empower Field Top the List
Sportsbook Review combined data analysis and survey results to find the NFL's most dangerous stadiums.
Written by James Bisson

BetMGM Launches New Branding with Jon Hamm
The campaign, called ‘Make it Legendary’, has been developed in partnership with independent ad agency Highdive.
Written by Ziv Chen

Jake Paul-Linked Gambling App Betr Arcade Launches
Unlike traditional casino play, these contests match players directly against one another rather than the operator.
Written by Ziv Chen

Polymarket User Profits From Swift-Kelce Engagement Bet
Publicly available trading records showed that romanticpaul began buying “Yes” shares in the Swift-Kelce engagement market on 31 July.
Written by Ziv Chen

NFL Cautions That Prediction Markets Resemble Sports Betting
NFL players and personnel are banned from using platforms such as Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood to trade on sports events.
Written by Ziv Chen

PGA Tour Pushes for Georgia Sports Betting
Scott Warfield, who leads the PGA Tour's gaming division, testified in front of lawmakers in support of legalization.
Written by Ziv Chen

Golden Nugget Launches Online Casino in Ontario
The app uses the tech platform owned by DraftKings and is now available for use across both iOS and Android platforms.
Written by Ziv Chen

PrizePicks Leans on Celebrity as Football Season Begins
Thhe tongue-in-cheek videos will feature comedian Druski, Adam Devine, Marshawn Lynch, and Reggie Bush.
Written by Ziv Chen

NBA and Players Association Back Betting Limits to Curb Athlete Abuse
The move comes after three players were linked to a federal betting investigation, including Jontay Porter, who admitted to game manipulation linked to gambling.
Written by Ziv Chen

Popularity of AI Trading Markets Booming on Prediction Platforms
Individuals can wager on which AI system will win leaderboard competitions or who will be the next breakthrough, approaching the technological race very much like it is a sport.
Written by Ziv Chen

Missouri Grants Untethered Sportsbook Licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports
Circa founder Derek Stevens presented a different model, focusing on attracting high-limit bettors.
Written by Ziv Chen

Fanatics Launches Comprehensive Fanatics ONE Loyalty Program
As part of the program, consumers can earn points on purchases from the company's merchandise, collectibles, trading cards, casino, and sportsbook businesses.
Written by Ziv Chen

Nevada Seeks Discovery from Kalshi in Event Contract Lawsuit
The request is part of the state's motion for discovery in its legal dispute over whether Kalshi's sports event contracts are permissible under Nevada law.
Written by Ziv Chen

OLG and Woodbine Partner in Online Horse Racing Deal
The move makes OLG the first Canadian provincial lottery and gaming agency to provide a digital horse racing betting option for its players.
Written by Ziv Chen

Yonkers MGM’s $2.3B Empire City Casino Plan Reveals Deep Community Divide
The second hearing is scheduled for 16 September, in which four of the five CAC members must vote in favor of the project's proceeding.
Written by Ziv Chen

Caesars Sportsbook Adds Illinois Surcharge in Response to New Per-Wager Tax
Written by Ziv Chen

DraftKings to End Credit Card Deposits Nationwide
DraftKings stated the decision was made to help players avoid cash advance fees and high-interest charges often attached to gambling transactions.
Written by Ziv Chen

Fanatics Signs Up with Boyd Gaming in Missouri
Under the deal, Fanatics will operate mobile sports betting in the state under Boyd’s gaming license.
Written by Ziv Chen

PENN Entertainment Secures Chicago Bears Partnership
As part of the deal, ESPN Bet has been named the Bears' Official Sports Betting Partner.
Written by Ziv Chen

Hard Rock Las Vegas Launches Auction of Mirage Artwork
The sale includes bronze mermaids, dolphin statues, a piece by glass artist Dale Chihuly, and numerous paintings.
Written by Ziv Chen

Virginia Lawmakers Debate Legalization of iGaming
Lawmakers heard from experts about the potential benefits and dangers of internet gambling
Written by Ziv Chen

Massachusetts Lawmakers Take Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos
Bill H4431 defines online sweepstakes games as any contest based on chance that uses a two-currency model, awards cash or cash equivalents, and simulates casino-style play.
Written by Ziv Chen

BetMGM Launches App Redesign Ahead of Upcoming NFL Season
BetMGM is looking to narrow the gap with the top sportsbooks by improving speed, functionality, and features.
Written by Ziv Chen

Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets to Football
The new markets are gradually rolling out, with the first offerings covering the opening two weeks of the NFL regular season.
Written by Ziv Chen

Kalshi Seeks Approval for New Football Betting Markets
The exchange is pursuing approval to list point spread, over/under, and touchdown scorer markets under its federally regulated framework.
Written by Ziv Chen

Octoplay Announces Partnership with Rush Street in New Jersey
The deal extends an existing relationship between the two companies, which already collaborate in Ontario, Canada, and Mexico.
Written by Ziv Chen

Prosecutors Recommend 15-Month Sentence for Bookie Matt Bowyer
he recommendation came in a 21-page filing submitted ahead of Bowyer's Aug. 29 sentencing hearing.
Written by Ziv Chen

FanDuel Secures Missouri Access Through St. Louis City SC
This agreement was necessary after the Missouri Gaming Commission issued the state's two available untethered licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports.
Written by Ziv Chen

Shedeur Sanders Drawing Heavy Betting Interest for Rookie of the Year
Despite being the Cleveland Browns' fourth quarterback on the depth chart, Sanders has attracted 17.7% of the total handle at BetMGM.
Written by Ziv Chen

Maine Casinos Post $15 Million in Revenue for July, As Online Casino Bill Stalls
Oxford Casino continues to lead the state in revenue, earning $9.1 million in July, accounting for a 60.7% market share.
Written by Ziv Chen

Missouri Riverboat Casinos Report 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Rise in July
According to a report published by the Missouri Gaming Committee, electronic gaming devices accounted for 94% of the total revenue.
Written by Ziv Chen

Bally’s Reports 5.8% Growth in Q2 and Continues Expansion
e company’s total revenue for the three months ending June 30 was $657.5 million, up from $621.7 million in the same period last year.
Written by Ziv Chen

Nevada Officials Warn of $400B Illegal Online Gambling Threat
The letter warns that the rapid growth of online gambling poses a long-term challenge to Las Vegas Strip casinos and urged federal action.
Written by Ziv Chen

FanDuel Stops ‘Illegal Operation’ on Tribal Reservation
While the Cayuga Nation has an approved ordinance, it has no compact with New York, marking outside sportsbook operations unauthorized.
Written by Ziv Chen
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