Sports Betting & Gambling News for May 2025

A bill to tighten regulations and increase penalties on illegal sports betting, internet gaming, and sweepstakes in Florida has edged closer to becoming law.

Written By Ziv Chen

PENN Interactive has appointed Billy Turchin as its new Chief Product Officer to further develop its online gaming operation.

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Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament in a sudden-death playoff, a tumultuous day for golf fans and the sports betting community.

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state's gaming regulator, has announced that it will investigate unlicensed prediction markets.

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The New York City Planning Commission has approved a rezoning application for a casino complex at Hudson Yards, Manhattan, by a vote of 9-4.

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Country music sensation Shaboozey will be the headline act at the FanDuel Kentucky Derby Party, which marks the event's second year.

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Online gaming technology provider EveryMatrix has successfully launched its casino gaming product with Caesars.

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With the launch of legalized sports betting just around the corner, lawmakers in Missouri have continued to discuss other forms of gambling.

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Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs is the happiest and smartest head coach in the NFL, based on a Sportsbook Review survey of more than 2,500 football fans.

Written By James Bisson

Sportsbook Review combined data analysis and survey results to find the NFL's most dangerous stadiums.

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Couples have plenty of low-cost proposal options in Las Vegas – but Allegiant Stadium isn't one of them, as the latest Sportsbook Review study reveals.

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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

Sportsbook Review's detailed look at the U.S. sports betting revenue picture, broken down by state.

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Online sportsbooks in Kentucky reported a year-on-year growth of 16% in March of 2025, up to $289 million last year.

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Caesars has added pari-mutuel horse racing wagering to the Caesars Sportsbook app in the buildup to the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

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FanDuel's new progressive jackpot system, FanDuel Casino Jackpots, is now live in Pennsylvania ahead of the Kentucky Derby.

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BetMGM is reporting a total revenue of $657 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 34% revenue increase from the previous year’s $489 million.

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The NCAA extended its deal with sports data technology company Genius Sports, which runs to 2032.

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed the revenue figures for its commercial casinos in Detroit, which collected $117.4 million in revenue in March.

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The Virginia Lottery announced the revenue figures for its three land-based casinos in January, revealing a boost in adjusted gaming revenue.

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The regulated iGaming market in Ontario has recorded a 32% increase in gambling revenue in its third year of operation.

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Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a year-on-year increase in revenue of 9% for Q1 2025.

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According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, sportsbooks had a great month, most likely spurred on by the NCAA Tournament.

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The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has revealed the results for all nine licensed casinos in Q4 2024.

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February wasn’t the best month for Kentucky sportsbooks. Online wagers dropped from $270.9 to $218.9 million, a month-on-month decrease of 19.2%.

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The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its February casino revenue figures, revealing that casinos collected $81.8 million in revenue.

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With sportsbook revenue yet to be released from Colorado’s top-performing sportsbooks in February, casino revenue had a successful month.

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The Mississippi Gaming Commission revealed its gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers for Mississippi casinos in February.

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The New York State Gaming Commission has announced its February revenue figures for its four commercial casinos.

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While the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is enforcing cease-and-desist letters on unlicensed online casinos, it also revealed February’s casino revenue.

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Colorado announced revenue for its casinos, which produced a total assorted gross profit of over $80.8 million in January 2025.

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The sports betting industry in Pennsylvania recorded a total wagering handle of $873.1 million for January.

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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has announced its January iGaming figures, which show that $210.1 million in total iGaming revenue was generated.

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The American Gaming Association released its updated gaming revenue report, posting a record-breaking revenue of $71.92 billion in 2024.

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Connecticut’s gross gaming revenue remained strong throughout January, with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe reporting increases.

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The pari-mutuel betting handle in Kentucky hit $6.5 million in December 2024, with over $1 million coming from wagers placed on live horse racing.

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A new report published by the Florida Gaming Control Commission reveals that slot revenue exceeded $58 million in December.

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