Sports Betting & Gambling News for July 2025
Elon Musk Political Party Odds Soar to 40% After Fresh Clash with Trump
The latest public fallout between the two appears to have been sparked by the passage through the Senate of Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill.
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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.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
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: 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.
Republican Tax Proposal Threatens Kentucky’s Horse Racing Industry
The legislation proposes changing how gambling losses are taxed, reducing the tax-deductible amount from 100% to 90%
New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Raising Online Sports Betting Tax
Under the new bill, Daily Fantasy Sports will now be taxed almost twice as much as the previous rate.
PENN Entertainment Launches New PGA Tour-Themed Game
The new game has gone live at Hollywood Casino in New Jersey and theScore Casino Ontario.
Fanatics Adds Surcharge Fee to Bets in Illinois Lower than DraftKings and FanDuel
The changes at Fanatics and competitors come after Illinois lawmakers raised the taxes on sports betting for a second consecutive year.
Underdog Files Lawsuit to Stop California AG Publishing Opinion on Fantasy Sports Legality
Underdog Sports is also challenging whether the attorney general can declare fantasy sports legal or not.
DraftKings Rolls Out New Safe Gambling Tool
The tool enables users to create personal limits and alerts on deposits, wagers, and losses.
PrizePicks Lawsuit Against Former Executive Voluntarily Dismissed
PrizePicks accused Huffman of taking proprietary documents and using ChatGPT to review his non-compete agreement.
Federal Investigation Targets Malik Beasley Over Alleged NBA Betting
Reports suggest the U.S. Attorney's Office is leading the investigation in the Eastern District of New York.
NCAA Faces Criticism of New Sports Betting Proposal
Opponents have raised red flags on some issues, such as the possibility of a teenager with a six-figure sponsorship deal placing a big bet.
BetMGM and FanDuel Sign Problem Gambling Research for Military Request
If approved, the request would be improved in the FY 2026 defense appropriations bill.
Kalshi CEO Speaks Out as Company Reaches $2 Billion Valuation
“Kalshi is one of the fastest-growing companies in America. We 50x our user base last year." the company CEO said in a statement to CNBC.
Study Suggests Illegal Sports Streaming Boosts Black Market Gambling
The platforms profit from illegally broadcasting copyrighted sports content and direct users to criminal digital ecosystems.
Tribal Leaders Back California Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Tribal operators argue that sweepstakes casinos are exploiting legal loopholes.
Kalshi Finds Unicorn Status with Latest Funding Round
The company is in an exclusive club, one made particularly newsworthy given the recent prediction market controversy.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $246.8 Million in May
Including land-based casinos, the Garden State posted a 20.5% year-over-year revenue increase.
Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 25% in April
Gaming revenue generated by iGaming operators in Ontario hit $313.2 million in April, a 25% increase from the same month last year.
Michigan iGaming Revenue Grows by 33.9% Year-on-Year in April
In April, gross gaming revenue from the Michigan iGaming sector rose by 33.9% year-on-year.
Pennsylvania Sports Wagering Handle and Revenue Reports Year-on-Year Increases in April
Pennsylvania reports handle and revenue increases for sports betting in April 2025.
Detroit Commercial Casino Revenue Increases 1.5% Year-on-Year in April
The three licensed commercial casinos in Detroit combined to generate $109.8 million in total revenue in April 2025, a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
New York Sportsbooks Show 4.8% Revenue Growth in April
New York showed a year-on-year revenue growth in the state's mobile sportsbooks sector in April.
DraftKings Announces 20% Revenue Rise to $1.4 billion
DraftKings, a giant in the DFS and sports betting space, has announced a 20% revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Flutter Announces Quarterly Revenue Growth, With Eye on Prediction Markets
Global betting operator Flutter eyes the prediction markets after significant revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Florida Racinos Show Slight Fall in March Revenue
Florida’s racinos saw a revenue drop year-on-year in March 2025, coming up just short with $66.7 million, as opposed to last year’s $66.9 million.
Ohio Casinos Record $94.4 Million in Revenue for March
According to a report published by the Ohio Casino Control Commission this week, Ohio’s regulated casino sector has generated $94.4 million in revenue for March 2025.
North Carolina Reports April Revenue Falls in Sports Betting
The sports betting market saw a year-over-year decline in North Carolina during the month of April.
Ontario iGaming Sector Records Growth in Third Year
The regulated iGaming market in Ontario has recorded a 32% increase in gambling revenue in its third year of operation.
Churchill Downs Q1 Revenue Increases 9% Year-on-Year
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a year-on-year increase in revenue of 9% for Q1 2025.
North Carolina Sportsbooks Reach Record Handle in March 2025
According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, sportsbooks had a great month, most likely spurred on by the NCAA Tournament.
Detroit Casino Revenue Falls 4.5% Year-on-Year in March
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.
New Jersey Casino Revenues and Profits Slump in Q4 2024
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has revealed the results for all nine licensed casinos in Q4 2024.
Kentucky Sportsbook Wagers Down 19.2% Month-on-Month in February
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%.
Ohio Casino Revenue Falls Year-on-Year for Second Consecutive Month in February
The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its February casino revenue figures, revealing that casinos collected $81.8 million in revenue.