Sports Betting & Gambling News for April 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.
by Ziv Chen

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
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.
by Alexandra Griffiths

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.
by Alexandra Griffiths

US Sports Betting Revenue & Handle: Tracking Betting Market Data 2025
Sportsbook Review's detailed look at the U.S. sports betting revenue picture, broken down by state.
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.
by James Bisson

NFL Head Coach Survey 2025: Fans Name Andy Reid the Happiest, Most Intelligent Sideline Boss
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.
by James Bisson

Missouri Gambling Bill Narrowly Survives House Vote
With the launch of legalized sports betting just around the corner, lawmakers in Missouri have continued to discuss other forms of gambling.
by Ziv Chen

American Gaming Association Launches “Play Smart from the Start” Campaign
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched its new “Play Smart from the Start” campaign to promote responsible gambling.
by Ziv Chen

Bally's Casino in New York Could Provide Windfall to President Trump
If Bally's Corporation secures a full-scale casino license in New York City, President Trump could receive up to $115 million.
by Ziv Chen

Michigan Gaming Regulator Appeals Responsible Gaming During March Madness
Ahead of the NCAA March Madness Championship Game, the Michigan Gaming Control Board released a public notice encouraging responsible gambling.
by Ziv Chen

IC360 and Sleeper Combine to Enhance Integrity in Fantasy Sports
Compliance technology firm IC360 has partnered with the fantasy sports operator Sleeper through a new deal to integrate its ProhiBet monitoring product.
by Ziv Chen

Alabama Senator Set to Propose Gambling Bill
An Alabama lawmaker is preparing a gambling bill that includes a state lottery and online sports betting ahead of the second half of the state legislative session.
by Ziv Chen

AI's Two-Pronged Impact on Sports Gambling Raises Ethical and Practical Concerns
Sportsbook operators worldwide have rapidly adopted artificial intelligence (AI), with positive and negative impacts.
by Ziv Chen

Dodgers Betting Gives BetMGM a Spring Boost
The Los Angeles Dodgers have set a new benchmark in MLB futures betting ahead of Opening Day, with a record percentage of bets placed on them to win the 2025 World Series.
by Ziv Chen

Wait for Legal Sports Betting in Georgia and Minnesota Set to Continue
With legislative sessions kicking off around the country, it looks like Georgians and Minnesotans are set for another year without legal sports betting.
by Ziv Chen

Which Schools Benefited Most From Their March Madness Cinderella Runs?
Cinderella runs capture the attention of both die-hard and casual college basketball fans every March – but which schools have benefited most from their unexpected success? We break it down here.
by James Bisson

Now Hiring: The Master of March Sadness
We're hiring for the Master of March Sadness! Get paid $2,000 to host virtual support sessions for fellow March Madness failures.
by James Bisson

BetMGM Announces its ‘March Matchups’ for NCAA Basketball Tournament
BetMGM has announced new ways for fans to enjoy the fun of gambling on its app and at in-person retail sportsbooks ahead of March Madness.
by Ziv Chen

bet365’s Bracket Challenge Back for 2025 Men’s College Basketball Tournament
bet365 is partnering with Incentive Games to bring back the ‘bet365 Bracket Challenge,’ a free-to-play predictor game for the NCAA Tournament.
by Ziv Chen

bet365 Launches in Illinois: Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win OR Lose
bet365 launched in Illinois and all new users are eligible for $150 in bonus bets after placing a qualifying bet of at least $5.
by Esten McLaren

bet365 Launches in Tennessee: Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win OR Lose
bet365 launched in Tennessee and all new users are eligible for $150 in bonus bets after placing a qualifying bet of at least $5.
by Esten McLaren

Online Sports Betting Advances in Mississippi House
The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed two bills, including mobile sports betting provisions.
by Ziv Chen

Michigan Gaming Control Board Promotes Responsible Gaming
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) highlights the importance of responsible gaming practices ahead of March Madness.
by Ziv Chen

New York Introduces Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Games
New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., is introducing a gambling reform bill, S5935, that could prohibit online sweepstakes games.
by Ziv Chen

FanDuel TV to Broadcast All Kentucky Derby Preparation Races
FanDuel TV has secured the rights to cover all prep races on the road to the 151st Kentucky Derby, providing comprehensive coverage for horse racing fans.
by Ziv Chen

ODDSworks and Caesars Introduce New iGaming Partnership
ODDSworks has taken a broader presence in the U.S. online gambling market through a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
by Ziv Chen

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.
by Ziv Chen

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%.
by Ziv Chen

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.
by Ziv Chen

Colorado Casino Profit Rises 4.1% Month-on-Month in February
With sportsbook revenue yet to be released from Colorado’s top-performing sportsbooks in February, casino revenue had a successful month.
by Ziv Chen

Mississippi Casino Revenue Fall 8.3% Year-on-Year in February
The Mississippi Gaming Commission revealed its gross gaming revenue (GGR) numbers for Mississippi casinos in February.
by Ziv Chen

New York Casinos Generate $51.1 Million in Revenue in February
The New York State Gaming Commission has announced its February revenue figures for its four commercial casinos.
by Ziv Chen

Detroit Casino Revenue Falls 6.4% Year-on-Year in February
While the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is enforcing cease-and-desist letters on unlicensed online casinos, it also revealed February’s casino revenue.
by Ziv Chen

Colorado Casinos Down 14.9% Month-over-Month in January
Colorado announced revenue for its casinos, which produced a total assorted gross profit of over $80.8 million in January 2025.
by Ziv Chen

Pennsylvania Sports Betting Handle Up, But Revenue Down
The sports betting industry in Pennsylvania recorded a total wagering handle of $873.1 million for January.
by Ziv Chen

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

US Gaming Produces $71.92 Billion in Revenue Across 2024
The American Gaming Association released its updated gaming revenue report, posting a record-breaking revenue of $71.92 billion in 2024.
by Ziv Chen

Connecticut Casino Revenues Remains Strong as New Year Begins
Connecticut’s gross gaming revenue remained strong throughout January, with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe reporting increases.
by Ziv Chen

Virginia Casinos Collect $72.3 Million in January 2025
The Virginia Lottery announced the revenue figures for its three land-based casinos in January, revealing a boost in adjusted gaming revenue.
by Ziv Chen

DraftKings Brings in $1.4 Billion in Revenue in Q4 2024
DraftKings has announced its Q4 results for 2024 and overall results for fiscal year 2024.
by Ziv Chen

Detroit Casino Revenue Climbs to Hit Over $104 Million in January 2025
The Michigan Gaming Control Board released its financials for Detroit casinos in January 2025, revealing the three gambling locations collected $104.8 million.
by Ziv Chen

North Carolina Wagers Reach Over $646.9 Million in January 2025
Bettors in the Old North State wagered more than $646.9 million in January 2025, a $20 million increase compared to wagers generated in December.
by Ziv Chen

Missouri Riverboat Casino Revenues Rise Year-on-Year in January 2025
The Missouri Gaming Commission announced that casino revenue from its 13 licensed riverboat casinos totaled $140 million statewide in January.
by Ziv Chen

Ohio Casinos Generate $89.1 Million in December Revenue
The Ohio Casino Control Commission has revealed that casino revenue for December reached over $89.1 million, a 5.74% increase from November.
by Ziv Chen

Colorado Sportsbooks Report a 49.4% Monthly Decline in December
The Colorado Department of Revenue revealed its sports betting figures for last month, showing a decrease in gaming revenue monthly.
by Ziv Chen

Florida Non-Tribal Casinos Generate $58.1 Million in December Slot Revenue
A new report published by the Florida Gaming Control Commission reveals that slot revenue exceeded $58 million in December.
by Ziv Chen

Kentucky Pari-Mutuel Betting Handle Drops to Over $6 Million in December
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.
by Ziv Chen

Michigan Online Gaming Generates Over $264 Million in Revenue for December
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released its gaming revenue report for December 2024, showing a dip from November.
by Ziv Chen

Kansas Casino Revenue Falls Less Than 1% Year-on-Year in December
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission released its commercial casino revenue for December 2024, showing a drop of under 1% from last December.
by Ziv Chen

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reports Record iGaming Revenue for December
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced its iGaming figures for December, highlighting a record-breaking month.
by Ziv Chen
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