Sports Betting & Gambling News for October 2025

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

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

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.

Written by James Bisson

The state’s 17 licensed retail casinos continued to offer traditional slot machines, table games, and in-person betting.

Written by Ziv Chen

The agency said that participation in or affiliation with sporting event contracts could lead to serious licensing consequences.

Written by Ziv Chen

CME plans to enlist multiple market makers to provide liquidity and will incentivize them to keep markets deep.

Written by Ziv Chen

Analysts connected the downturn to concerns that Kalshi's products could challenge traditional sportsbooks by drawing customers toward alternatives.

Written by Ziv Chen

In terms of sportsbook revenue, Illinois is third in the country at more than $4.3 billion, trailing only New York and New Jersey.

Written by Ziv Chen

The partnership with the Royals builds on an existing relationship, with past collaborations such as Bark at the Park and the Underdog Hot Dog Derby.

Written by Ziv Chen

These new products enable bettors to bundle a series of results into a single event contract, similar to a parlay at a sportsbook.

Written by Ziv Chen

The fantasy sports operator argues the move unfairly benefits competitors while immediately limiting Sleeper's growth.

Written by Ziv Chen

Kansas currently allows mobile sportsbooks at a 10% tax rate, one of the lowest in the nation.

Written by Ziv Chen

The latest South Park episode, which aired last night, revolved around prediction markets and their rising popularity among younger audiences.

Written by Ziv Chen

The regulator said the operators violated several state penal and gambling laws by offering gambling or wagering activity without licenses.

Written by Ziv Chen

The deal marks the company’s third major U.S. operator collaboration in just two months.

Written by Ziv Chen

The study, which surveyed students from seven Mississippi universities, revealed that 39% reported gambling in the past year.

Written by Ziv Chen

The news comes as Brian Quintenz's nomination remains stalled in the Senate.

Written by Ziv Chen

The Senate's OBBBA changes how deductions for gambling losses are handled, allowing only 90% of total wagering losses to be deducted in the tax year.

Written by Ziv Chen

Both Kansas and Missouri have long pursued their region's professional franchises through competing tax incentives and construction offers.

Written by Ziv Chen

Titled the ‘Online Social Games Expo,’ it featured several industry figures who came together to discuss online social games and sweepstakes promotions.

Written by Ziv Chen

Georgia remains one of the few U.S. states without legalized gambling in any form, prompting debate over the economic benefits and potential social risks of expanding gaming

Written by Ziv Chen

Wang outlined the next phase of Kalshi's development as developing a broad ecosystem of new financial apps.

Written by Ziv Chen

Fans who opt into the new features, including bet tracking and Odds View, will gain access to live betting updates and market data overlaid during games.

Written by Ziv Chen

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, which represents a coalition of top sweepstakes operators, warned that the bill was misguided and rushed.

Written by Ziv Chen

The campaign, titled ‘Explained by Patrick Schwarzenegger,’ is part of the brand’s ongoing series aimed at the online casino space.

Written by Ziv Chen

While it is not clear if formal offers were made, Novig is not actively seeking a sale.

Written by Ziv Chen

Encore Boston Harbor, the state’s largest casino, once again led the way, reporting $65 million in gross gaming revenue.

Written by Ziv Chen

The two approvals come as all three Manhattan bids were rejected.

Written by Ziv Chen

According to state officials, more than 2,800 calls were made to the helpline in the first half of 2025, a 65% year-over-year increase.

Written by Ziv Chen

Sports predictions are already generating close to $200 million for the platform as of the latest data.

Written by Ziv Chen

The approval comes as the CFTC under the Trump administration pursues looser regulations around digital assets.

Written by Ziv Chen

Senate Bill 511 (SB 511), which seeks to update state law to allow social betting contests such as March Madness and Super Bowl pools.

Written by Ziv Chen

The agreement expands Allwyn's US operations, which had been confined to running the Illinois Lottery.

Written by Ziv Chen

The Michigan Gaming Control Board said the case stemmed from 116 fictitious deposits by a state resident.

Written by Ziv Chen

The study examines proposals across all five boroughs, weighing financial and architectural merits alongside community impact.

Written by Ziv Chen