Sports Betting & Gambling News for August 2026

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.

James Bisson

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.

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.

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.

James Bisson

Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.

James Bisson

Pat McAfee has been criticized after betting on LeBron James’ next team using information from NBA insider Shams Charania before the move was announced.

Charlotte Capewell

The NFL has urged the CFTC in a new letter to strengthen proposed sports prediction market rules, warning current measures leave major integrity gaps.

Ziv Chen

Hard Rock Bet has launched in Ontario, marking its first international expansion with a sportsbook and online casino offering more than 3,000 games.

Ziv Chen

Kalshi reportedly added about three million users during the World Cup, as its tournament market attracted a record $1.2 billion in trading volume.

Charlotte Capewell

Drake has lost a $1.5 million World Cup final bet following Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain, adding to the rapper’s infamous “Drake Curse” betting history.

Charlotte Capewell

Underdog has launched its own CFTC-licensed exchange for sports event contracts, moving trading directly into its app after using outside partners.

Ziv Chen

DAZN has partnered with ADI Predictstreet to launch regulated prediction markets, combining live sports streaming with interactive prediction experiences.

Charlotte Capewell

Prediction markets have topped $50 billion in June trading volume, driven mainly by the World Cup, with Kalshi alone handling $31 billion for the month.

Charlotte Capewell

bet365 has launched in Alberta’s regulated iGaming market, expanding into its second Canadian province with its full sportsbook product lineup.

Ziv Chen

Caesars Entertainment has launched its three online gaming platforms in Alberta as the province's regulated market opens to residents on July 13. 

Ziv Chen

North Carolina has recognized CFTC authority over prediction markets in its budget bill, becoming the first state to acknowledge federal oversight.

Charlotte Capewell

US sportsbooks saw record World Cup betting during the USMNT’s run, with the loss to Belgium becoming one of the most-wagered soccer matches ever.

Ziv Chen

Kalshi has blocked Michigan users after a judge issued a temporary order preventing the prediction market from offering sports-event contracts in the state.

Charlotte Capewell

Entain has launched Sports Interaction and PartyCasino in Alberta after receiving regulatory approval to enter the province's regulated iGaming market.

Charlotte Capewell

New Jersey’s online gaming market grew to 30 brands after three new casino platforms launched, including the latest addition, Vegas Club Casino.

Charlotte Capewell

The 2026 FIFA World Cup became the biggest US betting event ever, with sportsbooks comparing wagering volume to roughly 10 Super Bowls.

Charlotte Capewell

A Washington court has temporarily blocked Kalshi’s sports contracts, ruling the prediction market operator offers illegal gambling to state consumers.

Charlotte Capewell

Alabama lawmakers expect renewed debate over gambling expansion over the next couple of years, with illegal gaming likely to drive legislative discussions.

Charlotte Capewell

The NCAA has urged Congress to curb college sports prediction markets, warning they threaten athletes and competitive integrity without stronger protections.

Ziv Chen

Federal regulators say President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator made more than $100,000 betting on Kalshi speech prediction markets

Ziv Chen

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is seeking answers from Polymarket over influencer partnerships tied to election betting promotions and disputed election claims.

Charlotte Capewell

MLB players have been facing increased betting-related harassment as the league continues to partner with sports betting and prediction market operators.

Ziv Chen

St8 has received an iGaming Services Supplier license from Alberta’s gambling regulator to operate in the province after its market went live on July 13.

Ziv Chen

Alberta has launched its iGaming market, becoming Canada's second province to allow private operators, with about 20 expected to go live initially.

Charlotte Capewell

DraftKings will launch its sportsbook and online casino in Alberta on July 13, expanding into its second Canadian province and 34th North American market.

Ziv Chen

Texas lawmakers face renewed calls to legalize sports betting as World Cup wagering surges, with advocates arguing Texans are already betting despite the ban.

Charlotte Capewell

Michael Burry disclosed new stakes in Flutter and DraftKings, allocating about 60% of his investment to Flutter and 40% to DraftKings

Ziv Chen

Federal judge denies Kalshi’s request to block New York regulators, allowing the state’s gambling enforcement action against the prediction market to continue.

Charlotte Capewell

Alberta minister Dale Nally has said that he expects the province’s upcoming regulated market to generate $76 million in tax revenue in its first year.

Ziv Chen