Sports Betting & Gambling News for October 2025
MGM Resorts Unexpectedly Withdraws New York Casino License Bid
The company attributed its withdrawal to economic and regulatory changes that have altered the project's financial outlook.
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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.
Ranking the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums: M&T Bank Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field Top the List
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.
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.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
Kalshi's NFL Parlay Launch Draws Attention but Limited Volume
Despite the initial market reaction, the impact of Kalshi's new products has so far been modest in terms of trading volume
Michigan Prepares Student-Athletes for NCAA Betting Rule Shift
The NCAA's pending rule change comes as the organization continues investigating multiple gambling scandals across men's college basketball.
North Carolina Sports Betting Hits Record $686 Million in September
The total narrowly beat the state's previous record of $685 million set in March 2025.
Missouri Riverboat Casino Sector Records 4% Rise in September
The latest figures, published by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC), show that slots generated $133.5 million.
Governor Newsom Signs Sweepstakes Ban into California Legislation
The bill bans sites that use a dual-currency system to offer sweepstakes-based games.
Kalshi Concludes Successful Funding Amid Global Growth
Concluded in August, the funding reflects investor confidence in Kalshi's accelerated global growth and its expanding role in the financial infrastructure
Play Alberta Partners with NHL Stars to Promote Responsible Gambling
The partnership marks the first time the platform has enlisted active athletes from Alberta's two major NHL franchises to support responsible gaming.
DraftKings CEO Downplays Prediction Market Threat
Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson shared a similar outlook, referencing the limited market share of Betfair Exchange in the UK
New York Stock Exchange Owner Invests $2B in Polymarket
The partnership presents new opportunities for collaboration between traditional exchanges and emerging blockchain technologies.
Detroit Casino Revenue Falls 3% Year-on-Year in September
MGM Grand Detroit had the largest market share, accounting for 47% of the market and generating $45.9 million in revenue.
Online Casinos Drive Growth in 24/25 Fiscal Year in Pennsylvania
The state’s 17 licensed retail casinos continued to offer traditional slot machines, table games, and in-person betting.
Michigan Warns Licensees Against Involvement in Prediction Markets
The agency said that participation in or affiliation with sporting event contracts could lead to serious licensing consequences.
FanDuel and CME to Launch Hourly Prediction Markets
CME plans to enlist multiple market makers to provide liquidity and will incentivize them to keep markets deep.
DraftKings and Flutter Shares Fall Following Kalshi's NFL Contracts
Analysts connected the downturn to concerns that Kalshi's products could challenge traditional sportsbooks by drawing customers toward alternatives.
PrizePicks Gains New York Fantasy Sports Gaming License
The re-entry into New York comes after a 2024 legal agreement with the Commission.
Kalshi Captures Market Lead Over Polymarket Amid Record Trading Surge
The two exchanges also collectively registered $1.44 billion in trading volumes in September, which was the highest monthly aggregate ever.
Underdog Partners with St. Louis Blues Ahead of Missouri Sports Betting Launch
The partnership will bring Underdog's fantasy sports and betting offerings directly to Blues fans.
Massachusetts Challenges Robinhood in Ongoing Legal Dispute
The brief opposes Robinhood's attempt to block the enforcement of state laws related to its trading of sports-related event contracts.
Flutter Explores Peer-To-Peer and Predictive Markets in US Expansion
Flutter partnered with CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, earlier this year to develop event-driven market products.
Canada Sports Betting Ad Ban Clears Senate Committee
Bill S-211 mandates that the Canadian government investigate measures to restrict gambling advertisements nationwide
NCAA Committee Supports Allowing Betting on Professional Sports
If approved by Divisions II and III later this month, the reform could take effect as soon as November 1.
AGCO Fines theScore $105,000 for Responsible Gambling Failures
The operator failed to respond in a case involving a player who wagered $2.5 million and lost approximately $230,000 over eight months.
Hard Rock Bet Becomes Official Sportsbook of the NBA's Orlando Magic
The deal expands the brand's visibility at the Magic's home arena, Kia Center, where fans will encounter Hard Rock Bet integrations throughout the venue.
Polymarket's US Relaunch Faces Delay Due to Government Shutdown
Historically, the CFTC stayed self-certifications of new markets during shutdowns, halting any pending launches.
ABV Warns Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Change Could Threaten Regulated Sports Betting
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.
Kansas Gathers $26 Million from Sports Gambling to Attract Missouri Sports Teams
Both Kansas and Missouri have long pursued their region's professional franchises through competing tax incentives and construction offers.
SGLA Hosts Independent Forum After Exclusion from G2E
Titled the ‘Online Social Games Expo,’ it featured several industry figures who came together to discuss online social games and sweepstakes promotions.
Georgia Weighs Future of Sports Betting
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
Kalshi to Expand Crypto Initiatives According to Crypto Head
Wang outlined the next phase of Kalshi's development as developing a broad ecosystem of new financial apps.
FanDuel Expands Sports Betting Reach for NBA, WNBA with Amazon
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.
California Sweeps Industry Urges Newsom to Veto AB831
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance, which represents a coalition of top sweepstakes operators, warned that the bill was misguided and rushed.