Sports Betting & Gambling News for May 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.

Written by 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.

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

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

Written by James Bisson

The CFTC has sued Minnesota in response to lawmakers passing legislation that would effectively ban certain prediction markets from operating in the state

Written by Ziv Chen

Circa Sports has upped its guaranteed prize pool across its NFL contests, Circa Survivor, Circa Million, and Circa Grandissimo, to $30 million.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Iowa’s governor has signed a measure that would grant state regulators more power against unregulated types of gambling, including sweepstakes casinos.

Written by Ziv Chen

The NFL has sent a letter to the CFTC requesting that the federal regulator prohibit certain event contracts to protect the integrity of the sport.

Written by Ziv Chen

Cameron Young has become a hot favorite among sportsbooks as the PGA Championship moves to the Aronimink Golf Club this week, despite finishing T-47 last year.

Written by Ziv Chen

Pennsylvania has introduced legislation that would bring prediction markets under state regulation and introduce a tax for prediction market operators.

Written by Ziv Chen

Saturday’s UFC 328 fight between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev was a record-breaking one, with Kalshi recording $52 million alone in trading volume. 

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Latest earnings reports from DraftKings and FanDuel have shown a move away from the traditional sportsbook model into prediction markets, despite both operators saying otherwise.

Written by Ziv Chen

Tennessee approves a sweepstakes casino ban under SB 2136, joining a wider crackdown, as Oklahoma rejects sports betting expansion and Colorado eases restrictions while boosting consumer protections.

Written by Ziv Chen

New York and Illinois banned state employees from prediction markets, while New York sued Coinbase and Gemini over alleged illegal gambling.

Written by Ziv Chen

Alberta will launch regulated iGaming July 13, with up to 33 operators applying for iGaming license in the province

Written by Ziv Chen

Prediction markets face legal pressure as Kalshi’s sports trading exceeds 85% of activity, with $25M in March Madness fees and over $1B in weekly volume.

Written by Ziv Chen

Evoke considering £225.3 million ($303.88 million) takeover offer from Bally’s Intralot, structured mainly as an all-share deal with a partial cash option.

Written by Ziv Chen

Play’n GO has received an online gaming license for Alberta’s upcoming regulated market launch, allowing it to supply its games to operators in the province.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Betr has acquired Ascent Capital Management, fast-tracking its plan towards NFA and CFTC certification as it looks to launch prediction markets.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Polymarket has launched new prediction markets with the Nasdaq Private Market, allowing users to trade on private company performance.

Written by Ziv Chen

Kalshi has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling, announcing a $2 million investment to fund trader safety initiatives.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Incentive Games has been awarded a gaming license from the PGCB, meaning that it is now able to offer its real-money games to operators in the state. 

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Trump Media is apparently scaling back on its ambitions for its Trump-branded prediction market plans, instead starting out as a collaborative launch with OG.com.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Connecticut lawmakers have advanced a bill to Gov. Lamont’s desk that would expand criminal penalties to cover cheating and match fixing in sports betting.

Written by Charlotte Capewell

Lawmakers are under increased scrutiny to crack down on stock trading following a recent Senate approval that would ban lawmakers and related officials from participating in prediction markets.

Written by Ziv Chen

Colorado lawmakers dropped a proposed ban on prop bets from a sports betting reform bill

Written by Ziv Chen

Kentucky and Churchill Downs are taking a stance against prediction markets, warning they could disrupt regulated wagering systems and weaken the horse racing industry’s financial foundation.

Written by Ziv Chen

Illinois moves to limit state employees’ involvement in prediction markets amid insider information concerns, as Massachusetts questions age restrictions and regulatory oversight.

Written by Ziv Chen

Oklahoma lawmakers reach a breakthrough on sports betting legalization, as a heated race in Alabama underscores deep divisions on gambling policy.

Written by Ziv Chen

bet365 launched in Michigan as its 17th U.S. state, through a partnership at Little River Casino Resort.

Written by Ziv Chen

The NBA is exploring the possibility of expanding into prediction markets after reportedly being in active talks with Kalshi and Polymarket

Written by Charlotte Capewell

DraftKings has announced its intention to launch its online casino and sportsbook in Alberta’s upcoming regulated market, which is expected to go live on July 13.

Written by Ziv Chen

Fanatics has announced the launch of its new “Combos” feature ahead of the NBA playoffs, allowing users to combine prediction contracts into one.

Written by Ziv Chen