Sports Betting & Gambling News for January 2026
FanDuel Predicts Launches in Alabama Despite State's Sports Betting Ban
The new platform operates as a prediction market regulated by the CTFC, which oversees commodities and derivatives trading
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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 2026
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.
Betting Markets Push POTUS Impeachment Probability Higher
While Kalshi odds were at what it described as an “all-time high”, rival prediction market platform Polymarket had odds as high as 14% - down from November.
Mississippi Lawmakers Renew Push for Mobile Sports Betting
Mississippi sports betting remains limited to in-person wagering at licensed casinos, despite persistent efforts to expand access statewide.
Kalshi Users Predict 42% Chance of Greenland Acquisition Before End of Trump’s Term
Combined wagering across both Kalshi and Polymarket on the acquisition exceeds $17 million.
Massachusetts Court Upholds Block on Kalshi's Sports Contracts
In his written decision, Barry-Smith said state oversight of sports wagering directly serves public health, consumer protection, and the state's financial interests.
Prediction Markets Expand Parlay Offerings in Bid for Sports Gambling Share
“The current downfall [of prediction markets] is their inability to offer the same range of exotic bets that US gamblers love so much, like same-game parlays..."
New York Online Sports Betting Reaches Record $26.3 Billion in 2025
FanDuel maintained the largest market share in the state, closing the year with approximately $1.1 billion in total revenue.
New York Turns to Tech to Tighten Control Over Online Betting Markets
Gov. Hochul intends to prohibit operators from using AI to distribute personalized promotions or wager offers that encourage users to gamble beyond established limits.
Stats Perform Appointed FIFA's Betting Data and Streaming Distributor
In addition to the betting data rights, Stats Perform was announced as a distribution rights holder for the distribution of FIFA matches to licensed sportsbooks in certain territories.
Federal Judge Halts Tennessee Enforcement Against Kalshi for Now
The decision provides an initial procedural victory for the prediction market operator in a jurisdictional conflict regarding event-based contracts.
President Trump's Endorsement of JD Vance For the 2028 Election Plummets on Prediction Markets
President Trump's Endorsement of JD Vance For the 2028 Election Plummets on Prediction Markets.
Kalshi Backs Proposed Ban on Insider Trading by Government Officials
Kalshi prohibits insider trading across its markets and has structured those restrictions using standards drawn from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
Polymarket Expands Media Reach Through Dow Jones Data Agreement
Under the agreement, Dow Jones will publish Polymarket's prediction data both online and in print across outlets.
Sports Events Contracts Cause Unprecedented Kalshi Growth Going into 2026
Kalshi’s trading volume grew from $300 million in August to over $40 billion by the end of the year.
DAZN Enters Partnership with Polymarket to Launch Prediction Markets
As part of the partnership, DAZN users will soon be able to directly engage with Polymarket’s sports event contracts within the DAZN platform.
New Utah Legislation Targets Prop Betting
The proposed law targets bets placed on specific events within an athletic contest that do not necessarily correlate with the final score.
Robinhood Expands To Include ‘Custom Combos’, Not Parlays
These "Custom Combos" function similarly to parlays offered by traditional sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel.
NCAA Urges States to Cut Prop Bets on College Sports
Charlie Baker, urged regulators to ban individual prop bets and similar markets, such as first-half unders, which the NCAA believes are vulnerable to manipulation and abuse.
PGA Tour Expands Betting Integrity Partnership with IC360
The new deal will see IC360’s prohibition technology platform, ProhiBet, merge with the PGA Integrity Program.
Kalshi Signs Golfing Star Bryson DeChambeau as First Athlete Partner
Kalshi has revealed but has not disclosed the financial value or duration of the contract.
NCAA President Appeals to CFTC for Prediction Market Oversight
"I implore you to suspend collegiate sport prediction markets until a more robust system with appropriate safeguards is in place," Baker wrote in his letter.
Alberta Sets Out Regulated Online Gaming Framework Ahead of Anticipated Early 2026 Launch
Under the proposed framework, licensed providers will have to meet strict requirements on player protection and responsible gambling.
Prediction Market Volume Hits Record $701.7 Million Despite Regulatory Pushback
Kalshi led the activity with $465.9 million in volume, representing nearly two-thirds of the total market.
PrizePicks Simplifies Sports Betting Offerings in New Ad During NFL Postseason
The ad features former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch and actor Adam Devine.
New York Online Sports Betting Reaches Record $26.3 Billion in 2025
FanDuel maintained the largest market share in the state, closing the year with approximately $1.1 billion in total revenue.
Polymarket's Predictions Take Center Stage at Golden Globes
The incorporation of betting odds throughout the show also highlighted the shift in the impact of financial contracts on mainstream media.
Incentive Games Expands bet365 Partnership With Global Real-Money Games Release
The agreement, announced earlier this week, will give bet365 access to Incentive Studios’ full range of online casino games.
Sportsbook Operator Prediction Markets Rollouts Receive Backlash For Lack of Gambling Safeguarding
The standalone prediction market apps included only a limited set of consumer safeguards at their launches, such as deposit limits and account self-exclusion
FanDuel Receives $350,000 Fine in Ontario Due to Negligence in Reporting Suspicious Activity
AGCO found that FanDuel had accepted 144 bets from three Ontario player accounts, which showed indicators of match fixing.
Polymarket Faces Backlash Over Venezuela Market Ruling
Over the weekend, users posted angry reactions on Polymarket's website, arguing that the events met any reasonable definition of an invasion.
Prediction Markets React to Heightened US Foreign Policy Activity
Market participants interpreted the operation as evidence that the administration was increasingly willing to use military power as a policy tool.