Sports Betting & Gambling News for August 2025
Massachusetts Lawmakers Take Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos
Bill H4431 defines online sweepstakes games as any contest based on chance that uses a two-currency model, awards cash or cash equivalents, and simulates casino-style play.
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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.
Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
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.
Ranking the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums: U.S. Bank Stadium, Empower Field Top the List
Sportsbook Review combined data analysis and survey results to find the NFL's most dangerous stadiums.
PrizePicks Leans on Celebrity as Football Season Begins
Thhe tongue-in-cheek videos will feature comedian Druski, Adam Devine, Marshawn Lynch, and Reggie Bush.
NBA and Players Association Back Betting Limits to Curb Athlete Abuse
The move comes after three players were linked to a federal betting investigation, including Jontay Porter, who admitted to game manipulation linked to gambling.
Popularity of AI Trading Markets Booming on Prediction Platforms
Individuals can wager on which AI system will win leaderboard competitions or who will be the next breakthrough, approaching the technological race very much like it is a sport.
Missouri Grants Untethered Sportsbook Licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports
Circa founder Derek Stevens presented a different model, focusing on attracting high-limit bettors.
Fanatics Launches Comprehensive Fanatics ONE Loyalty Program
As part of the program, consumers can earn points on purchases from the company's merchandise, collectibles, trading cards, casino, and sportsbook businesses.
Nevada Seeks Discovery from Kalshi in Event Contract Lawsuit
The request is part of the state's motion for discovery in its legal dispute over whether Kalshi's sports event contracts are permissible under Nevada law.
OLG and Woodbine Partner in Online Horse Racing Deal
The move makes OLG the first Canadian provincial lottery and gaming agency to provide a digital horse racing betting option for its players.
Yonkers MGM’s $2.3B Empire City Casino Plan Reveals Deep Community Divide
The second hearing is scheduled for 16 September, in which four of the five CAC members must vote in favor of the project's proceeding.
DraftKings Sees Legislative Scrutiny of Micro Bets as a Non-Issue
According to Robins, micro bets, such as predicting a strike or ball, make up a small share of DraftKings' live handle
University of Mississippi Study Shows Extent of Student Sports Betting
Almost 60% of those who gambled in the past year had placed online bets through "legal" sportsbooks, despite mobile sports betting being prohibited in the state.
CFTC No-Action Relief Opens Path for Prediction Markets
Railbird has yet to debut its live platform but is reportedly in discussions with DraftKings, which is exploring a potential entry into prediction markets.
DraftKings Monitors Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory Shifts
CEO Jason Robins indicated that the company would benefit from being near the industry's first movers but did not believe it would need to enter immediately, as it may pose risks.
DraftKings CEO Speaks Out on Trump Gambling Tax
Robins said that DraftKings is working with lawmakers to overturn the change.
Robinhood Expands Prediction Markets to Football
The new markets are gradually rolling out, with the first offerings covering the opening two weeks of the NFL regular season.
Kalshi Seeks Approval for New Football Betting Markets
The exchange is pursuing approval to list point spread, over/under, and touchdown scorer markets under its federally regulated framework.
Octoplay Announces Partnership with Rush Street in New Jersey
The deal extends an existing relationship between the two companies, which already collaborate in Ontario, Canada, and Mexico.
Prosecutors Recommend 15-Month Sentence for Bookie Matt Bowyer
he recommendation came in a 21-page filing submitted ahead of Bowyer's Aug. 29 sentencing hearing.
FanDuel Secures Missouri Access Through St. Louis City SC
This agreement was necessary after the Missouri Gaming Commission issued the state's two available untethered licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports.
Shedeur Sanders Drawing Heavy Betting Interest for Rookie of the Year
Despite being the Cleveland Browns' fourth quarterback on the depth chart, Sanders has attracted 17.7% of the total handle at BetMGM.
Maine Casinos Post $15 Million in Revenue for July, As Online Casino Bill Stalls
Oxford Casino continues to lead the state in revenue, earning $9.1 million in July, accounting for a 60.7% market share.
Missouri Riverboat Casinos Report 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Rise in July
According to a report published by the Missouri Gaming Committee, electronic gaming devices accounted for 94% of the total revenue.
Bally’s Reports 5.8% Growth in Q2 and Continues Expansion
e company’s total revenue for the three months ending June 30 was $657.5 million, up from $621.7 million in the same period last year.
Nevada Officials Warn of $400B Illegal Online Gambling Threat
The letter warns that the rapid growth of online gambling poses a long-term challenge to Las Vegas Strip casinos and urged federal action.
FanDuel Stops ‘Illegal Operation’ on Tribal Reservation
While the Cayuga Nation has an approved ordinance, it has no compact with New York, marking outside sportsbook operations unauthorized.
New York Casino Sector Grows 6% Amid High-Stakes Licensing Battles
Slot machines were the primary contributor, producing $45.1 million in GGR.
New York Sports Betting Handle Rises in July Despite Seasonal Slump
Gross revenue reached $155.6 million, a 10.5% year-over-year increase but down 24.9% from June.
Crown Coins Casino Becomes Title Sponsor for GT World Challenge America
The event, sanctioned as the Crown Coins Casino GT World at Road America, will feature more than 100 racing vehicles across six GT racing classes.
ESPN Acquires NFL Fantasy and Other Assets After Betting App Upgrade
he agreement includes NFL Network, RedZone (via linear pay TV distribution), and NFL Fantasy.
PENN Entertainment Q2 Results Show Optimism and Challenges
CEO Jay Snowden noted that theoretical revenue grew across all rated age and worth segments, supported by PENN's omnichannel strategy.
DraftKings Q2 Revenue Increases 37% Year-on-Year
“We set records for revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter, driven by an acceleration in revenue growth to 37% year-over-year," said CEO Jason Robins.
Fanatics Sportsbook Applies for Missouri Sports Betting Licenses
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed that Fanatics has applied for both a retail and an online sports betting license.