Sports Betting & Gambling News for July 2025

New York Casino Revenue Drops 2.2% Year-on-Year in June as Downstate Casino Deadline Passes
Written by Ziv Chen

DraftKings to Refund $3M to Connecticut Customers in Promotion Settlement
players who participated in certain bonus offers that promised a deposit match or deposit bonus promoted by DraftKings between Oct. 19, 2021, and Jan. 4, 2023, are entitled to compensation.
Written by Ziv Chen

Where are Online Casinos Legal in the US? Legal and Potential Online Gambling States
Written by James Bisson

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
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by Alexandra Griffiths

Which Zodiac Sign Best Matches the Top WNBA Teams?
Find out which zodiac signs align with the WNBA’s top teams, mascots, and players.
Written by James Bisson

High Stakes, Higher Price Tag: Allegiant Stadium the NFL's Most Expensive Place to Propose
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by Alexandra Griffiths

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.
Written by James Bisson

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.
Written by James Bisson

Former US Lawmaker Comes Out in Defense of Prediction Markets
She's now calling for their widespread legalization in a stark policy reversal.
Written by Ziv Chen

BetSaracen Executive Downplays the Impact of Tax Changes
A senior manager at Saracen Casino Resort this week commented on how it would affect regular customers, stating that the impact on most players could be minimal.
Written by Ziv Chen

New Jersey Bans Sports Betting Partnerships at Public Colleges
Colleges, universities, booster clubs, and athletic departments will not be permitted to sign contracts for permission to advertise sportsbooks.
Written by Ziv Chen

NBA Cup Returns to Las Vegas in December with T-Mobile Arena as Central Stage
The LVCVA, sponsor of the 2023 and 2024 NBA cups, regards the tourney as one of the best stimulators to the local economy.
Written by Ziv Chen

Senate GOP Blocks Bid to Fully Restore Gambling Loss Deductions
Sen. Cortez Masto warned on the Senate floor that without legislative correction, players would owe taxes on phantom income.
Written by Ziv Chen

Meta Strengthens Gambling Ad Policies on Facebook and Instagram
Approval will also be contingent on displaying documentation of proper gambling licenses and regulatory compliance at potential ad sites
Written by Ziv Chen

BetMGM Gift Cards Launch in Ontario Through TAPPP Partnership
Gift cards sold by BetMGM have recorded a 99% redemption rate across America.
Written by Ziv Chen

bet365 Named Official Sportsbook Partner of Indiana Fever
It's part of Fever's new initiative to enhance fan experience through digital integrations and brand partnerships.
Written by Ziv Chen

Incentive Games Gains Michigan License, Enters into U.S. Market
MGCB licensure confirms the group’s compliance with Michigan's strict demands.
Written by Ziv Chen

California AG Rules DFS Illegal, Operators Fight Back
DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog Fantasy have stated they do not currently consider any short-term market retreat in California
Written by Ziv Chen

MIXI Gains Ontario Regulatory Approval in Pointsbet Acquisition Push
The regulatory clearance fulfills a requirement outlined in the Bid Implementation Deed signed on June 16.
Written by Ziv Chen

Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny Amid Betting Probe and Mounting Debt
Although he's not been criminally charged, the investigation already has had severe professional repercussions
Written by Ziv Chen

Louisiana AG Declares Online Sweepstakes Casinos Illegal, Begins Enforcement
The opinion came at the behest of Sen. Rick Edmonds after Senate Bill 181 was vetoed.
Written by Ziv Chen

Kalshi Expands into College Football Prediction Markets Ahead of 2025 Season
The inclusion of college football places the prediction operator on more contentious terrain.
Written by Ziv Chen

Michigan Internet Gaming Revenue Hits $301.4 Million in May
It represents a month-over-month boost of 3.7% from 290.7 million in April.
Written by Ziv Chen

New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $246.8 Million in May
Including land-based casinos, the Garden State posted a 20.5% year-over-year revenue increase.
Written by Ziv Chen

Ontario iGaming Revenue Rises 25% in April
Gaming revenue generated by iGaming operators in Ontario hit $313.2 million in April, a 25% increase from the same month last year.
Written by Ziv Chen

Michigan iGaming Revenue Grows by 33.9% Year-on-Year in April
In April, gross gaming revenue from the Michigan iGaming sector rose by 33.9% year-on-year.
Written by Ziv Chen

Pennsylvania Sports Wagering Handle and Revenue Reports Year-on-Year Increases in April
Pennsylvania reports handle and revenue increases for sports betting in April 2025.
Written by Ziv Chen

Detroit Commercial Casino Revenue Increases 1.5% Year-on-Year in April
The three licensed commercial casinos in Detroit combined to generate $109.8 million in total revenue in April 2025, a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Written by Ziv Chen

New York Sportsbooks Show 4.8% Revenue Growth in April
New York showed a year-on-year revenue growth in the state's mobile sportsbooks sector in April.
Written by Ziv Chen

DraftKings Announces 20% Revenue Rise to $1.4 billion
DraftKings, a giant in the DFS and sports betting space, has announced a 20% revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Written by Ziv Chen

Flutter Announces Quarterly Revenue Growth, With Eye on Prediction Markets
Global betting operator Flutter eyes the prediction markets after significant revenue rise in the first quarter of 2025.
Written by Ziv Chen

Florida Racinos Show Slight Fall in March Revenue
Florida’s racinos saw a revenue drop year-on-year in March 2025, coming up just short with $66.7 million, as opposed to last year’s $66.9 million.
Written by Ziv Chen

Ohio Casinos Record $94.4 Million in Revenue for March
According to a report published by the Ohio Casino Control Commission this week, Ohio’s regulated casino sector has generated $94.4 million in revenue for March 2025.
Written by Ziv Chen

North Carolina Reports April Revenue Falls in Sports Betting
The sports betting market saw a year-over-year decline in North Carolina during the month of April.
Written by Ziv Chen

Ontario iGaming Sector Records Growth in Third Year
The regulated iGaming market in Ontario has recorded a 32% increase in gambling revenue in its third year of operation.
Written by Ziv Chen

Churchill Downs Q1 Revenue Increases 9% Year-on-Year
Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced a year-on-year increase in revenue of 9% for Q1 2025.
Written by Ziv Chen

North Carolina Sportsbooks Reach Record Handle in March 2025
According to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, sportsbooks had a great month, most likely spurred on by the NCAA Tournament.
Written by Ziv Chen

Detroit Casino Revenue Falls 4.5% Year-on-Year in March
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has revealed the revenue figures for its commercial casinos in Detroit, which collected $117.4 million in revenue in March.
Written by Ziv Chen

New Jersey Casino Revenues and Profits Slump in Q4 2024
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has revealed the results for all nine licensed casinos in Q4 2024.
Written by Ziv Chen

Kentucky Sportsbook Wagers Down 19.2% Month-on-Month in February
February wasn’t the best month for Kentucky sportsbooks. Online wagers dropped from $270.9 to $218.9 million, a month-on-month decrease of 19.2%.
Written by Ziv Chen
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