Sports Betting & Gambling News for June 2025
New Jersey Lawmakers Agree on New 19.7% Gambling Tax
The agreed figure is lower than the 25% tax rate proposed by Governor Phil Murphy in his budget.
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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.
Tribal Leaders Back California Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Tribal operators argue that sweepstakes casinos are exploiting legal loopholes.
Kalshi Finds Unicorn Status with Latest Funding Round
The company is in an exclusive club, one made particularly newsworthy given the recent prediction market controversy.
AGA Launches Play Smart Consumer Hub to Promote Responsible Gaming
The new online portal meant to promote responsible gaming and assist customers across the U.S. to gamble safely and responsibly.
NCAA Moves Toward Allowing Division I Staff and Athletes to Bet on Pro Sports
The proposal is not yet final, however, and is subject to approval by Division II and Division III governing bodies.
New York Sports Betting Limitations Bill Fails to Advance
The bill would have imposed sweeping restrictions on the fiscal business and promotion of the state's licensed sportsbooks
DraftKings Cites Illinois Tax Raise as Reason Behind PAC Formation
The June 9 filing creates the DraftKings Inc. Political Action Committee, which will have a base of operations in Fairfax, Virginia.
Texas Governor Signs Law to Overhaul Texas Lottery
The reform follows a series of scandals at the Texas Lottery in recent years.
Drake Mocks Gambling Addiction in Post After Heavy Losses
The rapper has reportedly lost $8 million gambling in the last month.
NetGaming Debuts in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive
BetRivers' RSI affiliation brings Ontario players access to an ever-growing library of NetGaming titles such as Zeus's Thunderbolt, Bison Gold, and Fireball Inferno.
DraftKings CEO Criticizes Illinois Sports Betting Tax Plan as "Ill-Conceived"
Sports betting operators didn't know the measure was coming down the pipeline.
Elon Musk’s X Moving Into Trading and Investments
The move is part of Elon Musk's broader vision for X to be an "everything app."
DraftKings Announces Launch of New Political Action Committee
The PAC will be led by Lauren Pfingstag Vahey, the company’s Senior Federal Affairs Director, and Senior Vice President Griffin Finan.
DraftKings and Underdog First to Apply for Missouri Sports Betting Licenses
The newly opening legal industry has experienced a slow start with few applications.
New York Sweepstakes Bill Heads to the Governor
If the Governor signs the bill, sweepstakes casinos will be prohibited from operating in New York.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Ohio Casino Revenue Falls Year-on-Year for Second Consecutive Month in February
The Ohio Casino Control Commission released its February casino revenue figures, revealing that casinos collected $81.8 million in revenue.