Sports Betting Industry News for Jul. 2025

Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge

Fanatics Sportsbook will charge Illinois customers $0.25 per bet, joining FanDuel and DraftKings in responding to the state’s new per-wager tax. The fee highlights the financial impact of Illinois’ new betting laws, which include the highest tax rates in the U.S.

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2025 • 10:52 ET • 3 min read

New Jersey Hammers Sweepstakes Casinos, Hampers Sports Betting

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2025 • 17:46 ET • 4 min read

New Jersey Hammers Sweepstakes Casinos, Hampers Sports Betting

Geoff Zochodne

Jun 30, 2025 • 17:46 ET • 4 min read
New York City skyline.

Sen. Addabbo Applauds Momentum in NYC Casino Licensing

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 06:30 ET • 4 min read
New York City skyline.

Sen. Addabbo Applauds Momentum in NYC Casino Licensing

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 06:30 ET • 4 min read

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Virginia Sports Betting Action Rises 18% in May, Hold Tops 12%

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:44 ET • 4 min read

New Hampshire Lifts Cap on Video Lottery Terminals in Casinos

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:05 ET • 4 min read

Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints New Slots Executive

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Rhode Island's Sports Betting Monopoly Set to End With 2026 Contract Expiration

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:57 ET • 4 min read

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Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints New Slots Executive

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints New Slots Executive

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 16:28 ET • 4 min read

Underdog Sports Sues to Prevent California AG's Fantasy Sports Opinion

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:13 ET • 4 min read

Underdog Sports Sues to Prevent California AG's Fantasy Sports Opinion

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:13 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Launches Safe Gambling Tool as Scrutiny Grows

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Launches Safe Gambling Tool as Scrutiny Grows

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 13:33 ET • 4 min read
Jessica Pegula.

Heavy Favorite Jessica Pegula Knocked Out in First Round of Wimbledon

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2025 • 11:52 ET • 3 min read
Jessica Pegula.

Heavy Favorite Jessica Pegula Knocked Out in First Round of Wimbledon

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2025 • 11:52 ET • 3 min read

NCAA Betting on Pro Sports Raising Ethics Questions

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2025 • 13:47 ET • 4 min read

NCAA Betting on Pro Sports Raising Ethics Questions

Ziv Chen

Jun 30, 2025 • 13:47 ET • 4 min read
Malik Beasley Detroit Pistons NBA

NBA Free Agent Malik Beasley Under Investigation for Betting on Games

James Bisson

James Bisson

Jun 29, 2025 • 12:24 ET • 4 min read
Malik Beasley Detroit Pistons NBA

NBA Free Agent Malik Beasley Under Investigation for Betting on Games

James Bisson

Jun 29, 2025 • 12:24 ET • 4 min read

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Virginia Sports Betting Action Rises 18% in May, Hold Tops 12%

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:44 ET • 4 min read

Virginia Sports Betting Action Rises 18% in May, Hold Tops 12%

Brad Senkiw

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:44 ET • 4 min read

New Hampshire Lifts Cap on Video Lottery Terminals in Casinos

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:05 ET • 4 min read

New Hampshire Lifts Cap on Video Lottery Terminals in Casinos

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 17:05 ET • 4 min read

Rhode Island's Sports Betting Monopoly Set to End With 2026 Contract Expiration

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:57 ET • 4 min read

Rhode Island's Sports Betting Monopoly Set to End With 2026 Contract Expiration

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:57 ET • 4 min read

Underdog Sports Sues to Prevent California AG's Fantasy Sports Opinion

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:13 ET • 4 min read

Underdog Sports Sues to Prevent California AG's Fantasy Sports Opinion

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 15:13 ET • 4 min read

Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2025 • 10:52 ET • 3 min read

Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2025 • 10:52 ET • 3 min read
Scratch-off tickets.

Idaho Lottery Renews Intralot Contract in 10-Year Deal

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 07:11 ET • 3 min read
Scratch-off tickets.

Idaho Lottery Renews Intralot Contract in 10-Year Deal

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 07:11 ET • 3 min read

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Riot Games Opens Door to Esports Betting Sponsors, Despite Fans' Growing Criticism

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 14:18 ET • 4 min read

Riot Games Opens Door to Esports Betting Sponsors, Despite Fans' Growing Criticism

Ziv Chen

Jul 1, 2025 • 14:18 ET • 4 min read

Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2025 • 10:52 ET • 3 min read

Fanatics Follows FanDuel, DraftKings With Illinois Sports Betting Surcharge

Grant Mitchell

Jul 1, 2025 • 10:52 ET • 3 min read
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Caesars Launches Signature Blackjack Surrender in New Jersey

Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

Lou Monaco

Jul 1, 2025 • 09:50 ET • 2 min read
Blackjack.

Caesars Launches Signature Blackjack Surrender in New Jersey

Lou Monaco

Jul 1, 2025 • 09:50 ET • 2 min read

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 James Bisson

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 Ziv Chen

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 Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

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 Grant Mitchell - News Editor

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Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

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 Michael McClymont - Senior News Editor at Covers.com

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 Jori Negin-Shecter - Covers

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 Ziv Chen

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 Lou Monaco - Contributor to Covers.com

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