Sports Betting Industry News for Jan. 2026

Citizens Analyst Projects Super Bowl LX Betting Dip to $1.5B

Analysts lists factors that could lead to less betting action, including less star power than last year's Super Bowl which had Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, and even Taylor Swift.

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Jan 28, 2026 • 11:08 ET • 4 min read
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Why West Coast Sports Betting Options Trail Much of the Country

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Ryan Butler

Jan 28, 2026 • 06:47 ET • 4 min read
A general view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the skyline of downtown San Francisco. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Why West Coast Sports Betting Options Trail Much of the Country

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Jan 28, 2026 • 06:47 ET • 4 min read

Virginia Online Casino Legalization Bill Takes Key First Step

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Jan 28, 2026 • 17:56 ET • 4 min read

Virginia Online Casino Legalization Bill Takes Key First Step

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Jan 28, 2026 • 17:56 ET • 4 min read

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Virginia Online Casino Legalization Bill Takes Key First Step

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Jan 28, 2026 • 17:56 ET • 4 min read

The Biggest Super Bowl 60 Bets: Mattress Mack Puts $2M on AFC

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Jan 28, 2026 • 15:47 ET • 3 min read

NBA Faces More Federal Investigations Into Illegal Sports Betting Scandals

Grant Mitchell

Jan 28, 2026 • 13:42 ET • 4 min read

Caesars' Online Casino Awards Record $1.2M Jackpot in New Jersey

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12:22 ET • 4 min read

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The Biggest Super Bowl 60 Bets: Mattress Mack Puts $2M on AFC

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Jan 28, 2026 • 15:47 ET • 3 min read

The Biggest Super Bowl 60 Bets: Mattress Mack Puts $2M on AFC

Michael McClymont

Jan 28, 2026 • 15:47 ET • 3 min read

NBA Faces More Federal Investigations Into Illegal Sports Betting Scandals

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 28, 2026 • 13:42 ET • 4 min read

NBA Faces More Federal Investigations Into Illegal Sports Betting Scandals

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Jan 28, 2026 • 13:42 ET • 4 min read

Citizens Analyst Projects Super Bowl LX Betting Dip to $1.5B

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Brad Senkiw

Jan 28, 2026 • 11:08 ET • 4 min read

Citizens Analyst Projects Super Bowl LX Betting Dip to $1.5B

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Jan 28, 2026 • 11:08 ET • 4 min read

Sportsbook Posts Odds on Stefon Diggs to Propose to Cardi B at Super Bowl

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 28, 2026 • 10:12 ET • 4 min read

Sportsbook Posts Odds on Stefon Diggs to Propose to Cardi B at Super Bowl

Grant Mitchell

Jan 28, 2026 • 10:12 ET • 4 min read
Kendall Jenner attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Kendall Jenner Hopes to Bet on Right Guys in Fanatics’ 1st Super Bowl Ad

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 27, 2026 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read
Kendall Jenner attends the fifth annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Kendall Jenner Hopes to Bet on Right Guys in Fanatics’ 1st Super Bowl Ad

Grant Mitchell

Jan 27, 2026 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read

Evoke’s 2025 Report Shows 22% Year-on-Year Decline

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Jan 27, 2026 • 13:12 ET • 4 min read

Evoke’s 2025 Report Shows 22% Year-on-Year Decline

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Jan 27, 2026 • 13:12 ET • 4 min read

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Caesars' Online Casino Awards Record $1.2M Jackpot in New Jersey

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12:22 ET • 4 min read

Caesars' Online Casino Awards Record $1.2M Jackpot in New Jersey

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12:22 ET • 4 min read

Hawaii Bill Aims to Define Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling

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Jan 28, 2026 • 08:12 ET • 4 min read

Hawaii Bill Aims to Define Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling

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Jan 28, 2026 • 08:12 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts Judge Delays Applying Injunction Against Kalshi

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Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts Judge Delays Applying Injunction Against Kalshi

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Jan 23, 2026 • 14:29 ET • 4 min read

Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Down, Profits Still Up in December

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Michigan’s Sports Betting Handle Down, Profits Still Up in December

Grant Mitchell

Jan 23, 2026 • 12:03 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Market Up 7.3% YoY During December

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Grant Mitchell

Jan 21, 2026 • 13:10 ET • 4 min read

Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Market Up 7.3% YoY During December

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Jan 21, 2026 • 13:10 ET • 4 min read

Judge Allows Massachusetts’ Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi

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Jan 20, 2026 • 12:52 ET • 4 min read

Judge Allows Massachusetts’ Preliminary Injunction Against Kalshi

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Caesars' Online Casino Awards Record $1.2M Jackpot in New Jersey

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12:22 ET • 4 min read

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Jan 28, 2026 • 12:22 ET • 4 min read

High Roller Technologies to Offer US Prediction Markets

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Jan 28, 2026 • 11:27 ET • 4 min read

High Roller Technologies to Offer US Prediction Markets

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Jan 28, 2026 • 11:27 ET • 4 min read

Prediction Markets Ramp Up Super Bowl LX Offerings Across US

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Jan 26, 2026 • 13:54 ET • 4 min read

Prediction Markets Ramp Up Super Bowl LX Offerings Across US

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