Sports Betting Industry News for Nov. 2025

MLB Pitchers Clase, Ortiz Charged in Alleged Sports Betting Scheme

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz arrested in Boston on Sunday. Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase not currently in U.S. custody.

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Nov 9, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

The End of ESPN BET and Why it May Pay to Stay in Your Lane

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Nov 8, 2025 • 07:33 ET • 8 min read

The End of ESPN BET and Why it May Pay to Stay in Your Lane

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Nov 8, 2025 • 07:33 ET • 8 min read

DraftKings Pushes Forward with Prediction Markets Despite Potential Regulatory Obstacles

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Nov 7, 2025 • 15:49 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Pushes Forward with Prediction Markets Despite Potential Regulatory Obstacles

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Nov 7, 2025 • 15:49 ET • 4 min read

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MLB Pitchers Clase, Ortiz Charged in Alleged Sports Betting Scheme

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Nov 9, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

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Nov 9, 2025 • 08:58 ET • 4 min read

The End of ESPN BET and Why it May Pay to Stay in Your Lane

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Nov 8, 2025 • 07:33 ET • 8 min read

NFL Week 10 Insights: Bettors Backing Lions, Pennsylvania Underdogs

Brad Senkiw

Nov 7, 2025 • 16:23 ET • 4 min read

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MLB Pitchers Clase, Ortiz Charged in Alleged Sports Betting Scheme

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 9, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

MLB Pitchers Clase, Ortiz Charged in Alleged Sports Betting Scheme

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 9, 2025 • 14:41 ET • 4 min read

$1.2 Million Wheel of Fortune Jackpot Hits at Park MGM Las Vegas

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Nov 9, 2025 • 08:58 ET • 4 min read

$1.2 Million Wheel of Fortune Jackpot Hits at Park MGM Las Vegas

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Nov 9, 2025 • 08:58 ET • 4 min read

The End of ESPN BET and Why it May Pay to Stay in Your Lane

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 8, 2025 • 07:33 ET • 8 min read

The End of ESPN BET and Why it May Pay to Stay in Your Lane

Geoff Zochodne

Nov 8, 2025 • 07:33 ET • 8 min read

NFL Week 10 Insights: Bettors Backing Lions, Pennsylvania Underdogs

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Brad Senkiw

Nov 7, 2025 • 16:23 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 10 Insights: Bettors Backing Lions, Pennsylvania Underdogs

Brad Senkiw

Nov 7, 2025 • 16:23 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Pushes Forward with Prediction Markets Despite Potential Regulatory Obstacles

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Ryan Butler

Nov 7, 2025 • 15:49 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings Pushes Forward with Prediction Markets Despite Potential Regulatory Obstacles

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Nov 7, 2025 • 15:49 ET • 4 min read

6 More Ex-NCAA Basketball Players Banned for Betting Violations

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Grant Mitchell

Nov 7, 2025 • 15:24 ET • 4 min read

6 More Ex-NCAA Basketball Players Banned for Betting Violations

Grant Mitchell

Nov 7, 2025 • 15:24 ET • 4 min read

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Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Online Sports Betting Bill Amid Rising Tensions

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Geoff Zochodne

Nov 7, 2025 • 10:58 ET • 3 min read

Wisconsin Lawmakers Advance Online Sports Betting Bill Amid Rising Tensions

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Nov 7, 2025 • 10:58 ET • 3 min read

New York Sets New Online Sports Betting Handle Record in October

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Nov 7, 2025 • 08:49 ET • 4 min read

New York Sets New Online Sports Betting Handle Record in October

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Nov 7, 2025 • 08:49 ET • 4 min read

Prediction Platforms Take in $500M in NYC Mayoral Election Trading Volume

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Grant Mitchell

Nov 5, 2025 • 09:49 ET • 4 min read

Prediction Platforms Take in $500M in NYC Mayoral Election Trading Volume

Grant Mitchell

Nov 5, 2025 • 09:49 ET • 4 min read

Online Sports Betting Bill in Wisconsin Runs into Industry Opposition

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Geoff Zochodne

Nov 5, 2025 • 09:20 ET • 3 min read

Online Sports Betting Bill in Wisconsin Runs into Industry Opposition

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Nov 5, 2025 • 09:20 ET • 3 min read

How New Jersey Gaming Could be Impacted by Democratic Governor’s Win

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Ryan Butler

Nov 4, 2025 • 21:26 ET • 4 min read

How New Jersey Gaming Could be Impacted by Democratic Governor’s Win

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Nov 4, 2025 • 21:26 ET • 4 min read

How Virginia Gaming Could be Impacted by Democratic Governor’s Win

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Nov 4, 2025 • 20:38 ET • 4 min read

How Virginia Gaming Could be Impacted by Democratic Governor’s Win

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Nov 6, 2025 • 16:07 ET • 4 min read

Barstool's Dave Portnoy: End of ESPN Deal ‘Good Day’ for PENN

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Nov 6, 2025 • 16:07 ET • 4 min read

Minnesota Attorney General Demands Illegal Gaming Sites Stop Operations in State

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Nov 5, 2025 • 19:43 ET • 4 min read

Minnesota Attorney General Demands Illegal Gaming Sites Stop Operations in State

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Nov 5, 2025 • 19:43 ET • 4 min read

Kambi’s Q3 Revenue Dips 13% YoY Amid Several Market, Economic Setbacks

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Brad Senkiw

Nov 5, 2025 • 14:24 ET • 4 min read

Kambi’s Q3 Revenue Dips 13% YoY Amid Several Market, Economic Setbacks

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