Sports Betting Industry News for Oct. 2025

6 Most Interesting Claims from the NBA Gambling Scandal Indictments

Breaking down the federal indictment against multiple current and former NBA players that rocked the sports and gambling world.

Ryan Butler - Covers

Ryan Butler

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:40 ET • 4 min read

Game-by-Game Breakdown of the NBA Betting Scandal Resulting in Federal Charges

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 12:27 ET • 4 min read

Game-by-Game Breakdown of the NBA Betting Scandal Resulting in Federal Charges

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 12:27 ET • 4 min read

Latest Sports Betting Scandal Again Tests 'the System Works’ Argument

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 24, 2025 • 10:27 ET • 6 min read

Latest Sports Betting Scandal Again Tests 'the System Works’ Argument

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 24, 2025 • 10:27 ET • 6 min read

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New York Would Lose $230M Annually From Sweepstakes Ban, Gaming Coalition Says

Charlotte Capewell

Oct 25, 2025 • 08:00 ET • 4 min read

Ontario Sets Another iGaming Record in September with $8.5B CAD in Wagers

Amy Calistri

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:57 ET • 4 min read

6 Most Interesting Claims from the NBA Gambling Scandal Indictments

Ryan Butler

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:40 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 8 Insights: Bettors Backing Hot Teams, Tight Ends

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:16 ET • 4 min read

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6 Most Interesting Claims from the NBA Gambling Scandal Indictments

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Ryan Butler

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:40 ET • 4 min read

6 Most Interesting Claims from the NBA Gambling Scandal Indictments

Ryan Butler

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:40 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 8 Insights: Bettors Backing Hot Teams, Tight Ends

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:16 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 8 Insights: Bettors Backing Hot Teams, Tight Ends

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:16 ET • 4 min read
The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

'Shocking': Vegas Bookmakers Respond to Growing NBA Betting Scandal

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Oct 24, 2025 • 14:23 ET • 4 min read
The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

'Shocking': Vegas Bookmakers Respond to Growing NBA Betting Scandal

Ziv Chen

Oct 24, 2025 • 14:23 ET • 4 min read
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Bettors Swarm to Blue Jays, Ohtani Ahead of World Series

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Grant Mitchell

Oct 24, 2025 • 13:03 ET • 4 min read
Signage in place on the dug out before game one of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Bettors Swarm to Blue Jays, Ohtani Ahead of World Series

Grant Mitchell

Oct 24, 2025 • 13:03 ET • 4 min read

Game-by-Game Breakdown of the NBA Betting Scandal Resulting in Federal Charges

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 12:27 ET • 4 min read

Game-by-Game Breakdown of the NBA Betting Scandal Resulting in Federal Charges

Brad Senkiw

Oct 24, 2025 • 12:27 ET • 4 min read

Latest Sports Betting Scandal Again Tests 'the System Works’ Argument

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 24, 2025 • 10:27 ET • 6 min read

Latest Sports Betting Scandal Again Tests 'the System Works’ Argument

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 24, 2025 • 10:27 ET • 6 min read

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Missouri Issues Temporary Sports Betting Licenses

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Ryan Butler

Oct 22, 2025 • 17:27 ET • 4 min read

Missouri Issues Temporary Sports Betting Licenses

Ryan Butler

Oct 22, 2025 • 17:27 ET • 4 min read

Missouri Sportsbooks Near Key Licensing Decision

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Ryan Butler

Oct 21, 2025 • 15:45 ET • 4 min read

Missouri Sportsbooks Near Key Licensing Decision

Ryan Butler

Oct 21, 2025 • 15:45 ET • 4 min read

Ohio's Push for Online Casino Legalization Stalls

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:18 ET • 4 min read

Ohio's Push for Online Casino Legalization Stalls

Ziv Chen

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:18 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Bill Aims to Block Chicago Sports Betting Taxes

Charlotte Capewell

Charlotte Capewell

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:04 ET • 4 min read

Illinois Bill Aims to Block Chicago Sports Betting Taxes

Charlotte Capewell

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:04 ET • 4 min read

Wisconsin Bill Would Allow Sports Bettors to Wager Online Anywhere in the State

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Grant Mitchell

Oct 20, 2025 • 11:22 ET • 4 min read

Wisconsin Bill Would Allow Sports Bettors to Wager Online Anywhere in the State

Grant Mitchell

Oct 20, 2025 • 11:22 ET • 4 min read

Sports Betting Industry Faces Threat of Another Illinois Tax Hike

Geoff Zochodne, Covers Sports Betting Journalist

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 17, 2025 • 16:21 ET • 2 min read

Sports Betting Industry Faces Threat of Another Illinois Tax Hike

Geoff Zochodne

Oct 17, 2025 • 16:21 ET • 2 min read

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Ontario Sets Another iGaming Record in September with $8.5B CAD in Wagers

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Amy Calistri

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:57 ET • 4 min read

Ontario Sets Another iGaming Record in September with $8.5B CAD in Wagers

Amy Calistri

Oct 24, 2025 • 16:57 ET • 4 min read

Boyd Gaming’s Q3 Revenue Spikes 4% YoY Amid Las Vegas Visitation Decline

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 23, 2025 • 18:08 ET • 4 min read

Boyd Gaming’s Q3 Revenue Spikes 4% YoY Amid Las Vegas Visitation Decline

Brad Senkiw

Oct 23, 2025 • 18:08 ET • 4 min read

Ohio's Push for Online Casino Legalization Stalls

Ziv Chen

Ziv Chen

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:18 ET • 4 min read

Ohio's Push for Online Casino Legalization Stalls

Ziv Chen

Oct 21, 2025 • 13:18 ET • 4 min read

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