Sports Betting Industry News for Oct. 2025

Kalshi Responds to New York Cease-and-Desist Order with Lawsuit Against State

New York Gaming Commission says Kalshi acting as an unlicensed operator in the most lucrative sports betting state in the U.S.

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read

Congress Requests Briefing from Adam Silver on NBA Betting Scandal

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Oct 27, 2025 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

Congress Requests Briefing from Adam Silver on NBA Betting Scandal

Grant Mitchell

Oct 27, 2025 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

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New York Online Sportsbook Revenue Suffers During Heavy-Volume Week

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 15:57 ET • 4 min read

Stake Gifts Drake $1M for His Birthday

Michael McClymont

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:59 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read

DraftKings: NBA Scandal Validates Safeguards Within Regulated Markets

Ziv Chen

Oct 27, 2025 • 13:50 ET • 4 min read

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Stake Gifts Drake $1M for His Birthday

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Michael McClymont

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:59 ET • 4 min read

Stake Gifts Drake $1M for His Birthday

Michael McClymont

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:59 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Responds to New York Cease-and-Desist Order with Lawsuit Against State

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Responds to New York Cease-and-Desist Order with Lawsuit Against State

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 8 Betting Recap: Bettors Hit on Blowouts, Books Rally with 2 Upsets

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Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 11:50 ET • 4 min read

NFL Week 8 Betting Recap: Bettors Hit on Blowouts, Books Rally with 2 Upsets

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 11:50 ET • 4 min read

Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Regulate Sports Betting in Wake of NBA Gambling Scandal

James Bisson

James Bisson

Oct 27, 2025 • 11:01 ET • 4 min read

Lawmakers Renew Efforts to Regulate Sports Betting in Wake of NBA Gambling Scandal

James Bisson

Oct 27, 2025 • 11:01 ET • 4 min read

Congress Requests Briefing from Adam Silver on NBA Betting Scandal

Grant Mitchell - News Editor

Grant Mitchell

Oct 27, 2025 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

Congress Requests Briefing from Adam Silver on NBA Betting Scandal

Grant Mitchell

Oct 27, 2025 • 09:34 ET • 4 min read

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Kalshi Responds to New York Cease-and-Desist Order with Lawsuit Against State

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

Kalshi Responds to New York Cease-and-Desist Order with Lawsuit Against State

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 12:28 ET • 4 min read

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

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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

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The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw - Covers

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read
The BetMGM Sportsbook opened for business during the preseason opener between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Arizona Cardinals on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Monday's Sports Equinox Attracts Increased Action, Promotions at U.S. Sportsbooks

Brad Senkiw

Oct 27, 2025 • 14:39 ET • 4 min read

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

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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

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