Sports Betting Industry News & Market Updates

By: Michael SavioMissouri Sports Betting Market Sees $540 Handle in First Month
The Missouri Gaming Commission reported a sports betting handle of over $540 million for December, the first month of the state's legal sports betting market. FanDuel and DraftKings led the way, but the state generated just $510,000 in taxes.

By: Heather GartlandAll Blacks Coach Change - How 2026 Test Odds and Markets Could Shift
New Zealand Rugby has parted ways with Scott Robertson halfway to the 2027 World Cup. Here’s what happens next and what bettors should track in 2026.

By: Michael SavioOhio Governor DeWine: Sports Betting Was My Biggest Mistake
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine believes his biggest mistake was legalizing sports betting, citing the rise in problem gambling and betting scandals in the state. He also called for a crackdown on sportsbooks' advertising, which he links to the rise in addiction.

By: Michael SavioMissouri Sports Betting Market to Allow College Player Props
The Missouri Gaming Commission announced it is rejecting the NCAA's request to ban college player props in its new regulated sports betting market. The regulator cited a lack of evidence on the risk of the bet type for its decision.

By: Michael SavioAction 24/7 Ceases Sportsbook Operations in Tennessee
Action 24/7 has announced it is ceasing operation in Tennessee, its only US sports betting market. The sportsbook’s ties to the payday loan industry and poor oversight led to several scandals over its nearly six years of operation.

By: Michael SavioOntario Regulator Fines FanDuel Sportsbooks Over Match-Fixing
An Ontario regulator has fined FanDuel Sportsbook $350K for failing to promptly catch and report a betting scandal involving a table tennis tournament. Online sportsbook operators had been warned that match-fixing might occur, but failed to prevent it.

By: Michael SavioUS Attorney Charges 15 NCAA Athletes Over Match-Fixing
A US Attorney has filed federal charges against 15 current and one former NCAA men's basketball players in connection with a massive point-shaving scheme. A total of 17 Division I schools and 29 games were listed in the indictment.

By: Michael SavioThe Biggest Takeaways From Kambi’s 2025 Betting Trends Report
We are sharing our biggest takeaways from Kambi’s 2025 Sports Betting Trends Report, which provides key insights into the industry. We’ll cover which sports bettors wagered on, the impact of player prop bets, and the dominance of the NFL.

By: Michael SavioRhode Island to Add Second Online Sportsbook in November
The Rhode Island Lottery has opened up the bidding process for a new online sportsbook license. SportsbookRI has been the only legal platform in the state since 2019, but growing complaints from bettors drove lawmakers to expand the market.

By: Heather GartlandEntain’s TAB New Zealand Takeover - What’s Changed Since Early Concerns Emerged
Entain faced early scrutiny after taking over TAB New Zealand in 2023. We look at what’s changed since and whether further action followed.