Sports Betting & Gambling News for February 2025

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New York legislators are contemplating expanding sports betting opportunities in the state to allow additional prop bets.

Geolocation compliance technology company GeoComply reported increased player accounts for its sportsbook clients during the Super Bowl.

Sportradar, a Swiss-based global sports technology, has expanded its partnership with MLB until 2032.

FanDuel has revealed that half of its customers, approximately 3.5 million, used its My Spend dashboard during the 2024-25 NFL season.

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The Oregon Lottery has launched a series of Taylor Swift-themed sports props through its sports betting partner, DraftKings Sportsbook, for Super Bowl 59.

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stated that responsible gambling should be at the forefront with bettors ahead of Super Bowl 59.

The upcoming Super Bowl 59 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs is attracting economic activity for Mississippi's casino industry.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has estimated Americans will legally wager a record $1.39 billion on Super Bowl 2025.

The CFTC has sought more input from Crypto.com and Kalshi about their Super Bowl LIX trading contracts.

The Responsible Gambling Council has revealed that 48% of participants in a commissioned survey would bet on the 2025 Super Bowl.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed the creation of a new stadium and youth sports education fund, which would see the sports gaming tax increase to 40%.

With just days to go before Super Bowl 2025, which will feature the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, ticket prices have decreased dramatically.

Hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, and he's captured a Grammy in the leadup to the Big Game.

Fanatics, the NHLPA, and NHL have unveiled the new jersey designs for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Caesars Sportsbook has released its biggest prop betting menu ever ahead of Super Bowl 59 for the Chiefs vs. Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

The government of Canada's province of Alberta has reduced the funding deal that it had provided to the Problem Gambling Resources Network.

PENN Entertainment, owner of the ESPN-branded sportsbook ESPN BET, announced a partnership with the PGA Tour to launch a live betting streaming service.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved three consent agreements to fine gaming operators, the largest of which was BetMGM.

Online fantasy sports platform Underdog Fantasy has announced that it is extending Gil’s Arena's contracts in a new multi-year agreement.

Missouri legislators are considering a proposal to legalize and regulate slot machines throughout the state.

The Missouri Gaming Commission announced that casino revenue from its 13 licensed riverboat casinos totaled $140 million statewide in January.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has revealed that casino revenue for December reached over $89.1 million, a 5.74% increase from November.

The Colorado Department of Revenue revealed its sports betting figures for last month, showing a decrease in gaming revenue monthly.

A new report published by the Florida Gaming Control Commission reveals that slot revenue exceeded $58 million in December.

The pari-mutuel betting handle in Kentucky hit $6.5 million in December 2024, with over $1 million coming from wagers placed on live horse racing.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released its gaming revenue report for December 2024, showing a dip from November.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission released its commercial casino revenue for December 2024, showing a drop of under 1% from last December.

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board announced its iGaming figures for December, highlighting a record-breaking month.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has posted its December 2024 gaming revenue, which shows a drop from last November's figures.

The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced its casino revenue figures for December 2024, revealing that Detroit casinos collected $109.6 million.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has reported the revenue numbers for December 2024, indicating a slight dip in the riverboat casino revenues.

New York has reported its casino financials for December 2024, showing a slight decline from last December.

The Ohio Casino Control Commission has reported its sportsbook handle and revenue for November 2024, and the results are positive.

A new report published by the Florida Gaming Control Commission reveals that slot revenue exceeded $56 million in November.

Michigan has reported its iGaming financials for November 2024, and as we've been in several states nationwide, it was a record-breaking month.

Pennsylvania has reported its sports betting figures for November 2024, showing some record highs.

New Jersey has reported its online casino revenue for November 2024, showing record-breaking revenues.

Kansas reported its commercial casinos' financials in November 2024, showing a year-over-year boost.

Indiana's sports betting handle set a new record in November 2024, smashing a record just one month earlier.

Kansas has reported its sports betting financials for November 2024, showing the state reaching new highs in multiple metrics.

Tennessee has reported a new sports betting handle record in November, a third-consecutive month lodging a new high.

The Missouri Gaming Commission has released the state's riverboat casino financials for November 2024, showing solid growth.

Michigan has reported its November 2024 casino financials, showing a year-on-year increase in revenue.

New York has reported its sports betting financials for November, showing a record revenue despite a slight dip in handle.