The Worst Way to Tax Sports Betting

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act institutes a seemingly minor change that will have major unintended consequences. Read More

New York Sports Betting Operators Combine for 26% Rise in Weekly Revenue

The New York Gaming Commission reported that the nine online sports betting operators combined to haul in $36.7 million in revenue, up 26% from the previous week, on a handle of $323.9 million. Read More

With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed

That these issues were being debated by one of the most powerful Senate committees, albeit during a lame-duck session, speaks to the rapid rise of the sports betting industry in the United States. Read More

New York sports betting reform bill fails in committee

The New York State Legislature is set to ban sweepstakes casinos, but a separate bill to tighten sports betting regulations has failed. Read More

The rise of sports betting is driving a growing public health crisis - MSN

The legalization of sports betting triggered an explosion in gambling activity. Total wagers soared from $4.9 billion in 2017 to $121.1 billion in 2023, with online platforms dominating the market. Read More

Do You Use Online Betting Markets? Tell Us About It.

The New York Times is covering the rise of online betting markets. We want to hear about the experiences of people who use them, either for recreational purposes or as a source of income. By Emma ... Read More

New York Sports Betting 2025: My Trip to the Big Apple

New York is home to some of the most exciting sports teams, and as I was making my way around the state, I kept an eye on the latest news in the local sports scene—especially updates that matter ... Read More

How the Rise of Online Sports Betting Birthed a Generation of Problem ...

Dozens of states have legalized sports betting after a 2018 Supreme Court ruling overturned a federal ban, but California is not among them. That’s not for lack of trying. A pair of 2022 ballot ... Read More

The Price We Pay Betting on Sports - The New York Times

(The Athletic, which is owned by The New York Times, has a partnership with BetMGM, an online sports betting and gambling company.) Subscription plans and automated deposits further erode the ... Read More