Betting news tagged with 'usa'

Americans are expected to legally wager $3.3 billion on March Madness 2026, highlighting the continued surge in sports betting tied to the NCAA basketball tournaments, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA).

The projected total marks a 6% increase from 2025, or a 54% increase in betting over three years, and reflects the rapid expansion of legalized sports betting across the United States since 2018. With mobile sportsbooks now widely accessible, millions of fans are placing bets not only on game outcomes but also on live in-game events throughout the tournament.

Read more » 2026 March Madness Sports Betting: Americans to Legally Wager $3.3 Billion

The gaming industry in 2025 saw one of its most dramatic shifts ever - not from a flashy new slot or a surge in mobile betting, but from a burgeoning financial-gambling hybrid: Prediction Markets. These platforms, which let players trade outcomes on events ranging from elections to sports scores, quickly climbed from niche curiosities to central figures in a legal, regulatory and cultural battle that could reshape how America gambles.

Read more » 2025: The Year Prediction Markets Dominated U.S. Gambling Headlines

Conor McGregor has signaled his return to the UFC in spectacular fashion, confirming plans to compete at a historic White House event next year, while laying out bold financial and personal demands.

Set for June 2026, the UFC's landmark event will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a one-of-a-kind fight night at the nation's most iconic address. The weigh-ins are scheduled to take place at the Lincoln Memorial, while the actual bouts will unfold on a specially constructed Octagon located on the South Lawn of the White House. UFC President Dana White has revealed that a temporary venue will be erected on the grounds, accommodating approximately 5,000 fans.

Read more » Conor McGregor confirms Return for UFC White House Event with $100M Demand

Legal sportsbooks across the U.S. are projected to handle approximately $30 billion in bets for the 2025 NFL season, according to the latest estimates from the American Gaming Association (AGA). This figure marks an 8.5% jump compared to the adjusted $27.6 billion wagered during the 2024 season.

Read more » 2025 NFL Sports Betting: Americans expected to Legally Wager $30 Billion

Americans are anticipated to place $3.1 billion in legal wagers on men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments this year, as projected by the American Gaming Association (AGA). This marks an increase from the $2.7 billion wagered on March Madness in 2024, highlighting the growth of regulated sports betting and increasing confidence in legal platforms, according to the trade group.

Read more » Americans expected to Legally Bet $3.1 Billion on March Madness

The U.S. presidential election in 2024 is shaping up to be a highly contentious and closely watched event, with significant implications for both domestic and international policy. As candidates gear up for the primaries and the general election, betting odds provide a fascinating lens through which to analyze the political landscape.

Read more » 2024 US Presidential Election - Odds

The 2023 Super Bowl or Super Bowl LVII will be held this Sunday, February 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

Read more » 2023 Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

As the US sports betting market continues to grow, with New York being the latest state to legalize regulated sportsbooks and online betting, now is very much the perfect time for those with interest in the pastime to sign up and make the most of this ever-expanding market.

Anyone who is wondering what the best US sportsbook is will be continually given a new answer to this challenging question; such is the ever-changing sports betting landscape in America.

Read more » Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Sign Up With a US Sportsbook

Leading gambling technology company Playtech has announced on Thursday that they have signed a non-exclusive sports wagering alliance with Novomatic Americas, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Europe's biggest VLT supplier Novomatic AG.

Read more » Playtech inks Sports Betting Alliance with Novomatic Americas

BetUS is one of the online gaming forefathers, stepping onto the scene over two decades ago in 1994. It has since emerged as a reputable platform attracting tons of members from the United States and beyond.

Lending to its credibility and stature, BetUS has acquired and operates under a Curacao License and boasts one the most detailed and inclusive Sportsbooks around. With differing player interests in mind, BetUS also offers Casino games and a Racebook allowing for horse and greyhound betting.

Read more » Introducing BetUS (sports betting & casino)

The Kentucky Derby 2016 just took place this weekend at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. It was a huge annual event for horse lovers, but obviously, it was an event for gamblers as well. With that said, let's take a look at a new study conducted by WalletHub, a personal finance website, that tells us which states have the most-addicted gamblers and why.

Read more » The Most Gambling-Addicted US States