
Michigan Sports Betting Tax Revenues Climb Steeply
Michigan sports betting tax revenues reached a record month-on-month high in October 2025, with the state posting a new annual handle record of $619.39 million in total bets placed.
11 April 2026

Michigan sports betting tax revenues reached a record month-on-month high in October 2025, with the state posting a new annual handle record of $619.39 million in total bets placed.

Recent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) operations to root out corruption in U.S. sports betting have led several operators to cap certain prop bets in coordination with leagues.

Referee gambling disclosures trigger sweeping criminal and disciplinary probes that now reach club executives, coaches and commentators.

The UK is preparing to raise taxes on online betting and casino sites while keeping horse racing exempt, creating a clear split in the gambling sector.

The NBA has launched an internal investigation after a federal indictment accused league personnel of sharing insider information used for illicit betting.