Top Trending Gambling News July 10, 2025: Republicans Block Attempt to Roll Back Massive Tax Hike on Pro Gamblers

Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry.

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Top Trending Gambling News July 10, 2025: New Jersey Proxy Betting Law Turns DGE Into Sportsbooks’ ‘Mall Cops’

These are your top trending news stories from the world of gambling and sports Thursday July 10, 2025. Last 24 Hours Gambling911 Impressions: 92,190.

New Jersey Proxy Betting Law Turns DGE Into Sportsbooks’ ‘Mall Cops’

The New Jersey legislature in recent weeks has passed a law banning sweepstakes casinos.  

The Assembly approved A5447 by a 69-10-1 vote followed by the Senate approving the measure by a 34-5 count.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill into law during the final days of June. 

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Mystery Into Missing Japanese Poker Player Continues

A beloved Japanese poker player has gone missing in Las Vegas and authorities remain baffled as the story is now receiving national attention. 

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Score the Draft Party of a Lifetime with Marriott Bonvoy and BetMGM

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Marriott Bonvoy unveiled a first-of-its-kind rewards collaboration in 2024. Together, they are now launching the ultimate fantasy football draft weekend.

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Top Trending Gambling News July 9, 2025: Polymarket Embroiled in 237M Zelenskyy Suit Scandal

A final verdict came in and many are not happy. 

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Top Trending Gambling News July 9, 2025: GOP Senators Oblivious to Gambling Language in Budget Bill

Congresswoman who introduced measure to restore full gambling reductions on losses to offer prerecorded message exclusively for Bet Bash attendees after being offered invite to appear on panel. 

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Seattle to Get an NBA Team at Even Odds

The NBA’s board of governors will meet this week in Las Vegas, and one of the key discussion topics will be league expansion. 

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Brian Daboll First NFL Head Coach Fired in 2025 Odds

The payout is $400 for every $100 bet if he is the first head coach canned. 

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Top Trending Gambling News July 8, 2025: FAIR BET Act Intoduced to Allow Full Deduction of Gambling Losses

With that new 90% limit, a frequent visitor to Las Vegas who breaks even over the course of a year, winning $200,000 and losing $200,000, no longer breaks even on his taxes.  With a 90% limit, he can only deduct $180,000 in losses. 

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Top Trending Gambling News July 8, 2025: Betway Casino to Exit US Market

Betway previously offered its sports betting product in a handful of states before exiting each of those last year.  It currently offers casino games in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 

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Top Betting Markets July 8: NFL Sacks Leaders

T.J. Watt has been the league leader in sacks three of the last five years. Will he lead again this season and if so, will it even be with the Pittsburgh Steelers?.   Last 24 Hours Gambling911 Impressions: 55743.

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Gaming Attorney I. Nelson Rose Talks 2026 Gambling Tax That Will 'Tax Gamblers Out of Business'

Even casino high-limit slot machine rooms will close, he warns. 

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Top Betting Markets July 7: Guardians Stephen Vogt Next MLB Manager Fired Odds

We have a newly released betting market for the next MLB manager fired.  Guardians Stephen Vogt payout odds are $450 for every $100, but he is actually not the favorite. 

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Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms: Walk Away With a Cool $500K

Ready to Raise Hell (and Your Bankroll)? The Mystery Bounty Venoms are locked, loaded, and launching Sunday, August 10th — grab your seat now and get ready to swing for life-changing scores.

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Top Betting Markets July 7-8: eSports World Cup 2025 Odds

Favorites include G2 eSports -125, Paper Rex -110 and Fnatic, who pay out $125 for every $100 bet early. 

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Odds on Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

The boxing world might not be thrilled to see Tyson Fury un-retire and immediately be given a trilogy fight with the world champ, Oleksandr Usyk. 

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Poker Pro Phil Galfond Believes New Tax Changes Will End Career for Some Poker Players

The median increase in tax will be roughly 22 percent, according to Galfond. 

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ChatGPT Does Not LIke the New Gambling Tax That's Part of the 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Over the past couple of days, sports bettors, daily fantasy sports players and poker players alike have come to realize that the "big beautiful bill' may not be for them. 

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Top Betting Markets July 6: Wimbledon, Grant Park, More...

Wimbledon matches go through July 13 with futures bets on the winner available up until then.

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Top Betting Markets July 5-6 Weekend: Wimbledon, John Deere Classic, More

Wimbledon matches go through July 13 while the John Deere Classic will conclude on Sunday while the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest delivered nicely for us on Friday. 

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Las Vegas Locally: American Gaming Association 'Stabbed Every American Gambler in the Back Today'

Barstool Poker got into the fray as well: "The Big Beautiful Bill is trying to kill you, both your livelihood and your fun."

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Kelly in Vegas: 'Not Defending Tax Bill' But Also 'People Turning it into Bigger Deal Than it Really is'

"I’m not defending this bill. I do however, think the trust fund “sports bettors” have sensationalized and turned it into a bigger deal than it really is for a vast majority of people it will never affect."

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Top Gambling Industry Stories July 4: Cleveland Execs Address Team After Luis Ortiz Gambling Probe

“We felt it was important to address the team. This is what the situation is. This is how we’re going to handle it. And try to answer any questions," one top Guardians executive said. 

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Top Betting Markets July 4: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

It's the 4th of July and that means only one thing:  Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest betting.

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What Sports Bettors and Poker Players Are Saying About Spending Bill That Impacts Their Deductions

Gamblers worried about a $1.1 billion tax hike buried in the Senate GOP’s tax bill that would slash their net winnings and potentially charge income tax when they break even or lose money.

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Guardians' Luis Ortiz Under Investigation Over Alleged Gambling

He was placed on "non-disciplinary paid leave" Thursday through July 17.

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Top Gambling Industry Stories July 3: Big Beautiful Bill a Big Beautiful Tax Hike for Poker Players, Sports Bettors

Gamblers worried about a $1.1 billion tax hike buried in the Senate GOP’s tax bill that would slash their net winnings and potentially charge income tax when they break even or lose money.

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Top Betting Markets July 3 as Gamblers Raise Alarms Over $1.1 Billion in Tax Hike as Part of Reconciliation Bill

All eyes were on the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest for July 4 with plenty of prop bets available.  Lots of interest over that Big Beautiful Bill that looked as if it were about to become law with passage in the House.

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Illinois Casinos Accused of Working With the Mob

Bally's River West casino project in the Chicago area is facing intensive scrutiny. 

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Odds on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Experts Believe Fight Will Happen

Jake Paul beat Julio Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision Saturday night, dominating the early rounds before weathering Chavez's late rally for his sixth consecutive win.

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