World Cup betting surge fuels renewed push to legalize sports wagering in Texas

The surge in betting activity surrounding the FIFA World Cup is renewing efforts by sports betting advocates to convince Texas lawmakers to legalize sports wagering during the upcoming legislative session.

Jul 8, 2026

How sports betting became Colorado’s ticket to funding $140 million in water conservation projects

Since sports betting became legal in May 2020, the state has collected more than $154 million in taxes, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board has funneled $140 million to various projects that preserve and conserve Colorado’s precious water.

Jun 18, 2026

North Carolina collected more than $250 million in tax revenue since sports betting became legal

North Carolina collected $262 million in tax revenue since sports betting became legal two years ago.

Mar 10, 2026

Legal, Online Sports Betting has Generated Almost $4 Billion in Tax Revenue for New York State in Under 5 years

New York has built one of the nation’s strongest sports betting markets—one that protects consumers, drives out illegal operators, and has delivered nearly $4 billion for the state’s public education system.

Jan 7, 2026