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Betting News FAQ
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Is Online Sports Betting Legal in the US?
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Is Online Poker Legal in the US?
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Is Online Casino Legal in the US?
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Is Bovada a Legal Sportsbook?
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Who makes betting laws in the US?
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Is Sports Betting Legal in North Carolina?
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Is it possible to make money from gambling?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, online sports betting is currently live and legal in 30 US states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio.
Similar to online sports betting, online poker is only legal in select states. People can play online poker in Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, and Connecticut.
Online casinos are currently legal in Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware.
While Bovada is technically legal, it is worth noting that it is an offshore sportsbook and thus it is not subject to the same regulatory scrutiny as sportsbooks that are based in the United States.
In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act legalizing sports betting in the U.S. Since then, the Federal Government has left it up to the states to determine sports betting laws in the U.S. Each state decides how they want to govern sports betting in their state.
Sports betting is set to go live in North Carolina at Noon EST on March 11, 2024.
Yes, but it is very difficult. A lot of casual sports fans believe they have the knowledge and understand the sports betting market. However, bookmakers are very good at their jobs (have you seen the Las Vegas Strip?). Sports bettors can make money in the long term if they stay focused, patient, and understand the market they are betting in. Only three percent of sports bettors make a profit..