Latest Betting News
We provide daily sports betting news for the United States market. We cover the news relevant to the legality of betting in the United States. We focus on online sports betting, but also cover daily fantasy sports, online casino, online poker, online lottery and horse racing. We provide progress updates on legislation in each state, industry partnership, interviews and more.
We provide opinion pieces and editorial articles on the industry. We cover odds and analysis for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA and a number of other sports. Our latest addition is an eSports news category.
2021 Detroit Lions Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Predictions
2021 Detroit Lions Betting Preview The Lions finished last season just 5-11, and it marked the end of the road…
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2021 Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Predictions
2021 Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Preview The Jaguars were the worst team in the NFL last season as they lost 15…
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2021 New York Giants Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, & Predictions
2021 New York Giants Betting Preview The Giants appear to finally be on the right track, and they put together…
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2021 Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview The Steelers started last season by winning 11 straight games and then lost five of…
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Maine Sports Betting Maine has been nearing legal online sports betting for the last few years now, but things are…
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2021 Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview 2020 was an uneven season for the Raiders as their offense was powerful, but…
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2021 Buffalo Bills Betting Preview The Buffalo Bills might be America’s team as all they do is play exciting football…
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2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Preview Spirits are high around the Tampa Bay football team and why wouldn’t they be.…
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PointsBet Arizona Update Monday was a momentous day for sports betting in the state of Arizona. Some details were ironed…
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DraftKings has published a news release detailing plans for upscale sports bars in both the Detroit and Nashville areas. The…
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Betting News FAQ
Is Sports Betting Online Legal in the US?
Is Online Poker Legal in the US?
Is Online Casino Legal in the US?
Is Bovada Legal from the US?
Who makes betting laws in the US?
What states is it legal to bet on sports?
Is it possible to make money?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but only in some states. Mobile betting is legal in Colorado, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Some states have partial mobile betting available like Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Nevada. In those states, regulations vary and many bettors need to register for an account in person.
Similar to online sports betting, online poker is only legal in select states. People can play online poker in Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Also, Michigan has made huge strides in online poker legalization over the last few years.
Online casino is legal in the U.S. The laws surrounding online casinos vary on a state by state basis. For example, a state like Pennsylvania is known for its online gaming. However, Alabama has more conservative roots, and make it difficult for Alabamans to play online casino games despite being legal.
Yes, U.S. bettors are allowed to use Bovada. They are an online sportsbook located in Costa Rica. Since the rise of the internet, sports betting law surrounding the U.S. have been in a grey area around offshore sportsbooks. Right now, there are no laws making it illegal for U.S. citizens to use sites like Bovada.
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.
There are currently 18 states that have legalized sports betting including Washington D.C. Those states are throughout to the U.S. They are New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Arkansas, Mississippi, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and Oregon. Sports betting laws vary from state to state.
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.
