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.
William Hill Announces 2021 NFL Divisional Future Odds
William Hill has recently released its odds for several future bets for the NFL. There are some surprises and great…
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theScore Sportsbook Review & Promos: Top Bonus Code
theScore started as a sports media app in 2007, becoming one of the most popular apps to use in the…
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Barstool Sportsbook Announces That it is Officially Coming to Illinois
The Barstool Sportsbook is coming soon to Illinois, as an official announcement was made on Monday afternoon. An official launch…
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Borussia Dortmund and BetMGM have announced a regional partnership, making them the first-ever deal between a US sports betting operator…
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Virginia sports betting absolutely crushed the first two weeks of betting in the state. According to numbers acquired by the…
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The Massachusetts legislature has made attempts to legalize sports betting in the past, but the form of gambling’s future looks…
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Sports betting has become legal in 20+ states in some fashion since the federal ban was lifted two years ago.…
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Rhode Island January Numbers Rhode Island sports betting reached new heights in the month of January, almost passing the $40…
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One of the best sporting events of the year is on its way, with the NCAA Tournament set to begin…
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The January sports betting numbers are in for the state of Colorado, and it was another record-setting month. Colorado continues…
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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.
