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.
Suquamish Tribe First to Apply for Washington Sports Betting License
The Suquamish Tribe in Washington State was the first to apply for a sports betting license, according to state officials.…
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Alameda County Files Lien Against Security Guard In Altercation with Raptors President Masai Ujiri
The sheriff’s deputy of Alameda County, who was allegedly injured in a shoving match between him and Raptors President Masai…
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Denver Nuggets NBA Championship Odds 2020
Denver Nuggets Odds Odds to win NBA Championship: +2500 Odds to win Western Conference: +1000 *Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. See…
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The Detroit Tigers strike a deal with PointsBet this week, becoming the first MLB team to form a sports betting…
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Philadelphia 76ers Odds Odds to win NBA Championship: +2700 Odds to win Eastern Conference: +900 *Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. See…
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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is back in the news for a controversial conversation. This week, a 2016 video of…
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Milwaukee Bucks Odds Odds to win NBA Championship: +240 Odds to win Eastern Conference: -175 *Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. See…
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This week, FanDuel announced a partnership with The Basketball Tournament, making them the official daily fantasy partner. FanDuel will offer…
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This week, Penn National partnered with Sportsradar, a global data and content provider. The partnership will allow Penn National to…
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Toronto Raptors Odds Odds to win NBA Championship: +2400 Odds to win Western Conference: +800 *Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. See…
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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.
