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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 casinos, online poker, online lottery, and horse racing. We provide progress updates on legislation in each state, industry partnerships, interviews, and more.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vs. Atlanta Falcons Player Props (12/5/21)
The reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have a heavy lead in their NFC South division. They enter…
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Player Props (12/5/21)
The Vikings suffered a considerable setback when Dalvin Cook left last week’s game with a shoulder injury, and he will…
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Player Props (12/5/1)
The Seahawks have slipped out of the playoff hunt in what should have been a wide-open NFC Wild Card picture…
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On Thursday night, the National Football League (NFL) debuted its first sports betting public service announcement during the Dallas Cowboys…
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Considering it’s the biggest name in sports media, ESPN has to follow the betting trends. And the biggest trend of…
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In this weekly column, I look at the most relevant trends relating to the upcoming slate of games. Betting trends…
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We took a week off from this futures column, but we’re back at it with some great values to showcase…
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The excitement surrounding the sports betting industry has been reaching new highs, and every time a new state announces legislative…
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Thursday Night Football this week features two teams in the Cowboys and Saints, who played on Thanksgiving one week ago.…
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To say that 2021 was a major year for sports betting is a major understatement. Arizona sports betting was legalized…
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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.
