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.
Ohio Senate to Approve Legalized Sports Betting
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court made a landmark decision to allow states to establish their own sports gambling…
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Michigan Sees Sports Betting Handle of over $257M for May 2021
The Michigan sports betting industry saw another drop in numbers, but that is expected to be a trend throughout the…
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Delay in Sports Betting Rules for Arizona
The Arizona Department of Gaming announced on Monday that there was a slight delay in releasing the first draft of…
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The Phoenix Suns became the first of four NBA teams to make it to the Conference Finals, with the three…
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It is U.S. Open week! It is also a great time to head on over to DraftKings for their new…
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It has already been a big year for the US sports betting industry in 2021, and the state of Washington…
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Connecticut is one of the latest states to have legalized online sports betting and online casinos. They were early birds…
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FanDuel New User Promotion FanDuel has a highly enticing promotion going on for its sportsbooks currently. It is offering up…
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With the summer fast approaching, PokerStars is offering an exciting series of Summer Stacks Festivals that will take place from…
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Maine Legal Update Maine sports betting seems to be on a promising track for 2021. The State Congress in Maine…
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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.
