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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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Frequent Bovada Issues Underscore Need for Legal Sports Betting
As with any unregulated market, black market activity has long been a significant issue in the sports betting industry. Thirty-two…
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Sports Betting Handle Slows Down Across the Country in April
The summer is fast-approaching, and as the weather warms up, the sports betting calendar winds down, and people start to…
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Gambling Sponsorship Bans On The Horizon For UK Sports Teams
Parliament Seeking Change English Premier League (EPL) teams may soon be losing the rights to gambling-related sponsors on their uniforms,…
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On Monday, Fanatics filed to trademark the brand “BetFanatics” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as first reported…
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Marking the first casino-sportsbook partnership in Kansas, Boot Hill Casino, located in Dodge City, has announced a partnership with DraftKings…
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It’s never too early to start looking into NFL futures for the upcoming season, especially now that the significant offseason…
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Days ahead of one of sports’ most iconic events, the Indianapolis 500, the owners announced a partnership with Caesars Entertainment…
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The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee advanced HF 788 to the Senate floor on Thursday. Last week, the House passed the…
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As of Wednesday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino are now live in Ontario. The online gaming operator announced the launch…
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In April, New Jersey sports betting slowed down as the $926.9 million handle posted was the state’s lowest single-month figure…
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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.
