What are some popular sports betting books?
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Last Updated: Nov 10, 2022
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Fact Checked By:
Al MacMilan
BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and PointsBet are some of the more popular online sportsbooks where betting is legal.
Since sports betting is legalized on a state-by-state basis with each having different regulations, there are no country-wide sportsbooks. That said, there are sportsbooks that operate in numerous states and could be available in the majority of the country as more states legalize sports betting.
Known for the sportsbook at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, BetMGM has expanded across the country with physical locations in New York, Michigan, Mississippi and Pennsylvania, as well as online capabilities in Colorado, Indiana, Nevada, New Jersey and West Virginia. Sign up with the BetMGM bonus code for a welcome bonus in eligible states.
After PASPA was overturned in 2018, DraftKings quickly put its footprint across the country with physical sportsbooks and online offerings. Through DraftKings, both mobile and retail sports betting are allowed in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Retail sports betting is allowed in New York and Mississippi. Mobile only is available in New Hampshire, where DraftKings was granted a monopoly. Use the DraftKings promo code for a welcome offer in eligible states.
FanDuel is somewhat behind DraftKings in terms of availability, but that changes by the month. Both mobile and retail sports betting are allowed in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Retail-only wagering is available in Michigan and New York. New players can use the FanDuel promo code to get a no sweat first bet or other bonuses at sign up.
PointsBet launched in the United States in 2019 and is growing across the country, getting licenses where possible. It's main draw is PointsBetting, which they detail as a "high-risk, high-reward form of betting" that rewards bettors by how right or wrong a wager is. Compared to others, PointsBet is a bit behind in terms of retail sportsbooks, though that aspect is also growing. Mobile betting is available in Indiana and New Jersey, while there is also a retail location in Iowa.
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Yes. Sports betting is legal in Virginia and residents began betting via FanDuel in January 2021.
Sports betting is legal in Ohio, and takes bets as of January 1, 2023.
Yes, sports betting is legal in Maryland. It launched on November 23, 2022.
Yes, sports betting is live in Massachusetts.
Yes. Michigan passed legislation to allow sports betting in December 2019 and the first physical sportsbooks opened in March 2020.
Yes. Colorado legalized in-person and mobile sports betting in November 2019.
Yes. Pennsylvania passed legislation to allow sports betting in 2017 and sportsbooks began taking bets in 2019.
Yes. Sports betting is legal and regulated in Arizona as of football season in 2021.
Yes. New Jersey was one of the first states to legalize sports betting and online wagering after the 2018 Supreme Court decision.
Yes, FanDuel pays out real money. Whether you use the DFS portion of the website, sportsbook, or online casino, you will be paid out in real money.
Yes. Illinois passed sports betting legislature in 2019 and launched at legal sportsbooks in March 2020.
Yes. Sports betting can be a career if you make it your full-time job and put in the hours.
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Yes, sports betting is legal in the state of Ohio.
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