After New Jersey's Supreme Court victory in May 2018, any state that wishes can legalize sports betting.

1. Is Online Sports Betting Legal In United States
2. States With Online Sports Betting
3. Online Sports Gambling Legal

“Live, Legal” denotes states where single-game sports betting is legally offered to consumers through retail and/or online sportsbooks. States classified as “Legal – Not Yet Operational” have authorized sports betting, but have yet to launch. Sports betting is available in a growing number of places across the United States. Check out our page on where sports betting is legal to find the most up to date information on where you can bet on sports. As of today, 10 states offer online betting with a variety of operators permitted to serve their constituents. Another three states — New Hampshire, Oregon, Rhode Island — and Washington D.C.

At the same time various state lawmakers are considering sports betting legislation, Congress is too. Senators Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and now-retired Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, co-introduced comprehensive sports betting legislation at the end of 2018. On Sept. 27, 2018 the House Judiciary Committee held a formal hearing on the topic.

The dual track of proposals -- state and federal -- have increased in frequency since the start of 2017.

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To measure the change in the landscape, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia in terms of how likely it is for each jurisdiction to offer full-scale legal sports betting. A brief synopsis for the active states is included, with updates to follow.

Last updated on November 3, 2020.

Already there

1. Nevada

No longer the only state to permit a wide variety of legal sports betting, Nevada is a mature market that has existed for decades. Given its long history in successfully offering regulated sports wagering, many states might look to Nevada for best practices.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 223
Population: 3,034,392 (2,246,259 21+)

2. Delaware

On June 5, 2018, Delaware moved to offer single-game betting on a number of different sports at three casinos in the state. Expanded sports wagering options could take place at additional locations or online. Delaware's authorization of what Gov. John Carney described as 'a full-scale sports gaming operation' happened less than a month after the Supreme Court ruled that the federal law restricting single-game betting to Nevada was unconstitutional.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 3
Population: 967,171 (726,161 21+)

3. New Jersey

On June 11, 2018, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the sports betting bill that had passed the previous week. A William Hill sportsbook at Monmouth Park took the first bets on Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET. Gov. Murphy was the first customer in line. The Borgata in Atlantic City booked sports bets 30 minutes later. Other sportsbooks in New Jersey opened soon thereafter. For example, FanDuel's first sportsbook at the Meadowlands opened its doors on July 14.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams and collegiate events held within the state
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 9
Population: 8,908,520 (6,634,683 21+)

4. Mississippi

Two casinos owned by MGM Resorts booked their first sports bets in Mississippi on Aug. 1, 2018. Mississippi enacted a new law in 2017 that allowed for sports betting pending a favorable decision by the Supreme Court. In June 2018, the Mississippi Gaming Commission adopted implementing regulations that require all betting to take place in person, with mobile wagering to be considered later.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 29
Population: 2,986,530 (2,153,795 21+)

5. West Virginia

On Aug. 30, 2018, West Virginia became the fifth state to offer legal and regulated sports betting when the Hollywood Casino -- a sportsbook owned by Penn National -- opened its doors. The move came six months after the West Virginia legislature passed a new bill with the West Virginia Lottery Commission serving as the chief regulator.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 5
Population: 1,805,832 (1,375,788 21+)

6. New Mexico

On Oct. 16, 2018, the Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel booked its first sports bet in partnership with Nevada-based USBookmaking. Although New Mexico has not passed any new sports betting legislation since the Supreme Court's decision, the move by the Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel was made via a gaming compact with the state. According to Nedra Darling, spokeswoman at the Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Affairs -- the federal agency in Washington, DC that oversees tribal gaming compacts -- the New Mexico compacts permit 'any or all forms of Class III Gaming,' a category in the federal regulations that specifically includes '[a]ny sports betting and pari-mutuel wagering.'

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 32
Population: 2,095,428 (1,529,540 21+)

7. Pennsylvania

The Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course booked the first legal sports bets in Pennsylvania in mid-November 2018. The move came just over a year after Gov. Tom Wolf signed a new sports betting bill as part of a broad legislation push that included online poker and DFS. The October 2017 bill became effective after the Supreme Court's May 2018 ruling upending the federal ban on single-game betting outside of Nevada.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 12
Population: 12,807,060 (9,645,705 21+)

8. Rhode Island

The Twin River Casino in Lincoln opened its doors for legal sports betting on Nov. 26, 2018. The move came five months after Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the state budget, which included language allowing sports betting. Only two locations would be allowed to offer sports betting under the law, with the state's lottery providing regulatory oversight. In early 2019, the law was tweaked to provide for mobile betting.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 2
Population: 1,057,315 (800,838 21+)

9. Arkansas

On July 1, 2019, the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort booked the first legal sports bets in Arkansas. Two other retail locations opened sportsbooks in the subsequent months. Sports betting is regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 3
Population: 3,013,825 (2,191,256 21+)

10. New York

On July 16, 2019, the first legal sports bets were placed in New York. J. Gary Pretlow -- a New York lawmaker and chair of the state's racing and wagering committee -- was among the first to place a wager at the Rivers Casino in Schenectady. The opening of a legal sportsbook came six years after New York passed a law to allow sports betting at four on-site locations, all in upstate New York. After lying dormant for years, the law was revived after the Supreme Court ruling in 2018 and the issuance of regulations earlier this year. The current law does not allow for mobile wagering.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: No betting on games involving in-state college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 28
Population: 19,542,209 (14,724,807 21+)

11. Iowa

Legal sports betting arrived in Iowa on Aug. 15, with multiple operators all opening their doors to customers on the first day. The move came three months after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into a law a comprehensive bill to legalize sports betting in the Hawkeye State. Operators must pay a $45,000 licensing fee and there is a 6.75 percent tax on revenue. The new law permits mobile wagering. Betting on college sports is permitted, but certain kinds of in-game prop bets involving college games are banned. The new law bestows the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission with authority to regulate sports betting.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: No prop betting on in-state college athletics
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 23
Population: 3,156,145 (2,286,374 21+)

12. Oregon

Legal sports betting returned to Oregon on Aug. 27 after a long hiatus, with the first bets booked on-site at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City. Oregon is one of a small number of states that already had a law on the books permitting some forms of sports betting, so the resumption of wagering did not require the legislature to pass any new law or have the governor amend an existing tribal-state compact. In mid-October, mobile sports betting arrived in Oregon too, with the state-run lottery overseeing the launch of a new website and app.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort, but sportsbook operated by the Oregon Lottery does not permit betting on games involving in-state colleges
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 10
Population: 4,190,713 (3,167,912 21+)

13. Indiana

Legal sports betting opened up at a number of locations in Indiana on Sept. 1. The Indiana Gaming Commission oversees all sports betting regulations and has issued licenses to operators across the state. Wagering on both college and pro sports is permitted, but betting on esports and high school sports is banned. Indiana's new law allows for both mobile and in-person wagering. Regulations permit sports leagues or colleges to request 'to utilize a geofence to prohibit wagers at the location of a particular sporting event.'

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: No prop betting on in-state college athletics
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 14
Population: 6,691,878 (4,842,337 21+)

14. New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununo placed the ceremonial first legal sports wager -- on the New England Patriots -- in New Hampshire on Dec. 30, 2019. The state's lottery is in charge of regulatory of regulatory oversight. Both retail and mobile sports betting will be permitted on a wide variety of sports, although no betting on New Hampshire's in-state colleges is allowed.

Type of wagering permitted: Mobile
Notable prohibitions: No betting on in-state colleges
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 0
Population: 1,356,458 (1,042,882 21+)

15. Illinois

Legal sports betting arrived in Illinois on March 9, 2020. The move came less than a year after the Illinois legislature passed a broad gaming bill that allowed for both online and in-person sports betting. With Governor J.B. Pritzker's signature, the new law also provided for betting on-location at venues such as Wrigley Field. Operators and certain data providers are required to obtain a license under the new law.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: No wagering on minor leagues or Illinois college teams
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 10
Population: 12,741,080 (9,391,158 21+)

16. Michigan

Legal sports betting in Michigan commenced on March 11, 2020, with two Detroit-area casinos launching on the same day. The move came less than three months after Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the 'Lawful Sports Betting Act' into law. The new law provides for wagering on a wide variety of sports, including college contests.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 27
Population: 9.995,915 (7,428,72721+)

17. Montana

Legal sports betting arrived in Montana in March 2020. The move came after Governor Steve Bullock formally signed into law a 28-page bill that brought sports wagering to Big Sky country via the state's lottery. Governor Bullock cited the Montana Lottery's 'proven track record of responsibility and integrity' when signing the bill.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 13
Population: 1,062,305 (793,151 21+)

18. Colorado

May 1, 2020 marked the launch of legal sports betting in Colorado, with multiple operators allowing residents to open accounts online and place wagers. The move came less than six months after Colorado voters -- by a narrow margin -- approved a ballot measure that would provide 'for the regulation of sports betting through licensed casinos.' Both mobile and retail sports betting are permitted. Tax revenue from sports betting will help fund various state water projects.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions: None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019): 35
Population: 5,695,564 (4,210,663.00 21+)

19. Washington, D.C.

In June 2020, the D.C. Lottery launched its 'GameBetDC' platform allowing consumers 'to wager while in the District on major sports worldwide' via computer or mobile device. Sports betting in nation's capital followed the passage of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 and a Congressional review period during which time Congress did not formally object. The Office of Lottery and Gaming provides regulatory oversight of all sports wagering in D.C.

Type of wagering permitted: In-person and mobile
Notable prohibitions:No betting on games involving colleges located in D.C.
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019):None
Population: 705,749

20. Tennessee

Regulated sports wagering -- all online -- launched on November 1, 2020 in Tennessee with four licensed operators offering a wide variety of options. The 'Tennessee Sports Gaming Act' permits statewide mobile sports betting without any brick-and-mortar anchor. As such, there are no in-person retail sports betting locations in the state. Subject to an exception, Tennessee's new law requires all licensed operators to 'exclusively use official league data for purposes of live betting.'

Type of wagering permitted: Mobile only
Notable prohibitions:None
Number of casinos (as of Dec. 31, 2019):None
Population: 6,829,174

On-deck circle

21. North Carolina

On July 26, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into a law a bill to 'allow sports and horse race wagering on tribal lands,' with such betting designated as a 'Class III' gaming activity under the state compact. The new law permits betting on both college and professional sports, but all bettors must place their wagers in-person at one of two retail locations.

22. Washington

Governor Jay Inslee signed Washington's sports betting bill into law on March 25, 2020. The new law permits sports wagering at Class III tribal casinos in the state. Mobile sports wagering is not allowed statewide, but is permitted when on-site at a licensed tribal casino. Betting on an 'esports competition or event' is allowed, but the new law bans wagering on games involving in-state colleges or minor league professional events. The new bill delegates regulatory oversight to the Washington State Gambling Commission.

23. Virginia

After some back-and-forth between Governor Ralph Northam and the legislature, legalized sports wagering was approved in the Commonwealth of Virginia in April 2020. Online betting is allowed, but wagering is not permitted on Virginia-based college sports or certain youth sports.

24. Maryland

In November 2020, Maryland voters approved 'sports and events betting for the primary purpose of raising revenue for education' by about a 2-1 margin. A regulatory framework must be created by Maryland lawmakers before any sports wagering takes place. The Maryland referendum would potentially allow for both in-person and mobile sports betting throughout the state.

25. South Dakota

On November 3, 2020, voters in South Dakota approved a ballot measure permitting 'sports wagering in Deadwood.' Other tribal locations in South Dakota could see the arrival of regulated sports betting too. State lawmakers must now establish a regulatory apparatus and tax rate for legalized sports wagering.

26. Louisiana

In November 2020, voters in the vast majority of Louisiana's 64 parishes approved a ballot measure permitting 'sports wagering activities and operations.' As a result, regulated sports wagering could come to New Orleans and certain other cities as early as 2021. Lawmakers will be tasked with setting up a regulatory scheme during an upcoming state legislative session.

Moving toward legalization

All of these states have seen some degree of legislative activity towards the legalization of sports betting the past few years.

27. Oklahoma

In April 2020, two federally-recognized tribes reached agreement with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on new gaming compacts that include sports betting. On June 8, 2020, Governor Stitt announced that the Department of the Interior had approved the compacts, paving the way for sports betting to start in Oklahoma as soon as the 'compacts are published in the Federal Register.' A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, along with Oklahoma's attorney general, have expressed opposition to the expansion of sports betting in Oklahoma and the prospect of legalized sports wagering remains uncertain.

28. Maine

On the last day of the state's 2019 legislative session -- June 19 -- Maine lawmakers passed 'An Act to Ensure Proper Oversight of Sports Betting in the State.' Shortly thereafter, the governor vetoed the bill. The legislature could re-introduce the bill later.

29. Nebraska

On November 3, 2020, Nebraska voters approved certain amendments to its state constitution legalizing 'all games of chance.' If the new constitutional amendments are construed to include wagering on sporting events, legalized sports betting could arrive in Nebraska upon the establishment of certain regulations.

30. Connecticut

31. Kentucky

32. Massachusetts

33. Minnesota

34. Missouri

35. Kansas

36. South Carolina

37. California

39. Ohio

40. Arizona

41. Hawaii

42. Texas

43. Georgia

44. Vermont

45. Alabama

46. Florida

47. Alaska

48. Wyoming

No legalization activity ... yet

49-50. Idaho and Wisconsin

These states have not had any publicly-announced bills devoted to sports betting legalization.

Unlikely

51. Utah

Is Online Sports Betting Legal In United States

Utah's anti-gambling stance is written into the state's constitution. Any change to existing state policy toward gambling would be a massive departure from decades of opposition to any form of gambling, including lottery tickets, table games and sports betting.

Welcome to the best resource on the web to find legal online sportsbooks and learn about legal sports betting. We developed LegalOnlineSportsbooks.com to teach budding U.S. sports bettors about the legal landscape of online sportsbooks, and for experienced bettors to brush up on their knowledge. You might be unaware about how many safe and legal options there are out there, so we will review some of our favorite sportsbooks so you will know which sites to join.

To say that sports betting is popular is a bit of an understatement as it grows by leaps and bounds every year, especially when it comes to betting on the athletes that hit the gridiron every Saturday, Sunday and Monday during Fall. This is where legal betting sites come in to play, allowing players from all over the U.S. to wager on their favorite games. This page will reveal how these sites function legally, and which ones are currently offering the best action.

Best Legal Online Sportsbooks For 2020

Bovada Sportsbook

Bovada is one of the best legal online sportsbooks. Having been operating for several years, Bovada is home of the 50% match bonus which will give first-time depositors as much as $250 as a welcome bonus.

Users will have no limitations on which betting lines you can play with this bonus. You can deposit with VISA credit, debit or gift cards as well as through wire transfers like Rapid Transfer, Western Union and Moneygram.

Bovada has one of the most extensive lists of betting lines, covering every major sport, most minor sports, and most of the betting lines available. Bovada is one of the best legal online sportsbooks and they are here to serve all your wagering needs.

SportsBetting.ag

SportsBetting.ag is another of the leaders of online sportsbooks. Their sportsbook is one of the easiest to use. No matter what betting type you wanna place you should be able to do so with the utmost simplicity and ease.

This sportsbook applies an unlimited bonus good for up to $1,000 thanks to a 50% match that all deposits receive at this site. Even rebates on losses can be retrieved through SportsBetting.ag.

As one of the top online sportsbook, SportsBetting.ag is also one of the safest of all of the legal online sportsbooks. By accepting players from all over the United States and the world, SportsBetting.ag is currently offering players around the globe with an opportunity to bet on sports.

5Dimes Sportsbook

5Dimes is one of the longest running and most trusted legal online sportsbooks. They give players the opportunity to bet on any number of sports and betting lines.

Straight bets, spread bets, total score wagers, parlays, pleasers, teasers and more can all be found through 5Dimes Sportsbook.

A free 50% match bonus can be collected upon signing up. This welcome bonus gives players up to $520 in free cash when maximized. Reload bonuses are also offered periodically, so there will always be free money available through this legal sportsbook.

A poker room and a casino has also been established through 5Dimes and Americans have access to them all with just one account..

BetOnline Sportsbook

Another of the best online betting sites that are legal for Americans, BetOnline is among the best due to their overwhelming generosity.

They give players a 50% match to $1K dollars, which you can use on a multitude of betting lines. BetOnline is also in the business of giving frequent reload promotions.

Players will be able to collect big money on many of their deposits. BetOnline, by accepting a variety of deposit methods, ranging from credit cards and bank options to e-wallets, makes it easy for players all over the world in order to benefit players.

Additionally, BetOnline offers numerous withdrawal methods that are friendly for players living in the U.S. that need quick access to their funds.

Other Features Found At Legal Online Sportsbooks

Now that you have a good grasp of the legal aspects and safety protocols, it’s time to learn about the amazing features that await you at a U.S. online sportsbook. These sites come up with new and innovative ways to play almost every week, so the features are constantly changing and upgrading. Some super convenient features such as mobile betting and live wagering are mainstays, and add some serious fun to your sports betting experience.

Mobile betting allows you to take the entire sportsbook with you wherever you go. All of the sites that we review offer the mobile option, and there is usually no download required. Simply sign in to your account on your mobile device, and you will have access to the sportsbook, your account, deposits, payouts, and everything else. Live betting is another feature that many sites now offer at all times. This allows you to wager on a game as it is happening, while the odds update in real-time right in front of your eyes. This is definitely the most exciting way to wager, and there is no limit to the amount of bets that you can place during a game.

There are plenty of other features besides mobile and live betting, but we don’t want to ruin all the surprises. Check out any of the legal online sportsbooks that we review to see what other exciting benefits are awaiting you. It is free to sign up, and there is nothing to lose.

Are All Legal Online Sportsboks + Sports Betting Sites Safe?

As long as you choose a reputable site, such as the ones we review, you can be sure that it is safe. Most of these legal online sportsbooks have been in operation for decades, growing in professionalism and in numbers of members. Along the way, these sites have accrued numerous accolades from giants in the US sports media world, including ESPN and FOX Sports. Online sportsbooks don’t receive this kind of praise from multi-billion dollar conglomerates without being safe.

No member of any of the prestigious sportsbooks we review has ever been a victim of identity theft, stolen or lost funds, or any other kind of cyber-attack. Sites that allow security breaches are promptly taken down because, once one member hears about such a thing, all of the rest of the players cancel their accounts. The unsafe sites then fade away quickly. This means that signing up at a reputable site that has been around for a while is the best idea. These sites keep their security software up-to-date, and can afford to use the absolute best programs that are available. You can be sure that choosing any of the sites we review means choosing a safe and prestigious online sportsbook.

State And Federal Sports Betting Laws

There are three laws that govern legal sports betting in America. These all happen to be federal laws, meaning that individual states do not generally have anything to say about sportsbooks. This is a great thing because, as long as an online sportsbook is okay federally, anyone in America can usually use it. The federal laws that you should know about are the Wire Act, the PASPA, and the UIGEA.
The Wire Act was invented way back in 1961 in order to battle organized crime that pervaded the wagering world. These days, the truncated law only affects sportsbooks by restricting the transfer of wagering information between states. Since none of the legal sportsbooks that you will be using operate in America, they are not affected by the Wire Act.

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992 is a federal law that decides which states are able to offer sports betting events. You may wonder why you can’t find a legal sportsbook in your town, and the PASPA is reason why. This law only allows four states to offer their own sportsbooks, these states being Nevada, Delaware, Montana, and Oregon. Out of them, only Nevada and Delaware actually take the PASPA up on its offer. Luckily, the legal online sportsbooks all operate outside of America, where the PASPA has no jurisdiction. There is no law against using these sites, which is why millions of Americans wager on their favorite teams every day.

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is the last law that you need to know about. Despite the gloomy title of the Act, this law has little effect on online sportsbooks. The UIGEA only regulates funding methods. All this amounts to is that you will not find a sports betting site that offers credit/debit payouts. You can, however, use a card to make a deposit; it’s only withdrawals that are affected. This is not a problem because these sites offer many fast and efficient payout methods that millions of members use every day. That’s it, those are the three laws to know about. As you can see, online sportsbooks that operate outside of the U.S. and offer alternative payout methods are legal and safe for you to use.

Is It Legal To Bet Sports Online In The US? Will I Get In Trouble For Internet Wagering?

Determining the legal status of an online sportsbook + online sports gambling on the while must be looked at in two parts:

States With Online Sports Betting

First of all, players or visitors should see that all of the legal online sportsbooks have the proper licensing and accreditation from the country in which they hail. All of the legal online sportsbooks have received licensing in order to operate legally - at least in their country of origin.

Another requirement that must be met is the possibility of legal sports betting in the jurisdiction from where you are playing. If online sports betting is illegal in your country, state, or province, or municipality, you may not want to jump into the sports betting. Be sure to consult your local laws before you make a decision before you start to bet on sports online.

Once you feel comfortable with the idea of betting online, we encourage you to choose any of the sportsbooks we have listed below as we know the service they bring to the table and the product they offer very well. We have taken a few moments to put together some short sportsbook reports on these sites so you can learn more about what each can offer plays that seek a safe and legal atmosphere for making wagers on sports.

Legal Sportsbook Deposit Methods For U.S.A. Players

Besides the obvious place to start which would be signing up for an account, players in the U.S. need viable ways in order to get funds into their betting accounts if they want to actually win money when they win their bets.

Without the ability to deposit, Americans would be better off using sportsbooks to reference current betting lines for whatever event and then write their picks down on a piece of paper... however, that could only make you mad because you are almost guaranteed to win 90% of your practice wagers.

Unfortunately, sports betting is where most of the attention falls when it comes to the discussion of online gambling and therefore sportsbooks are perhaps even more limited in deposit methods than other forms of gambling like casinos and poker rooms. Still, there are methods that work for all players and all scenarios for which you can learn more about below:

Credit Card Sportsbook Deposits - Major credit cards are typically accepted from Americans because most U.S. residents have at least one or access to one. Of these major cards accepted VISA leads the way followed by American Express followed by MasterCard. These offer players a chance to make instant deposits which are why Americans turn to their plastic before the other sports betting deposit methods that follow.

Wire Transfer Sportsbook Deposits - Using a wire transfer to deposit into a sportsbook is a great way for players in the U.S. to send payments to their betting accounts with cash when the transfer is sent in-person. Americans can also send wire transfers online through the use of a credit card but know that deposit fees are higher when using this method.

Checks + Money Order Sportsbook Deposits - If bettors find that electronic methods fail to meet their needs or just will not work, they can always turn to the mail by sending a bank draft to the website in order to fund their account. This method does have one drawback and that is the fact that it does take a little bit of time for the money to arrive, clear the sportsbook's bank and be credited to the depositor's sports betting account.

e-Wallet Sportsbook Deposits - Also known as an electronic wallet, using this method is similar to how you would pay for something on eBay using PayPal. While the industry giant cannot be used to fund betting accounts thanks to current sports betting laws, there are other services out there that work very similar to PayPal that have many of the same great features that have made the aforementioned e-wallet a leader in the online payment industry.

Other Sportsbook Deposit Methods - There are other options out there for bettors that are trying to make a deposit but they generally involve having an account with funds at another sportsbook or knowing a bettor that has funds in their account at the sportsbook you are using. By allowing users to send funds between sportsbooks and between accounts, sports betting sites make their books more accessible to the bettors that really know the business.

More About Legal Sports Betting In The U.S.

The prospect of online sports gambling in the United States has always been a subject of heavy debate. Like marijuana laws in Amsterdam, online sports betting is a somewhat confusing prospect. It is illegal to operate an online sportsbook in the USA and it is illegal for payment processors to make transactions but it is not illegal for players to enjoy the sports betting sites located offshore.

As a player you can never get in trouble for betting on sports over the Internet. As such, American players have no worries what so ever when it comes to betting for or against their favorite teams. While some states do still turn a harsh eye toward online sports betting, you shouldn't have a problem as long as you stick to the few that are trusted among US players. The trick is to stay away from all the small bookmakers that have little to no financial backing which couldn't sustain a big hit like sportsbooks have been known to take.

Online Sports Gambling Legal

The fact is that there are plenty of legal online sportsbooks for players in the United States. It can be taken as a safe fact that if an online sportsbook takes US players, then it is open to be used by players all over the world. Some of the less democratic nations in the World may restrict access to these betting sites , but in short, you should never be completely unable to find an online sportsbook.

Legal sports betting sites on the web are not only safer than actually going to a legal land-based sportsbook but they are infinitely safer than an illegal land-based sportsbook like a back-alley bookie. With any of the online sportsbooks found here on LegalOnlineSportsbooks.com, you will invariably find a safer experience for wagering on sports.