The landscape of online sports betting has changed a lot over the past decade for players residing in the United States. While the bookmaking business is still booming here, unlike many other western countries, the US betting market is completely unregulated, something that is unlikely to change anytime soon.

While most USA bookmakers are regulated in the countries in which they are licensed, many operate with little or no government oversight. This means they are free to handle player disputes without any form of legal interference. This gives players little recourse to receive their funds if a sportsbook should decide not to pay them or rule against them in a dispute.

In a sense, the online sportsbook industry in the United States is the “wild west” of the bookmaking world. That isn’t to say there are not a large number of safe and trustworthy options, (there certainly are), but more so to stress the importance of finding a US facing bookmaker with an excellent track record and history of paying players. There are rotten apples in every line of business and the offshore sports betting industry is no different. It is a shame that the acts of a few rogue, shady operators portray the entire industry as being rogue when this in fact the opposite is true.

Sure, due to our ridiculous laws we don't have as many options as people in Europe, Australia or over the border in Canada. But we do still have plenty of good choices. The goal of this site is exactly that. To highlight the good guys and call out the bad eggs. My sportsbook ratings are updated every couple of weeks as is the rogue list where I consign the scambooks to eternal damnation.

Some bookies, especially new online betting sites, are eager to build their pool of active bettors so they might offer more appealing welcome offers than some of the more established bookmakers. We review every licensed online betting site available in the United States and the United Kingdom so US and UK gamblers can compare when choosing a. With the arrival of the World Wide Web, many bookmakers have an online brand, but independently owned bookmakers often still maintain a 'bricks and mortar' only operation as the software and hardware required to operate a successful online betting operation are complex and their costs are quite prohibitive; other bookmakers operate 'skins'. With the arrival of the World Wide Web, many bookmakers have an online brand, but independently owned bookmakers often still maintain a 'bricks and mortar' only operation as the software and hardware required to operate a successful online betting operation are complex and their costs are quite prohibitive; other bookmakers operate 'skins'.

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If you came here just looking for the best American bookmaker, then my top 5 selections are laid out below. I have accounts at all 5 and have never once had an issue with any of them. If you have any questions, comments or feedback, then feel free to hit me up. My contact details are listed at the bottom of this page.

1	Gtbets	100% up to $500	Review	www.gtbets.eu
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3	BetDSI	20% up to $500	Review	www.betdsi.eu
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Is Sports Betting Legal in the United States?

This is the million dollar question. And the answer is simple - it is not illegal, nor expressly legal in the vast majority of states, and is certainly not illegal on the Federal level. In fact, in the entire history of the internet, only one man has ever been charged for betting sports online, and that was all the way back in 2003. Jeffrey Trauman, a citizen of Oklahoma paid a mere $500 fine for $100,000 in winnings. It is unclear how authorities in Oklahoma were aware of his online gambling escapades, but laws are harsh in the state and the vast majority of gaming is outlawed.

Washington State and Utah have both outlawed internet gambling and made the act a felony. However, to say prosecution is rare is an understatement. As of August 2013 nobody has ever been chargedfor playing poker, casino games or betting on sports online in either state.

In fact, in the majority of American states, it is not even a crime to bet with an illegal local bookie, and while some states do have laws against placing bets – they are rarely, if ever enforced.

In summary, while betting online isn’t explicitly legal under US law, it’s extremely unlikely you will ever be charged for doing so. You have a much better chance of being struck by lightning or of being eaten by a shark. And if like me, you like to bet, you'll know the odds of those events happening are pretty slim.

Be Extra Careful

I’ve been betting online since the year 2000 and remember the good old days of being able to move money around using a variety of e-wallets, such as Neteller and Moneybookers (Skrill). While these are still in existence today, they are no longer available to residents of the United States.

So now the eWallets are gone, we are left with a limited number of options. The most commonly used betting deposit option is credit cards which are still widely accepted by most offshore operators. Visa is the most popular and is accepted by close to 100% of sportsbooks. Mastercard is a little trickier, but is still taken at around 70% of sites.

However, the hard part is not getting your money online. Instead finding a bookmaker that is trustworthy, reliable and that pays on time is the real challenge. Since the industry is unregulated, most of the time the bookies can do as they please. If you hit a parlay and win big, they can simply decide not to pay you. And if this happens, the chances are you will never see your money again.

New sportsbooks pop up regularly, and while some may become trusted entities in the US market, many fail and take bettors’ funds with them. While some sportsbooks fail because of mismanagement, a lot of times they are just fronts set up to scam players. Also, some offshore operators will happily pay bettors who take them for smaller amounts, but will look for any reason to stiff high volume players who take them large amounts of money. Predatory terms and conditions are often used to void winnings for dubious reasons, many times without substantial proof of any wrongdoing on the bettor’s part.

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If you're new to online betting the above might sound scary or put you off. However, let me put your mind at ease. While the above is undoubtedly true, there are many sites such as this who's sole purpose is to differentiate between the good guys and the bad guys. If I have a book rated as an F, then you would be crazy to use them. An F is reserved for out and out thieves who steal players money and don't even try to hide that fact. If a site has an A rating it means they are honest, pay on time and are extremely good for the player.

I aim to make this page one of the top resources online for US-facing bookmakers. I will regularly be updating reports on withdrawal times and any news affecting the major sportsbooks servicing US bettors. Unlike many other watchdog sites, I won’t lead players astray by sending them to a sportsbook with a lousy reputation and poor payment history. I would not recommend a sportsbook on this site to bettors that I wouldn’t use myself. I currently have money in accounts at a large percentage of the books I recommend and have bet at all of them.

Sports betting should be a fun. It sucks to think a bettor’s experience would be ruined by choosing the wrong sportsbook and getting stiffed. Unfortunately, that happens all too much. I’ll do my best to provide the most accurate and up to date information as possible and leave no stone unturned. Feel free to browse around and leave me feedback via the contact us page. And most of all, good luck with all your bets online!

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As sports betting continues to expand it’s footprint across the United States with legal, online sports betting opportunities, as does the world of legal, online casino and iGaming. Here, we’ll look at a rather rudimentary guide on how to play online poker and win.

How to play iGaming online poker: Starting out

If you’re just getting your feet wet playing poker online, you’re not alone. Many are dabbling in electronic casino games for the first time.

Texas holdem is widely available online, as well as games like Omaha. The latter doesn’t have nearly the mass appeal or availability, however, so we’ll focus mostly on online Texas holdem.

How to play online poker: Winning

Before we proceed, let’s just clear up a few basics. There are four suits and two colors in a standard 52-card deck. We have two red suits – diamonds and hearts – and two black suits – clubs and spades. Face cards are jacks (J), queens (Q) and kings (K). Aces (A) can be used either as a high or low card, similarly to blackjack.

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Unlike blackjack, you’re not only playing against the dealer, but also the others at the table. In Texas holdem, you will get five ‘community’ cards dealt, and two ‘hole’ cards. Your two hole cards are not shown to anyone else. You must use at least one of your hole cards to make the best possible hand against everyone else at the table.

There will be a round of betting based upon everyone’s hole cards. The order is determined by the ‘button’, which is a round marker rotating around the table each hand. This signifies who is the ‘dealer’. The next two positions are the ‘small blind’ and ‘big blind’ spots. There is a pre-determined amount required to play the hand.

The big blind pays the entire amount, the small blind plays half, and has the option of matching the big blind to remain in the hand. After the big blind, each player around the table has the option of either ‘calling’, or betting the amount of the big blind, raising or folding. The betting goes all around the table until every player matches the highest bet made in a particular round.

After the hole cards are bet upon, the ‘flop’ is dealt. These are the first three community cards. Another round of betting ensues. Then, a fourth card, or ‘Fourth Street’ or ‘The Turn’, is dealt, and another round of betting, etc. Lastly, a fifth card, or ‘Fifth Street’ or ‘The River’, is dealt, and the final bets are made before a winning hand is determined.

How to play online blackjack: Strategies

There are plenty of different strategies for winning at online poker, but the best advice is to be patient. It might seem rather boring to continually fold hands, and Texas holdem can be a grind at times, but impatience is rarely rewarded, and it’s a good idea to wait for ‘Top 10’ hands. Eventually, you’ll learn about suited connectors (cards of the same suit in numerical succession), or just suited cards in general, which can be good starting hole cards.

In addition, sometimes you will hit a set – or three of a kind – on the flop with cards which aren’t necessarily great hole cards initially. You’ll learn the nuances of the game as you gain more experience. For intermediate or advanced players, this is all common knowledge, but for beginners just learning the game, patience is a virtue.

While various tables can have players of very different skill levels, and you do not want to play ‘tight’, or too close to the vest, using less risky play initially will mitigate big losses early on and keep your interest as you continue to learn. Eventually, you’ll also learn how to bluff, which by a series of strong wagers, can trick other players into believing your hand is stronger than it might really be.

This is certainly for more advanced players, but down the road you’ll learn you can win a hand even if you have lesser hole cards than your opponent simply by wagering strategy.

As you start out, you’ll need to know the order of winning hands, and memorize this list:

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Royal flush (AKQJ10 of the same suit)Straight flush (Five cards in sequence, same suit)Four of a kind (Same card in all four suits)Full house (Three of a kind and a pair)Flush (Five cards of the same suit, sequence not required)Straight (Five cards in sequence, suit doesn’t matter)Three of a kind (Same card in three different suits)Two pairs (two different matching numbers or face cards)One pair (two matching numbers or face cards)High card (If you do not have any matching cards, it’s simply your highest card)

How to play online poker: Play responsibly

Again, please be careful initially when setting out. Do not play for more than you can afford to lose, try and limit your alcohol intake and other outside distractions, and simply focus on the game.

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In fact, some players like to engage in chatter at the table in person, or via ‘chat’ in a room. Block all of that out and just focus on the cards, especially early on. Remember your basic rules and don’t try and get too cute. If so, you’re going to really enjoy playing poker in the comfort of your own home.

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