Bet smarter with lines we actually price-check.
Every sportsbook on this list is licensed in a US state, tested for real payouts, and re-checked weekly against the line. No offshore books, no paid-only rankings.
Start with the market, then compare the book.
Sports betting gets easier to evaluate when you separate three questions: what are you betting, what price are you getting, and which sportsbook gives you the cleanest way to place and manage that wager?
- 1Understand the market. Learn moneylines, spreads, totals and props before comparing flashy promos.
- 2Compare the price. A better line can matter more over time than a one-time bonus headline.
- 3Check the platform. App stability, payout options and legal availability all affect the real experience.
Start where it matters to you.
Six ways into the site, depending on whether you already picked a book or you're still comparing.
Sportsbook reviews
Hands-on testing of sign-up, deposits, live betting and cash-out on every licensed book we cover.
Read the reviews →Bonuses & promo codes
Current sign-up offers, boosted odds and reload promos, with the real terms behind each one.
See today's offers →Odds comparison
Side-by-side lines across books for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and soccer so you're not leaving value on the table.
Compare live odds →State legality map
Which states allow online, retail-only, or nothing at all - and what's pending this session.
Check your state →Betting guides
Plain-language explainers on odds formats, bet types, parlays and bankroll basics for new bettors.
Start learning →News & line moves
Legislation updates, market launches and notable line movement, tracked as it happens.
Read the latest →Know what the ticket is asking you to predict.
A compact reference before you jump into sportsbook comparisons.
| Bet type | What you are predicting | Good beginner use | Main thing to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Who wins outright | Simple first market to learn | How expensive the favourite is |
| Point spread | Margin of victory relative to a handicap | NFL and NBA side betting | Key numbers and line movement |
| Total | Whether combined scoring goes over or under | When pace, weather or scoring style matters | Whether the market has already moved |
| Player prop | A player-specific statistic or event | Role and usage-based opinions | Minutes, injuries and expected volume |
| Parlay | Multiple selections on one ticket | Small-stake entertainment | Every extra leg lowers hit probability |
12 licensed sportsbooks, compared side by side.
Scored on odds competitiveness, payout speed, market depth and app reliability. Order follows the score, not who pays us more. How we rate →
| Sportsbook | Our score | Welcome bonus | Payout speed | Same-game parlays | Live betting | App rating | Live states | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FD FanDuel SportsbookRank #1 · Market leader |
9.6 | Bet $5, get $300 in bonus betsMin deposit $10 | 1-2 business days PayPal: same day |
Yes - deepest builder | Yes - fastest refresh | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 19 states | Player props, app UX | Read review |
DK DraftKings SportsbookRank #2 |
9.6 | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus betsMin deposit $5 | 1-3 business days PayPal: same day |
Yes - deepest builder | Yes | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 25 states | Parlays, widest reach | Read review |
MG BetMGMRank #3 |
9.2 | $1,500 first-bet offerMin deposit $10 | 2-3 business days | Yes | Yes | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 26 states | Market depth, rewards | Read review |
CZ Caesars SportsbookRank #4 |
8.9 | Up to $1,000 back in bonus betsMin deposit $10 | 2-4 business days | Yes | Limited markets | ★★★★☆ 4.5 | 23 states | Odds boosts, loyalty tier | Read review |
B365 bet365 SportsbookRank #5 |
8.8 | Bet $5, get $150 in bonus betsMin deposit $10 | 1-3 business days | Yes | Yes - deepest micro-markets | ★★★★☆ 4.5 | 14 states | In-play micro-markets | Read review |
ES ESPN BETRank #6 |
8.6 | Bet $10, get $150 guaranteedMin deposit $10 | 2-3 business days | Yes | Yes | ★★★★☆ 4.4 | 20 states | Stats-driven bettors | Read review |
FN Fanatics SportsbookRank #7 |
8.4 | Bet $10, get $100 in bonus betsMin deposit $10 | 2-4 business days | Yes | Limited markets | ★★★★☆ 4.3 | 18 states | FanCash rewards | Read review |
HR Hard Rock BetRank #8 |
8.2 | Bet $5, get $100 in bonus betsMin deposit $10 | 2-5 business days | Yes | Limited markets | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | 12 states | Only licensed app in FL | Read review |
BR BetRiversRank #9 |
8.1 | 2nd chance bet up to $500Min deposit $10 | 3-5 business days | Yes | Limited markets | ★★★★☆ 4.1 | 17 states | iRush Rewards loyalty | Read review |
BB Bally BetRank #10 |
7.7 | Bet $20, get $100 in bonus betsMin deposit $20 | 3-5 business days | Limited | Limited markets | ★★★☆☆ 3.9 | 9 states | Casino crossover perks | Read review |
CS Circa SportsRank #11 |
7.6 | Up to $1,000 deposit matchMin deposit $20 | 3-6 business days | No | Limited markets | ★★★☆☆ 3.8 | 5 states | High betting limits, sharp lines | Read review |
FL FliffRank #12 · Sweepstakes-style |
7.3 | Free Fliff Cash on signupNo purchase necessary | Redemption model, not cash withdrawal | Limited | Yes | ★★★☆☆ 3.7 | Most states* | Where real-money betting isn't legal yet | Read review |
Where you can legally bet online.
Coverage changes state by state - some allow full online betting, some retail-only, some nothing yet. Tap a state for its own guide.
Three sport-specific guides already live.
Each page keeps the same site design while adding a clearer visual reference and mobile-friendly content blocks.
NFL betting guide
Spreads, totals, player props, key numbers and a weekly betting workflow.
Read NFL guide → NBANBA betting guide
Pace, rest spots, player availability and the prop markets that react fastest.
Read NBA guide → MLBMLB betting guide
Pitchers, ballparks, weather, bullpens and first-five-inning markets.
Read MLB guide →Start with the basics.
Four short guides that cover everything you need before placing a first bet.
American odds, explained in plain English
What plus and minus numbers actually mean, and how to work out a payout in your head.
Moneyline vs. spread vs. total
The three most common bet types, and when each one gives you the better price.
How parlays and same-game parlays work
Why the payout grows the way it does, and the realistic odds of a big parlay hitting.
Setting a bankroll before you sign up
A simple unit-sizing method so one bad week doesn't turn into a bad month.
We cover 19 books. Not every offshore site that emails us.
If a sportsbook isn't licensed in a US state, it doesn't get a review - not even a bad one.
Set the bankroll before the bet.
A good sportsbook or a good line does not make gambling risk-free. Use deposit limits, set a session budget and never increase stake size just to recover a previous loss.