Let's talk sportsbooks…

Finding an edge in sports betting is hard enough as it is, but limiting yourself to 1-3 sportsbooks makes it almost impossible. In the modern age of sports betting, this shouldn’t be an excuse when plenty of options are available to you if you live within a regulated state/province. Here are 4 reasons why you should add more books to your portfolio:

1. Odds shopping
2. Odds offerings
3. Bonuses and boosts
4. Deposits, withdrawals, and cash-outs

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Unique features can also be a key criterion when looking for a new sportsbook to fill the void of your current offering. There’s still a lot of competition for market dominance, leading to some unique value props. These are 6 of the best sportsbook features available right now:

1. Live Betting and extensive prop offerings at bet365
2. Early markets and weekly niche leader markets at DraftKings
3. Alternative Under prop lines at BetRivers
4. BetMGM’s $1,500 Bonus Bets offer
5. Pinnacle’s no-nonsense model with better odds and lower margins
6. Caesars remains the only sportsbook to stream NFL games

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Speaking of promotions and value props, here’s a list of the best NFL Sign Up Offers:

BetMGM
Sign up Get up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first NFL bet loses.

Caesars
*$1,000 First Bet on Caesars.*

DraftKings
*Sign up Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets + no sweat SGP.*

FanDuel
*Sign up Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets.*

bet365
*Bet $5, get $150 or, $1,000 First Bet Safety Net*

betway
Sign up Get up to $250 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses.

BetRivers
*$500 2nd Chance Bet.*

Unibet
*$500 second chance bet.*

PointsBet
*$1,000 in second chance bets.*

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*Updated on Oct. 6*

Glad you didn't recommend Bookmaker!

Hate seeing peeps get cheated by these thugs. 

@MB67 

They're all sportsbooks at the end of the day, but at least regulated books have a safety net of being fined if they step out of line.

@ColinMac

 Unfortunately offshore books seem immune to prosecution despite many complaints!

I'll stick with local books now .

Bol this season 

Free $25 at DraftKings: Mahomes to complete 1+ passes. +100 Max wager $25.

Bookmaker has been nothing but good to me.  Fast payouts - usually within an hour.  And their lines are usually better than a lot of US books.

I never take the deposit bonus because it's only 10% and you have to turn that over many times before you can withdraw. 

Anyone know how to utilize some of these in Texas? Ie:MGM

is there a work around : )

Bookmaker has been good to me as well for lots of years 

youwager,lv is very solid

Covers would recommend Edgar Buchanan's Long Life Elixir & Gold Sheet ..if it paid. 

I’m in Houston. Would it make sense for me to do an online sports book, or would it make more sense just to drive to Lake Charles,Louisiana . I believe there are 3 brick and mortar places to bet legally there.

To those still looking for a new book after week 1, we just saw a few decent promos announced today. Here are the best and most recent promotions, odds boosts, and sign up offers heading into Sunday NFL Week 2:

DraftKings
Bet $5 Get $200 Instantly + Up to $150 in No Sweat Bets (Ends 10/2/23).
50% profit boost for one NFL Sunday bet.
Two no-sweat bets for Week 2: Sunday, and Monday.
Bet one ML on Sunday, get paid as a winner if your team goes up by 10 points.

bet365
Place a $20+ in NFL SGPs and get $10 in bonus bets (new and current customers).
Bet $1, Get $200 (new customers only).

FanDuel
Sign up Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets + a $100 discount on NFL Sunday Ticket (new customers only ends 9/18/2023).
50% profit boost on one SGP for 1 p.m. games.
50% profit boost on one SGP for 4:05/4:25 p.m. games.
30% profit boost on one anytime TD scorer parlay.

Caesars
Sign up Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets.
33% profit boost on any NFL parlay.

betway
Sign up Get up to $250 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses.
Commanders to win, Brian Robinson 50+ rush yards, Terry McLaurin TD NOW +750

Tipico
Joe Burrow and Josh Allen 250+ pass yards each was +168, now +200
Dolphins -3 and Tyreek Hill 85+ rec yards was +224, now +200
Browns to win + Calvin Austin, George Pickens, Allen Robinson each Under 84.5 rec yards was +192, now +250

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The best books are offshore, Pinacle or if in the US Heritage or YouWager.

FD, MGM, DK and all the others offer odds that rip the bettor off, it's impossible to make money over the long run.

plus all the US book are purchasing websites and forums and squashing and deleting any talk or links of better offshore books(there are many). They don't want the US public to know, they don't want the public to even see the odds being offered.

US based books make payment and withdrawals a lot easier, I'll give you that. But everything else is extremely limited. And again, the odds offered are a crime.

I'm laying -105 in NFL and getting .10 lines in MLB. You ain't getting that at the US based sportsbook, not sure why anyone would play there unless you are a casual bettor looking for fun and to throw away money.

Anyone know anything about BetNow?

Someone recently recommended this book to me.

Thanks guys!

I have 4 books. But Pinny is always the best on MLB sides. I don’t even bother to check the others. For totals and props that’s another thing, but I rarely bet those.

@barneybeans

 Great post and so true.  But don't forget lowvig, part of the BOL family with -105 juice on all major sports.

I still use the online books. All the Books in the US are using a 20 cent money-line in Baseball. They have enough of an advantage. 

Use to use Pinnacle and they had nickle money lines in Baseball. Miss that book but no more US Customers.

Use to use 5Dimes but something devious happened there. Still got my Money back when they went under. They had awesome lines.

Now I use BetOnline . Still better than US Books. Just cant pull the trigger on using an online book with the 20 Cent money lines in Baseball.

It is hard enough to grind out a profit but the heavy juice makes it even harder. Just my 2 cents or 20 cents.

@barneybeans

 I agree with your assessment of US books their odds make them hard to beat ,but at least your guaranteed to get paid. Thankful I have to local books near that carry Ceasars odds which are better than US online books.

Bol 

I play , & have for 10 or 15 years, at BetUs .Fair lines , immediate payout. match $ for $ on initial deposit & if you bet enough will match any deposit dollar for dollar . Only drawback for me was it cost me $55 to take out $3000 because i dont do Crypto. 0 for Crypto. I have a Caesers account & one w/Fanduel , & i usually play BetUs. also good prop bets. 

I dont know the size of your wagers  , but Keep in mind your winnings will be reported to the IRS , ala 1099 , or so I've been told.

@ColinMac

1. Odds Shopping: Different sportsbooks often offer slightly different odds for the same events. By having accounts with multiple sportsbooks, you can compare odds and place your bets with the bookmaker offering the most favorable odds. This can significantly increase your potential profits over time.

2. Odds Offerings: Some sportsbooks may provide a wider range of betting options, such as alternative lines, unique prop bets, and specialty markets. Having access to multiple sportsbooks ensures you can explore a broader spectrum of betting opportunities.

3. Bonuses and Boosts: Sportsbooks often offer various bonuses and promotions to attract and retain customers. By diversifying your sportsbook portfolio, you can take advantage of multiple bonus offers, boosting your bankroll and potentially increasing your overall returns.

4. Deposits, Withdrawals, and Cash-Outs: Different sportsbooks may have varying policies and fees related to deposits, withdrawals, and cash-outs. By using multiple sportsbooks, you can choose the most convenient and cost-effective options for managing your betting funds.

Unique Sportsbook Features:

1. Live Betting and Extensive Prop Offerings at betPRO: bet365 is known for its robust live betting platform and extensive selection of in-play betting options. This allows you to bet on games as they unfold, with a wide range of prop bets available.

2. Early Markets and Weekly Niche Leader Markets at DraftKings: DraftKings often releases betting markets early, giving you a chance to spot favorable odds before they adjust. Additionally, they may offer unique weekly niche leader markets that can add excitement to your betting experience.

3. Alternative Under Prop Lines at BetRivers: BetRivers offers alternative under prop lines, allowing you to explore different betting options on player performance. This can be particularly useful if you have specific insights or strategies in mind.

4. BetMGM’s $1,500 Bonus Bets Offer: BetMGM's generous bonus bets offer can provide a significant boost to your bankroll, allowing you to take advantage of additional betting opportunities.

5. Pinnacle’s No-Nonsense Model with Better Odds and Lower Margins: Pinnacle is known for its straightforward approach, offering competitive odds and lower margins. This can lead to higher potential returns on your bets.

6. Caesars Streaming NFL Games: Caesars is unique in its ability to stream NFL games, enhancing the sports betting experience by allowing you to watch the games you bet on in real time.

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Bet365 is the cream of the crop, everyone else is just copying or playing catch up. 

sportsinteraction is trash

bet99 trash

pinnacle trash 

Have any of you heard of Betopenly. It's a legal site(exceptions HI, ID,NJ,CO) It works like a P2P. People post their bets and other people except them. The site holds the $ and pays it out. The key ingredient is no juice. The site takes a tiny amount, I think it's like 1% from the bet creator but I'm not sure, It's so little that I never notice.

 A friend of mine has been using it for a year and no problem or charge for payout, deposits are cheapest with crypto. You can't always find the bet you want and sometimes but not too often no one takes a bet you create, a lot of the bet creators buy points so you'll see some # off with + $

No promos. no bonuses no BS and NO Juice. I love it and I can play NCAA in OR which the crappy exclusive Draftkings can't offer.. If it sounds like I'm pumping, you're somewhat right, the more people on it the more bets that are available, so yeah. Check it out, No juice is like a unicorn, it's a gamblers dream and you've seen how juiced the US legal books are, unplayable, which is why they offer so many bonuses.

I will say the app could be a little better

I was on here a long time ago but haven't posted in so long that covers forgot me. Who wants to argue with idiots on the internet

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