Licensed sportsbooks in the US
Licensed by the state gaming regulators. Ranked by our score out of 10, built from each book’s regulatory record, betting product, App Store rating, payments and welcome offer terms. How we rate.
| # | Sportsbook | Our score | Welcome offer | License | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | bet365The Coates family (bet365 Group, privately owned) | 9.1/10 | Bet $10, get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose21+, new customers. $10 deposit and a $10 first bet at odds of −500 or longer within 30 days. $150 in IL, TN and WV. Bonus bets expire after 7 days; stakes not returned. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 02 | DraftKingsDraftKings Inc. | 8.5/10 | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets + 3 months of NBA League Pass21+, new customers. $5 deposit and $5 first bet. Eight $25 bonus bets: two straight away, then two every 7 days for 21 days (click to claim). Bonus bets expire after 7 days; stakes not returned. League Pass auto-renews at $16.99/month unless canceled. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 03 | FanDuelFlutter Entertainment | 8.5/10 | Bet $5 a day, get $50 in bonus bets a day for 7 days (up to $350)21+, new customers. $5 minimum deposit. Each $5 daily wager earns $50 in bonus bets, win or lose, for up to 7 consecutive days. Bonus bets are issued within 72 hours and expire after 7 days. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 04 | BetMGMMGM Resorts International and Entain (joint venture) | 8.3/10 | Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses21+, new customers. $10 minimum deposit; first bet $10–$1,500. A losing stake of $50+ comes back as five bonus bets of 20% each; Stakes under $50 return one bonus bet. 1x playthrough; bonus bets expire after 7 days. Not available in MS, NV, NY or PR; in MI, NJ, PA and WV the offer is bet $10, get $150. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 05 | Fanatics SportsbookFanatics Betting and Gaming | 8.3/10 | Bet $20, get up to $350 in FanCash over 7 days21+, new customers outside NY. $20+ cash bet at odds of −500 or longer within 7 days, then $50 in FanCash a day, claimed by opting in each day, up to $350. FanCash from this offer expires 24 hours after issue. Offer versions vary by sign-up route. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 06 | Caesars SportsbookCaesars Entertainment | 8.0/10 | Bet $1, double your winnings on your next 10 bets21+, new customers. First cash bet of $1+ at odds longer than −10000 within 30 days of sign-up. Ten 100% profit boost tokens, each for a bet of up to $25 (maximum $2,500 extra winnings each); tokens expire after 14 days and are not reissued for void or pushed bets. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state listed | |
| 07 | theScore BetPENN Entertainment (Score Media and Gaming Inc.) | 7.9/10 | Up to $1,000 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses21+, new customers. First bet of $10+; if it loses, the stake returns as five bonus bets worth 20% each, issued within 72 hours. Bonus bets expire after 7 days. | Licensed by the gaming regulator in each state where it operates |
Offers, eligible states and terms differ by state. A sportsbook can only accept your bets while you are physically located in a state where it is licensed.
How to check a sportsbook is licensed in the US
- 1Scroll to the sportsbook’s footer and note the regulator and license or account number.
- 2Search it in the your state regulator’s list of licensed operators.
- 3Confirm the company name in the register matches the one in the sportsbook’s terms and conditions.
- 4If anything is missing or doesn’t match, don’t deposit. Unlicensed sites offer no protection if they refuse to pay out.
Frequently asked questions
Is online sports betting legal in my state?
It depends on the state. Each state decides whether to allow online betting and licenses its own operators. A sportsbook geolocates you and only accepts bets while you are inside a state where it holds a license.
Are sports betting winnings taxed in the US?
Yes. Gambling winnings are taxable income for federal purposes, and most states tax them as well. Sportsbooks may issue a W-2G for large wins. Keep records of wins and losses and ask a tax professional.
How do I check a US sportsbook is licensed?
Look up your state gaming regulator’s list of licensed sportsbooks. Licensed books show the state license and a responsible gaming helpline in their footer.