US Bookmaker Reviews
Bet Joint is one of the better US bookmakers, although depositing can be a hassel, they do not yet accept moneybookers and you can only deposit by Neteller if you have a $ Neteller account. They do accept Credit cards and Peer to Peer transactions though. They have "dime" baseball lines, regular reload bonuses, and one free payout a month. The first deposit bonus is currently a 30% freeplay.
The Greek is a large Jamaican based bookmaker who offer a wide range of markets and take large bets. The website can be difficult to navigate at first but the very good odds offered compensate for this. They have a very nice cashable 21% new user bonus and also regular monthly 11% reloads. Payments to Moneybookers take less than 24hrs but there can be a $30 fee depending on account activity. They dont have "live chat" but E-mails are responded to within minutes if not instantly.
5 Dimes offer new customers a range of bonuses with the main one being a 20% freeplay offer if you deposit with Neteller. This is credited AFTER you have wagered your deposit 5x. Accounts can only be held in US dollars, and you get one free payout a month on Mondays which are sent within 48hrs of the request. There is not a huge range of markets but the odds are competitive and they take very large bets with no problem at all.
BetJamaica offer new customers a 20% deposit bonus on the first deposit of $300 or more. There is a 5x rollover on bets over 1.5. They offer a huge range of lines and take large bets without flinching. Payouts after the lock in period are swift and charge free. They have livechat available during the US working hours.
Bodog.com, founded by flamboyant billionaire Calvin Ayre, has operated an online sports book and casino since 1995. In 2004 the Bodog Poker room opened for business and with a great marketing campaign by the owner has seen the site grow by leaps and bounds. The sportsbook has a wide range of markets and currently offers a 10% cashable new user bonus. All US players are welcome here.
CaribSports offer a range of new user and reload bonuses, for the latest offer look at the website it frequently changes but is often a 50% freeplay. Odds here are decent on US sports, especially baseball, but are lacking elsewhere. Payouts can be over a week until they are paid and the E-mail responses vague and also slow.
Sports Interaction was the first online sportsbook to be licensed and regulated in North America. Located in Montreal, Canada, Sports Interaction has been taking bets since 1997. They have frequent new user promotions and occasional reload bonuses. They will take large bets but the odds can be average at times.
Sportbet have been about for 10 years now and operate under a Costa Rican licence. They only offer accounts in USD. They have a range of different sign up offers, the best seems to be the 50%deposit match for first deposits between $25-$500. Wagering is quite high at x7 and this offer is only available with deposits via Neteller. They do have online limits on certain sports although these can be increased if you contact them. They currently offer e-mail, live chat and telephone support which are all fast and helpful but unfortunately not 24/7 and only operate during American hours.
Beted are another firm operating under a Costa Rican license. Accounts are in USD and odds can only be viewed using the American system. The site does not have a great range of sports to bet on and basically just caters for the Americans. They offer email and telephone support but no live chat. There is two sign up offers: a 15% bonus with a 5x rollover but the best offer is a 50% bonus if your first bet is a winner up to a maximum value of $250. After making your first deposit you will then be asked which bonus you want which is then added automatically. The qualifying bet however must be on point spreads, totals or run lines, but not money lines. The winnings and the bonus then have to be wagered 5x before they can be withdrawn. Moneybookers is a deposit options but does not qualify you for the bonus.
QuickSilver are based in Canada and currently only offer accounts in US$s and odds are only displayed using the American odds system. They have a range of sign up offers the best being a 25% deposit bonus if you use moneybookers (20% for Neteller) The minimum deposit is $500. They also accept credit/debit cards but don’t offer bonuses using these deposit methods. Wagering is x4 but like most American based sites it’s the amount win or lose that counts towards the wagering not the amount you bet. You can withdraw your winnings at any point but your deposit and bonus must remaining the account for 30 days. Withdrawals are received within 24hours. There are 10% reload bonuses available. They offer telephone, E-mail, and live chat is also available and very helpful but isn’t 24hours.
Bet Royal operates under Costa Rican licence offering a range of wagering options, including some interesting lines listed under Xotics. There is a 25% cash bonus on your first deposit. The live chat is helpful and there is phone support too (although international numbers). Withdrawal requests are made via email and ID will be required. Withdrawals are processed Monday to Friday and should take up to 48 hours back into Neteller. They are owned by the SBG Global group but you can have accounts at both.
Justbet currently have a sign up bonus of 20% on top of your first deposit. Once you have deposited go onto live chat and ask for the bonus to be credited; it is usually done straight away. The website is a bit more confusing than most American sites and as expected the website is mainly dedicated to American sports. It does have some European football, although bets are restricted to $100. The site is only available in USD and can only be viewed in American odds. Bet limits increase when betting on American sports or if you phone them. The site offers a range of deposit options, while the customer services are good and include phone, email and live chat.
Bet Las Palmas are a site which is based in Costa Rica they have been in business since 2000. They only offer accounts in US $s and odds are only displayed using the American style. They have a few sign up offers at present the best being a 20% freeplay bonus. This bonus has a minimum deposit of $250 and 5x wagering of the deposit and bonus is required before a payout will be allowed. They have a minimum withdrawal limit of $100 and funds must remain in the account for 30 days before your first withdrawal. They accept all other major deposit methods including Moneybookers and neteller as well as Visa and Mastercard. They have an international rate phone number and email support, however live chat is the best method to get hold of them. They are quick to respond and are very helpful although they are not 24hours. Payouts usually take 3-5 working days.
Legendzsports and The Pig are sister sites. Unfortunately they both only currently offer odds using the American odds system. On any deposit of $200 or more, you can earn a 20% Sign-Up Bonus on your initial deposit! A 5-time rollover for deposits of $0-1,000 and a 7-time rollover for deposits of $1,001 or more applies. There is a $500 bonus cap and other bonus policies may apply. Annoyingly you can not see any odds until you have joined and logged in. Customer Support is excellent though and payout times are good.
SBG are a US focused sportsbook who have been around for a while. They have a large range of sports to bet on for a US site including Cricket, Cycling and "Specials" bets. The odds are competitive and getting large wagers of up to $1000 a time is not difficult. The live chat support is fast and informative and also have the ability to actually resolve problems there and then, rather than "refer it to our trading team/accounts department" or whoever which is refreshing. There are often sign up and reload bonuses available to all customers, the current details should be checked on the site. Payouts are free for different payment methods on certain days, but can take some time to be processed, around 10 days.
Skybook is another bookmaker that operates under a Costa Rican licence. They currently only offer accounts in USD and odds can only be viewed using the American odds system. The free bet system places the bonus in a bonus account until used, and only winnings from the free bet will then be placed into the normal balance and the free balance will return to £0. Wagering is 5x the deposit plus bonus and only deposits via Neteller or person to person qualify for the bonus. They have e-mail/telephone and live chat. Their customer support operates under American hours so you wont get live chat or email response until about 2pm British time. There is not a huge range of odds on the site. Withdrawals via Neteller are received the same day, although their exchange rates are not the most generous.
Wager Web started as Casablanca Sports over a decade ago and for US $ sportbooks has one of the highest reputations in the industry. The site offers excellent customer support, solid book making, and great bonuses. Currently, there is a 100% freeplay bet to $100 with a 10x roll over of the bonus and deposit ($2000). (To claim this go to livechat and say you joined via this site) If you loose your initial funds you will be offered an excellent progressive bonus up to 30%! Wager Web is well known for high standards in customer service and financial security. All odds on the site can be viewed in decimels rather than just american odds unlike most of the US sites. Withdrawals can be received within 24 hours if bonus conditions are met.
24SportsWeb are a sportsbook which operate under a Costa Rican license. They are however a little more British friendly because although accounts are only available in US$ you can view odds in decimals. They offer a wide range of deposit options and have a greater range of markets than most American sites. There downside is the email response is slow and although live chat is good its rarely actually "live". The best sign up offer currently available is a 50% deposit bonus if you deposit over $100 with moneybookers. This offer is not on the site but it can be claimed if you request it via livechat or E-mail. Wagering is 10x Deposit and Bonus and like most American sites there are no mimimum odds but it’s the amount you win/risk that counts towards wagering.
BetAtlas is a US focused site who were once A+ but have slid a lot recently. They are very quick to restrict winning players to low limits, and cashouts are no longer free. E-mail responses and Live Chat are also slow. We are hoping they return to their former glory.
Diamond Sports offer overnight lines and have very competitive odds. They have some new user bonuses on offer as well as 10% reloads. Payouts are swift and customer support is always efficient.