Questions and answers about Sportsbooks

Is online sports betting legal in the United States?

Online sports betting is now legal in 10 states Online sports betting in the United States is now legal in several states, but the legality varies from state to state. The Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018, allowing each state to decide whether to legalize sports betting. Online sports betting has been legalized in several states across the United States, but the specific regulations and options may vary from state to state. […]

January 31, 2010 Sportsbook Questions

Is online sports betting legal in Oregon?

Is online sports betting legal in Oregon? The laws on this are real fuzzy. I would like to know the legality of wagering on sports on what seem to be honest and professionally run gambling websites. Question posted by: Koho Oregon Lottery Scoreboard Online sports betting in Oregon became legal in 2019 when the Oregon Lottery introduced its sports betting platform called “Scoreboard.” This state-run platform is the primary online sports betting option in Oregon and provides a safe and […]

January 25, 2010 Sportsbook Questions

how do sports betting websites pay its users

how do online casinos and sports betting websites pay its users? I am wondering the different methods that it costs to transfer money to the users. Thanks for your help, JS:) Question posted by: cleindiansown Answer Online casinos and sports betting websites offer a variety of methods to pay their users. These methods may vary depending on the specific site and the country of the user. Some common payment options include: Bank transfers: Users can receive their winnings directly into […]

December 17, 2009 Sportsbook Questions

Money line sports bets

I have a question about money line sports bets? Here’s an example: It happens that tomorrow’s money line on the Yankee – Mariner game is New York -175, Seattle +165. Now suppose that you and I both go to a sports book in Las Vegas and I take the Yankees and you take the Mariners. If the Yankees win, you lose $100 and I win $100. If the Mariners win, I lose $175 and you win $165. Now here’s my […]

December 15, 2009 Sportsbook Questions

Do you think pro sports betting should be legal everywhere?

Do you think pro sports betting should be legal everywhere? I don’t really see much wrong with football pools. It’s pretty random, anyway, considering the point spreads. Question posted by: ®eality * His New Account Answer I don’t have personal opinions. However, I can provide you with arguments for and against the legalization of pro sports betting everywhere. Arguments for legalizing pro sports betting: Revenue generation: Legalizing sports betting can generate significant tax revenue for governments, which can be used […]

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