• NV Sports is the sports wagering app for the South Point Casino. South Point is one of the most important independent sportsbooks in Nevada. The sportsbook’s prominence is due to the presence.
• Join the largest sports betting experience in the world, where the most advanced technology, including a 3-story sportsbook, meets good old-fashioned Vegas hospitality.

Nevada Sports Betting Nevada legalized sports betting in 1949 alongside live and off-track horse betting. It was the first state to regulate sports betting, which had previously operated under organized crime.

In the United States a sportsbook or a race and sports book (sometimes abbreviated as book) is a place where a gambler can wager on various sports competitions, including golf, football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, horse racing, greyhound racing, boxing, and mixed martial arts. The method of betting varies with the sport and the type of game. In the US, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 only allowed Nevada, Oregon, Montana, and Delaware to legally wager on sports (other than horse racing, greyhound racing, and jai alai); the law was ruled unconstitutional on May 14, 2018, freeing the states to legalize sports betting at their discretion.

Winning bets are paid when the event finishes, or if not finished, when played long enough to become official; otherwise all bets are returned. This policy can cause some confusion since there can be a difference between what the sportsbook considers official and what the sports league consider official. Customers should carefully read the sportsbook rules before placing their bets.

The betting volume at sportsbooks varies throughout the year. Bettors have more interest in certain types of sports and increase the money wagered when those sports are in season. Major sporting events that don't follow a specific schedule, like boxing, can create peaks of activity for the sportsbooks.

Nevada[edit]

Most of the United States sportsbooks are located in Nevada. Now that many casinos share the same parent company, they offer exactly the same wagering choices and odds, which is a disadvantage to the astute gambler who in the past could do more shopping for better prices.

In 1949, Nevada allowed bookmakers to accept bets on horse racing and professional sports.^[1] The first Nevada sportsbooks were called Turf Clubs. They were independent from the casinos and had an informal agreement with the hotels that they would stay out of the casino business as long as the hotels stayed out of the sportsbook business. The sportsbooks had to pay a 10 percent tax so they charged a high vigorish to gamblers, but they still brought enough business to make a profit.

In 1974 the tax was lowered to 2 percent,^[1] in 1983 to 0.25 percent, and in 1975 Frank Rosenthal, who ran the Stardust Casino, convinced legislators to allow sportsbooks in the casinos, and soon nearly all of the casinos added them. The turf clubs were no longer able to compete and eventually all closed.

Nevada casino sportsbooks generally feature betting windows, big screen televisions, interactive betting stations, odds boards (usually computerized), papers with different odds for the day, and places to sit and watch games and races.

Some casinos use third-party operators for their sportsbooks, such as Cantor Gaming, Leroy's, Lucky's, and Club Cal Neva. In 2011, British bookmaker William Hill agreed to buy the Leroy's, the Lucky's, and the Cal Neva chains, which would give it control of 115 of the state's 183 books.^[2]

The Super Bowl is the most popular event for the Nevada sportsbooks. They earned $7.2 million on the $99 million wagered on it in 2013. Because it attracts many unsophisticated bettors, as of January 2014 the books had made money on 21 of the previous 23 Super Bowls, with an average win of $5.5 million over the previous 10 years. The most profitable Super Bowl was in 2005, when the Philadelphia Eagles covered the spread against the favored New England Patriots, earning the books $15.4 million. The two losses were in 1995—when the San Francisco 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers—and 2008—when the favored Patriots lost to the New York Giants, costing the books $2.5 million.^[3]

Delaware[edit]

In 2009, a bill passed to allow betting on almost every sport.^[4] That year, the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and NCAA filed a lawsuit against the state of Delaware, claiming their sports books were violating federal law.^[5] The US Supreme Court ruled that the law partially violated the federal law, and Delaware was only allowed to offer parlays on NFL games.^[6] Delaware's three racetrack casinos—Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway & Casino, and Delaware Park Racetrack—have sports books.^[7] Each sportsbook has multiple televisions, large tote boards and stations for people to wager. During the 2011 NFL season, the three sports books generated $4.4 million in revenue for the state.^[8] On June 5, 2018, the casino sportsbooks in Delaware expanded sports betting to single-game and championship wagers on professional and college sports (excluding Delaware college teams) including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, boxing/MMA, golf, and auto racing.^[9][10][11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^ ^abMorin, Charles H.; et al. (Commission on the Review of the National Policy Toward Gambling) (1976). Gambling in America (Report). Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. p. 130.
2. ^Carey, Dave (May 24, 2011). 'William Hill holds the cards in future of sportsbook technology'. Covers. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
3. ^Drape, Joe (January 28, 2014). 'Putting a Lot on the Line'. The New York Times. pp. B10. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
4. ^Millman, Chad (May 13, 2009). 'Delaware Allows Sports Betting'. ESPN. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
5. ^Raitz, Maureen (July 4, 2009). 'Major U.S. sports leagues file lawsuit to block Delaware sports betting'. Sussex Countian. GateHouse Media. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
6. ^Richey, Warren (May 3, 2010). 'Supreme Court turns back Delaware bid to expand sports betting'. The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
7. ^'Ready. Set. Bet! Sports Lottery at Delaware Racetracks'. Delaware Lottery. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
8. ^'Delaware Sports Lottery'. Delaware Lottery. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
9. ^Lehman, Tom (May 31, 2018). 'Delaware to Begin Offering Full-Scale Sports Betting on Tuesday'. Salisbury, MD: WBOC-TV. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
10. ^Lehman, Tom (June 5, 2018). 'Delaware Launches Expanded Sports Betting'. Salisbury, MD: WBOC-TV. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
11. ^'Sports Pick - How To Bet Guide'. Delaware Lottery. Retrieved May 31, 2018.

Nevada sports betting enthusiasts can enjoy gambling to their hearts’ content. This state was once the only place where you could enjoy legal sports betting, both in-person and online. Today, it remains a sports betting haven, with the widest variety of apps and the largest betting markets available.

But if you don’t know what apps to use or where to find good wagers, you won’t make the most of Nevada’s player-friendly gambling laws. Let’s break down everything there is to know about Nevada sports betting in case you decide to download a mobile app in the future.

Nevada Sports Betting Recent Updates

Though more and more US states are jumping on the sports betting legalization bandwagon, Nevada has had them beat for many years. In fact, Nevada started providing legal sports betting venues in 1949. Because of this, there haven’t been very many recent sports betting developments for this state. Here’s a quick refresher on the Nevada betting story.

• 1949 – The Nevada state legislature adopts the “Wide Open Gambling Bill”, which legalizes retail sports betting
• 1992 – The PAPSA or Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 is passed, which prevents legal sports betting in all states except Nevada, which is grandfathered into the act
• 2010 – Nevada legalizes online sports betting and development begins for online sports betting infrastructure and regulations
• 2013 – Nevada launches online sports betting. Most retail sportsbooks provide mobile apps around this time
• 2018 – The US Supreme Court overturns the PASPA and other states begin to join Nevada in offering legalized sports betting

Top Sports Betting Sites In Nevada

Due to its long history of offering retail sportsbooks, it’s no surprise that many of the best online sports betting apps can also be found within Nevada’s borders. Many of these apps have physical locations in Nevada casinos as well.

William Hill (8.5/10)

• Bonus Offer: Up to $500 risk-free bet based on the initial deposit
• Platforms: Android/iOS
• Key Features: International betting markets, eSports wagers, a loyalty program for repeat users
• Ways to Deposit: Credit/debit cards, online banking, electronic checks, prepaid cards

William Hill is a good pick if you want to try an excellent Nevada sportsbook. Its opening bonus is dependent on your initial deposit amount, but it offers very player-friendly odds and great markets for most major sports like football, basketball, and baseball.

It’s also a great sport for international bets, providing a good betting market for Australian rules football, soccer, and more. It even offers eSports betting: a rarity among mobile sportsbook operators throughout the industry.

BetMGM Sportsbook (9.5/10)

• Bonus Offer: $600 risk-free bet
• Platforms: Desktop, Android, iOS
• Key Features: Regular special betting offers, international betting markets, good rewards program
• Ways to Deposit: Visa, PayPal, Bank Transfer, Cash, BetMGM Pay Plus

Sports betting enthusiasts may also wish to check out BetMGM. It offers excellent betting pools and markets. It’s a really good choice if you like placing wagers on international sports, such as rugby, soccer, and Australian rules football. Korean baseball and other sports are well represented as well.

The user interface is smooth and intuitive and the app offers regular special daily bets to keep you engaged and logging in each day. All in all, it’s a good choice if you want great betting markets for both American and European sports.

Golden Nugget Sportsbook (9/10)

• Bonus Offer: $250 risk-free bet
• Platforms: Android/iOS
• Key Features: Full and partial bets, special promotional contests, unique betting lines
• Ways to Deposit: Credit/debit cards, online banking, electronic checks, prepaid cards

Golden Nugget is the official sportsbook for Golden Nugget casinos in Las Vegas. As a result, it’s a sportsbook exclusive to Nevada and it uses unique software. As one of the only remaining independent sportsbook operators in Nevada, players will find unique wagers and betting lines here compared to other apps or retail sportsbooks.

The app’s user interface is slick and easy to navigate. But players can submit weekly picks for the app’s annual Ultimate Football Contest, which provides opportunities for great rewards. All accounts have to be funded in person. Interestingly, the app allows you to place full and partial game point spread, moneyline, totals, and parlay bets.

Caesars Sportsbook (9/10)

• Bonus Offer: $10 free bet + 100% deposit match to $300
• Platforms: iOS/Android
• Key Features: Slick software and interface, semi-remote registration, shared loyalty program with casino games and sportsbook wagers
• Ways to Deposit: Credit/debit cards, online banking, electronic checks, prepaid cards

Caesars is one of the few mobile sportsbooks in Nevada that allow semi-remote registration. You have to be inside a Caesars casino to complete the process but don’t have to interact with a real person to finish signing up.

It features a joint partnership with William Hill and includes a fantastic loyalty program that rewards repeat users of both the sportsbook and its regular casino games. The app recently brought in life and in-play betting for all the sports in its catalog, including international sports.

WynnBET Sportsbook (7/10)

• Bonus Offer: N/A
• Platforms: iPhone/Android
• Key Features: Boosted matchday parlays, live game lines, smooth mobile interface, global sports market, sports betting spin wheel
• Ways to Deposit: Credit/debit cards, online banking, e-check

The WynnBET Sportsbook operates in partnership with the luxurious Wynn Resort, Las Vegas. The mobile app is intuitive and easy to navigate, and it offers an easy on the eyes font that may be appreciated when placing late-night wagers.

It’s perhaps best known for its live betting features, parlay wagers, and gameday boosts via the “spin wheel”. Note that like other Vegas sportsbooks, you can’t withdraw any funds or winnings unless you step into a Wynn Resort location, so keep this in mind when placing wagers.

All Nevada Sportsbook Sites

How To Place A Bet In Nevada

Placing a sports bet in Nevada is pretty quick and easy, though you’ll need to perform an extra step compared to states that have only legalized online sports betting.

Download Your App

First, choose a sportsbook that you want to use. We’d recommend checking out the above five options because they provide excellent sports betting experiences and good opening bonuses if you don’t already have an account with them.

If you have an iPhone device, simply visit the App Store and type in the name of the sportsbook you want to use in the search bar. Then download the sportsbook to your mobile device.

If you have an Android phone or tablet, you’ll need to instead visit the main website of the sportsbook you want to use. The Google Play Store doesn’t allow any gambling apps on its interface. Find a “download for Android” button or something similar on the sportsbook website, then download the app manually.

Register For The Sportsbook

After downloading your sportsbook of choice, you’ll need to complete the registration process. Nevada is one of the few states that requires you to visit a partner land-based casino for any given sportsbook if you want to finalize your account.

To begin, provide the sportsbook with some personal information, like your Social Security number and address. This will be used to verify your age and identity.

After filling out this information, you’ll be directed to the land-based casino with which the sportsbook is partnered. For instance, if you download the Caesars sportsbook, you’ll need to visit a Caesars casino to complete the registration process. The sportsbook you download will tell you which casino to visit based on your geographic location.

Fund Your Account

Once registration is complete, you can fund your sportsbook account using one of many different deposit methods. Most sportsbooks will let you deposit using credit or debit cards, connected bank account, or other choices.

Be sure to take advantage of any opening bonuses depending on the sportsbook you choose to download.

After funding your sportsbook account, you can place a wager. It’s a good idea to check out any opening bonuses that might apply to your account, however. Most sportsbooks include opening bonuses that can give you free wagering credit or loss protection for your first bet or so.

These bonuses are often applied automatically or with the application of a basic code, like “PLAY250” or something similar.

Nevada Legal Sportsbooks

Ultimately, Nevada residents have no reason to try offshore or illegal sports betting sites. Legal sportsbooks in Nevada are much safer, offering advanced digital security and regulation. Both of these measures prevent cybercriminals from accessing your personal information or winnings and give you an effective method to report a crime or grievance if you believe a sportsbook is inappropriately withholding your winnings.

You will need to pay taxes on your winnings, of course. Note that winnings are taxed according to the year in which you win them, not when you withdraw them. For example, if you win a sports wager for $1000 in 2021, you’ll need to report this income on your 2021 tax returns, which will be filed in 2022.

Sportsbooks, meanwhile, must also report any winnings or profits to the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission, both of which are responsible for licensing and regulating gambling activities in the state. Taxes for Nevada sportsbooks were once high but are now very low (just 0.25%).

Nevada Sports Betting Revenue

There’s no doubt that Nevada has benefited greatly from allowing online sports wagering. Indeed, the state government makes huge profits every month both from retail and online sports betting.

In addition, Nevada had a monopoly on sports wagering from 1992 to 2018, increasing its profits exponentially. While sports betting is now legalized in many other US states, Nevada’s state government still makes a hefty profit from sports betting revenue.

For example, data from November 2020 indicates that Nevada earned a total revenue of $61.1 million just from sports betting. This was even more profitable than the previous month, which brought a total revenue of $42.39 million.

Due to these high profits, it’s unlikely that Nevada will ever remove online or brick-and-mortar sports betting.

How Nevada Compares To Other States

Compared to other states, Nevada is a sports bettor’s dream. For one, retail sports betting has been a reality for decades and online sports betting has been around since 2013. In fact, many of the US’s modern sports betting giants got their start in Nevada because it was the only place they could legally operate.

It’s because of this history, and the state government’s overall comfort with gambling, that revenue is so high and that sports betting continues to bring in significant profits for all involved.

Furthermore, Nevada benefits from having a huge variety of mobile and retail sportsbooks. Again, this is likely due to Nevada’s monopoly on the activity for years – there was simply more time for its sportsbook market to mature and capture a loyal audience.

Because Nevada is the capital of gambling in the US, odds are also very player-friendly and oftentimes creative. Professional oddsmakers in Nevada are the best in the business and the Nevada state government takes fair gambling very seriously. It’s quite possible that Nevada’s online sports bettors get better odds and more interesting wagers than bettors in other states.

Nevada Sports Betting Successes And Failures

Nevada Sports Betting Success

So far, Nevada’s sports betting efforts have been a massive success. As mentioned above, state revenue is quite high and appears to only be going higher (though this may be because more people are stuck inside with nothing to do because of COVID-19).

Furthermore, sports betting has been accepted as fact of life by Nevada residents for decades. There’s virtually no pushback regarding online or legal gambling in any form. Therefore, sports betting is likely to stick around for the long-term.

Where Could Nevada Improve Online Gambling

There is one place in which Nevada could improve its online gambling space, and that lies in the registration process. Nevada, alongside other states like Illinois, requires sports bettors to visit a brick-and-mortar casino to complete the registration process. The Illinois requirement was included in the original gambling bill, but the requirement has been suspended for much of 2020 and 2021.

As we’ve seen with COVID-19, this can be difficult during certain periods of national turmoil. This has likely prevented people from setting up their sports betting accounts as quickly as they would’ve liked. Nevada may benefit from relaxing this restriction in the future and allowing online registration as many other states have already done.

This being said, Nevada runs a very tight ship in regard to legal gambling of any kind (probably because so much of it occurs within its borders). It’s unlikely that online-only registration will become the norm anytime soon.

Legalization Effort In Nevada

Nevada has a colorful history with sports betting legalization. It began in 1931 once gambling was officially legalized statewide. Before this point, any Las Vegas sports betting had taken place within illegal books or within a few semi-legal turf clubs.

In 1941, a Las Vegas mobster named Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel began disseminating race wire services for bookies throughout the city, allowing them to share horserace information and make a more profitable venture for all. This was the first unofficial step toward legalized sports betting.

In 1951, the federal government imposed a flat 10% tax rate on any legal sportsbooks in Nevada (currently operating in legal turf clubs). Only 23 years later, in 1974, the federal government loosened its restrictions on sports betting in Las Vegas and lowered the tax from 10% to 2%. This resulted in a massive expansion of retail sportsbooks throughout the state.

This began a chain reaction that caused sports betting to become widely accepted throughout Las Vegas and beyond. When mobile sports betting became a possibility in the early 2000s, online gambling was never really halted or resisted. It just took time for mobile sportsbooks to develop.

Indeed, 2010 saw Nevada’s state government legalized online gambling with the caveat that sports bettors had to register at retail casinos partnered with individual apps. The apps launched only a few years later in 2013.

Timeline Of Nevada Sports Betting

• 1931 – All gambling is legalized in Las Vegas, though sports betting had to take place at legal turf clubs
• 1951 – A 10% tax is imposed on legal sportsbooks in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada
• 1974 – The tax rate is lowered to 2%
• 1975 – The Union Plaza casino launches the first Las Vegas sportsbook located in a casino as opposed to on a horse race track
• 1983 – The tax for sportsbooks drop even further from 2% to 0.25%. Operators are also allowed to operate more than one sportsbook at a time
• 2010 – Online sports wagering is legalized
• 2013 – Online sportsbook apps finally launch in Nevada

Nevada Sports Teams

Nevada Professional Sports Teams

Nevada is home to only two of the four major league sports, the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL and the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Nevada bettors, though, can place bets on a variety of professional and collegiate sports even if there isn’t a home team.

NFL Betting In Nevada

When you place a sports wager in Nevada, you’ll be able to put money down on a vast array of professional sports teams. However, only recently did Las Vegas get its own NFL team: the Raiders.

The Raiders moved to Las Vegas in January 2020. Although they didn’t make it to the Super Bowl in 2021, once the season starts in the Fall, Virginia bettors can once again place wagers on the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL season.

Fortunately, mobile sportsbooks in Nevada will allow you to place a variety of NFL wagers. Depending on the sportsbook you download, you’ll be up to place in-play or live wagers or place futures wagers about upcoming games or the outcome of the entire season.

NBA Betting In Nevada

But you might also want to place bets on NBA games. Unfortunately, Vegas doesn’t host its own NBA team. That said NBA betting markets are wide and varied. You’ll be able to put bets on individual players, individual games, or even the outcome of the basketball season for any NBA team.

Las Vegas has its own professional WNBA team, the Aces, which was founded in 1997. The team has enjoyed great success so far, making the playoffs in two out of three seasons total since 2018. While they haven’t won the championship yet, it’s likely only a matter of time.

Nevada College Sports Teams

Fortunately, Nevada does not restrict collegiate sports betting. You can place wagers on both home and out-of-state collegiate teams.

Sportsbook Laughlin Nv

Nevada itself has a few local collegiate teams for college football in college basketball. College football is dominated by the UNLV Rebels, which represent the University of Nevada. The Nevada Wolf Pack represents the University of Nevada, Reno, and they’re rivals with the Rebels.

On the basketball side of things, the Nevada Wolf Pack and UNLV Runnin’ Rebels have another rivalry and typically place at the NCAA’s Mountain West Conference. Both basketball programs are prestigious and well-loved by current Nevada residents.

Other Sports To Bet On In Nevada

Nevada has no shortage of other sports and gambling events to wager on. Horseracing is popular in the state, due to its long history, as are other sports like boxing, MMA fighting, hockey, and more. Las Vegas is also home to the Motor Speedway circuit. So this state is a great place to catch races and put wagers down on NASCAR and other motor racing events.

Nevada Sports Betting FAQs

No matter where you are in Nevada, the legal gambling age is 21. You’ll need to be at least this old if you want to bet online in any capacity, including participating in sports betting.

So long as it is licensed and regulated, yes. To become a licensed sportsbook, the operator has to prove the security of its app to both of the Nevada regulatory bodies described above. Thus, licensed sportsbooks are digitally safe and are regulated to prevent any theft or criminal activity by the operator in question.

Yes. All Nevada mobile sportsbooks use the same geolocation technology as other sports betting apps. The geolocation tech keeps track of your current location and will prevent you from placing a wager or withdraw your winnings if you step out of state lines.

Yes. Nevada allows you to place wagers on both local and out-of-state collegiate teams and events.

William Hill Sportsbook Nevada App

No. DraftKings is not currently operating in Nevada, likely because it does not have an existing contract to provide retail sports betting with a brick-and-mortar casino. All sportsbooks in Nevada must have a land-based partner since registration requires an in-person component.

No. As with DraftKings, FanDuel doesn’t have an agreement with any casino in Nevada, so they can’t provide mobile sports betting.

More Resources On Nevada Sports Betting

• Learn more about PASPA, which regulated sports betting for years until the Supreme Court overturned it.
• Breakdown of Nevada revenue for November 2020
• The Nevada Gaming Control Board, which regulates all gaming in the state