As the 2019 NFL season is nearing its finale, many US bettors are starting to lock in their bets or are currently looking for the best odds to bet on the Super Bowl.
There is no doubt that the Super Bowl is the most bet on single-game originating from US sporting leagues, but where are all these bets taken place? There are only a handful of states that have enacted domestic sports betting laws since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018.
PASPA essentially blocked states from enacting sports betting legislation by outlawing US-based sports betting at the federal level. The federal law was enacted in 1992 and prevented 46 states from allowing sports betting. Only four states (Nevada, Delaware, Montana, and Oregon) that had previously had sports betting laws were exempt from the federal ban on domestic sportsbooks.
Last year the American Gaming Association reported that nearly 1 in 10 American adults planed on betting on the Super Bowl. The Morning Consultant conducted a survey and determined that approximately 6 Billion USD would be bet on the NFL’s championship game alone. This year more states have enacted sports betting laws, and Americans have more options than ever before.
States That Allow Sports Betting:
- Oregon
- Nevada
- New Mexico (Tribal Casinos Only)
- Iowa
- Arkansas
- Mississippi
- Indiana
- West Virginia
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- Delaware
States with Regulated Online Sportsbooks:
- Rhode Island (18+)
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Oregon
- Indiana
- Nevada
- Mississippi (On-site only)
Two other states have enacted sports betting laws that accept bettors over the age of 18, Tennessee, and Montana. These states have passed domestic sports betting laws but have not launched their services yet.
Offshore Sportsbooks
Offshore sportsbooks generally accept bettors over the age of 18; however, not all offshore sportsbooks allow bettors under the age of 21. The sportsbooks listed on our NFL betting guide all accept bettors over the age of 18. Offshore sportsbooks operate legally in the United States from overseas and can offer online sports betting because they are not subject to US gambling laws.
Offshore sportsbooks go out of their way to assure its users are playing a legit service by providing valid licensing information, undergoing regulatory compliance checks, and by implementing the latest cyber-security features.
For bettors under the age of 21, your state-regulated options are limited, but, in most cases, the offshore options offer better lines, more betting options, and trusted licensed sites are just as reputable as state-regulated sports betting services.
