bet365, DraftKings and FanDuel lead our ranking of the best betting sites in the United States, scoring highest on market coverage, app quality and licence safety across the states where they operate. But the right sportsbook depends on where you live: US sports betting is regulated state by state, so a book licensed in New Jersey isn't automatically legal in Michigan or Illinois. Below we compare nine licensed operators on the things that actually change your experience — odds pricing, payment methods like PayPal and Venmo, withdrawal speed, app strength and support — and explain which one fits which type of bettor. You must be 21 or older to bet in every regulated US state.
Licence NJ DGE and others ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa
Topping this list for market coverage (9.6) and sports depth (9.5), bet365 also carries the strongest odds rating at 8.8, plus live streaming and a bet-builder inside an app scoring 9.3. Withdrawals process within a 0–24h window, minimums start at $10, and PayPal, Venmo, online banking and Visa are all supported. Choose bet365 if you want the widest range of sports and in-play markets under NJ DGE oversight.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Visa
Matching bet365 for app quality at 9.3, FanDuel blends a polished mobile experience with live streaming, same-game parlays and cash-out. It took best price on 37% of 594 sampled markets at a 4.4% average margin, and withdrawals settle within 0–24h via PayPal, Venmo, Visa or online banking from a $10 minimum. Suited to bettors who prioritise a smooth, feature-rich app alongside fair pricing.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Play+
Leading the sampled price comparison, DraftKings landed best odds on 54% of markets across 1,077 selections, with an average margin of 4.3%. Its 9.2-rated app pairs same-game parlays, cash-out and fast payouts, while deposits start at $10 through PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+. Money clears in 0–24h. Go with DraftKings if consistently competitive pricing matters more to you than any other single factor here.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Play+
Sitting mid-table with a 9.2 licence-safety mark and an 8.8-rated app, BetMGM offered best price on 19% of 422 sampled markets, its 5.2% average margin the trade-off. Live betting, same-game parlays, cash-out and streaming are all present, funded from $10 via PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+. Payouts land inside 0–24h. Worth considering if brand familiarity and a solid all-round app outweigh sharpest odds.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, Play+
Punching above its 8.5 app score, Caesars Sportsbook returned best price on 36% of a large 890-market sample, though margins averaged 5.2%. Core tools cover live betting, same-game parlays and cash-out, with $10 deposits handled by PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+ and withdrawals inside 0–24h. Reasonable for those drawn to a recognised name who still want frequently competitive lines on mainstream events.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking
Notably competitive for a newer name, Fanatics Sportsbook took best price on 42% of 464 sampled markets at a low 4.2% average margin, backed by an 8.7 app score and fast-payout support. Live betting and same-game parlays feature, with $10 deposits via PayPal, Venmo or online banking and 0–24h withdrawals. Consider it if you want sharp pricing and a capable app from a rising operator.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Online Banking, Play+
Standing out for its 8.6 withdrawals rating alongside fast-payout support, BetRivers clears cash inside 0–24h and offers same-game parlays and live betting. It hit best price on 28% of 478 sampled markets, but its 6.3% average margin is the highest here. Payments run through PayPal, online banking or Play+ from $10. A fit if quick, dependable withdrawals rank above the tightest pricing.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking
Distinguished by an 8.6-rated app despite modest 8.0 market coverage, ESPN BET keeps things streamlined with live betting, same-game parlays and cash-out. Deposits start at $10 through PayPal, Venmo or online banking, and withdrawals complete within a 0–24h window under state regulation. A sensible pick for casual bettors who value a clean, familiar-feeling app over the deepest sport catalogue.
Licence State regulators ✓Min deposit 10Withdrawal time 0–24hPayments PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking
Rounding out the list, Hard Rock Bet pairs an 8.5-rated app with an 8.3 withdrawals mark and fast-payout support, settling cash within 0–24h. Live betting and same-game parlays are covered, funded from $10 through PayPal, Venmo or online banking under state licensing. A reasonable option for those wanting reliable payouts and a straightforward app rather than the widest market depth.
All nine operators below hold licences with state gaming regulators such as the NJ DGE, New York State Gaming Commission, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Michigan Gaming Control Board. Rankings reflect our scoring across odds, market coverage, app, payments, withdrawals and support.
bet365 — best all-round: top market coverage (9.6) and sports depth (9.5), strongest live capability (9.4). Founded 2000.
DraftKings — best app-first experience with deep parlay tools; highest best-price share in our odds sample.
FanDuel — closest challenger to DraftKings, strong Same Game Parlay and live capability (8.9).
BetMGM — solid features and licence safety (9.2), but weaker odds pricing in our sample.
Caesars Sportsbook — wide reach and reliable app; mid-pack margins.
BetRivers — best withdrawals score in the group (8.6) despite a smaller market menu.
ESPN BET — strong app (8.6) tied to ESPN content; lighter market coverage.
Fanatics Sportsbook — competitive margins in our sample and a well-rated app (8.7).
Hard Rock Bet — decent withdrawals (8.3) and app; the lightest market coverage here (7.8).
Every operator listed offers a $10 minimum deposit, iOS and Android apps, and quoted withdrawal times of 0–24 hours. The differences that matter are odds sharpness, which payment methods each supports and how deep the sports menu goes.
How we rank betting sites in the United States
Our score for each of the best bookmakers in the United States combines eleven weighted categories: odds, market coverage, sports depth, live capability, bet builder, licence safety, payments, withdrawals, app, features and support. We don't run first-hand deposits or withdrawals — payment lists, withdrawal windows and app availability come from operator data, and our safety checks are limited to confirming each book is licensed by a state regulator.
For odds we use sampled market data where available. Best-price share tells you how often a book had the top price in our sample; average margin shows how much the book builds into its lines (lower is better for you):
DraftKings: best-price share 52.7%, average margin 4.27% (1,097 markets sampled)
Fanatics: best-price share 41.4%, average margin 4.23% (495 sampled)
FanDuel: best-price share 36.0%, average margin 4.44% (627 sampled)
Caesars: best-price share 34.5%, average margin 5.28% (937 sampled)
BetRivers: best-price share 29.0%, average margin 6.40% (513 sampled)
BetMGM: best-price share 19.4%, average margin 5.25% (465 sampled)
DraftKings and Fanatics carried the tightest margins in these samples, which is why DraftKings ranks second overall despite bet365 leading on breadth. BetRivers' 6.40% average margin was the widest of the sampled books, so it lags on price even though it scores well on withdrawals.
Licensed and legal betting sites United States: how state rules work
US sports betting is legal only where a state has passed and regulated it, and each licensed operator must hold a licence in every state where it operates. There is no single national licence. An operator approved in New Jersey by the DGE has to be separately approved by, for example, the Michigan Gaming Control Board or the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board before you can legally bet there.
That has three practical consequences:
Availability varies by state. A sportsbook on this page may be live in New York and Ohio but not yet in your state.
The minimum age is 21 in regulated states — higher than many overseas markets.
Rules, self-exclusion tools and available markets can differ between states even for the same brand.
States where these operators are commonly licensed include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia and Massachusetts. Always confirm the book is licensed in your own state before depositing — if an app lets you register but you're located in an unregulated state, it will geolocate and block wagering. For a focused list, see our page on legal betting sites in the United States.
bet365 — best overall for market coverage and live betting
bet365 tops our ranking with the best market coverage (9.6) and sports depth (9.5) of any operator here, plus the strongest live capability score (9.4). Its features list includes Live Betting, Cash Out, Bet Builder, Live Streaming and mobile betting, and the app rates 9.3 across iOS and Android. Licence safety scores 9.5, the highest in the group.
On payments, bet365 supports PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa, with a $10 minimum deposit and 0–24h withdrawals. Its odds score of 8.8 is the best of the group, though bet365 wasn't in our sampled margin data, so we judge pricing on the category score rather than best-price share.
Choose bet365 if you want the widest set of markets, in-play depth and streaming in one app. Avoid it only if it isn't yet licensed in your state — check availability first. Full detail is in our bet365 review.
Topping this list for market coverage (9.6) and sports depth (9.5), bet365 also carries the strongest odds rating at 8.8, plus live streaming and a bet-builder inside an app scoring 9.3. Withdrawals process within a 0–24h window, minimums start at $10, and PayPal, Venmo, online banking and Visa are all supported. Choose bet365 if you want the widest range of sports and in-play markets under NJ DGE oversight.
The essentials check out: deposits via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking from 10, published withdrawal window 0–24h. Licence verified in the NJ DGE and others register. The iOS + Android app is the easiest way to use it.
Matching bet365 for app quality at 9.3, FanDuel blends a polished mobile experience with live streaming, same-game parlays and cash-out. It took best price on 37% of 594 sampled markets at a 4.4% average margin, and withdrawals settle within 0–24h via PayPal, Venmo, Visa or online banking from a $10 minimum. Suited to bettors who prioritise a smooth, feature-rich app alongside fair pricing.
The essentials check out: deposits via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking from 10, published withdrawal window 0–24h. Licence verified in the State regulators register. The iOS + Android app is the easiest way to use it.
Leading the sampled price comparison, DraftKings landed best odds on 54% of markets across 1,077 selections, with an average margin of 4.3%. Its 9.2-rated app pairs same-game parlays, cash-out and fast payouts, while deposits start at $10 through PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+. Money clears in 0–24h. Go with DraftKings if consistently competitive pricing matters more to you than any other single factor here.
DraftKings covers the basics on paper and in the data: deposits from 10 via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, stated payout time 0–24h, licence confirmed in the State regulators register. Apps available on iOS + Android. Support rating: 8.2/10.
Sitting mid-table with a 9.2 licence-safety mark and an 8.8-rated app, BetMGM offered best price on 19% of 422 sampled markets, its 5.2% average margin the trade-off. Live betting, same-game parlays, cash-out and streaming are all present, funded from $10 via PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+. Payouts land inside 0–24h. Worth considering if brand familiarity and a solid all-round app outweigh sharpest odds.
The essentials check out: deposits via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking from 10, published withdrawal window 0–24h. Licence verified in the State regulators register. The iOS + Android app is the easiest way to use it.
Punching above its 8.5 app score, Caesars Sportsbook returned best price on 36% of a large 890-market sample, though margins averaged 5.2%. Core tools cover live betting, same-game parlays and cash-out, with $10 deposits handled by PayPal, Venmo, online banking or Play+ and withdrawals inside 0–24h. Reasonable for those drawn to a recognised name who still want frequently competitive lines on mainstream events.
Caesars Sportsbook covers the basics on paper and in the data: deposits from 10 via PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking, stated payout time 0–24h, licence confirmed in the State regulators register. Apps available on iOS + Android. Support rating: 8/10.
State gaming regulators (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB…) · 21+
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal in another state — availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator.
Legal betting in United States
Betting is legal and regulated in United States — the watchdog is State gaming regulators (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB…), and you need to be 21 or older. Before an operator appears anywhere on this site we confirm its licence directly against the regulator's records, not against the operator's own footer. If you ever have a payment dispute with a licensed site, you can escalate it to State gaming regulators (NJ DGE, NYSGC, PGCB, MGCB…); that route simply doesn't exist with offshore books, which is why we never list them.
DraftKings and FanDuel — the parlay and app leaders
DraftKings ranks second overall and led our odds sample on both best-price share (52.7%) and a tight 4.27% average margin — meaning it had the top price more often than any rival we sampled. Its app scores 9.2, and features include Same Game Parlay, Cash Out, Fast Payout and Live Streaming. Payments cover PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Play+.
FanDuel is a near-mirror on features and matches DraftKings on app rating (9.3), with slightly stronger live capability (8.9) but a wider sampled margin (4.44%). It supports PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Visa.
Choose DraftKings if price and parlay building matter most and you want the sharpest sampled pricing. Choose FanDuel if you prefer its interface and live menu, or if its Visa support suits you better than Play+. Both are strong picks for best betting apps in the United States. See the DraftKings review and FanDuel review for specifics.
BetMGM, Caesars and the chasing pack
BetMGM scores well on licence safety (9.2) and features, with Same Game Parlay, Live Betting, Cash Out and Live Streaming, plus PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Play+. Its weak spot is pricing — it had the top price in only 19.4% of our sampled markets and carried a 5.25% average margin. Pick BetMGM for its rewards ecosystem and app; look elsewhere if line value is your priority.
Caesars Sportsbook offers wide availability and a 34.5% best-price share, but a 5.28% average margin puts its value mid-pack. It supports PayPal, Venmo, Online Banking and Play+.
BetRivers earns the best withdrawals score of the group (8.6) and supports Same Game Parlay and Fast Payout, but its 6.40% sampled margin was the widest here and its market menu (8.2) is lighter. It's a reasonable pick if fast cashouts matter more than the deepest markets.
ESPN BET (app 8.6), Fanatics Sportsbook (app 8.7, tight 4.23% sampled margin) and Hard Rock Bet round out the field. Fanatics stands out on sampled value; ESPN BET leans on its ESPN content integration; Hard Rock Bet posts solid withdrawals (8.3) but the lightest coverage. Compare them side by side in our all bookmakers list and the comparisons hub.
Payment methods: PayPal, Venmo, Play+ and more
Every operator here uses a $10 minimum deposit and quotes 0–24 hour withdrawals, so the deciding factor is which method you actually use. Support splits like this:
PayPal — supported by all nine operators. The most universal option.
Venmo — bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics and Hard Rock Bet.
Online Banking — supported by all nine.
Visa — bet365 and FanDuel.
Play+ — DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and BetRivers.
If you rely on Venmo, note that BetRivers is the one book here that doesn't list it. Play+ prepaid users have four choices led by DraftKings and Caesars. For method-specific shortlists, see PayPal betting sites, Venmo betting sites, Play+ betting sites, Visa betting sites, Online Banking betting sites and Apple Pay betting sites.
We report these payment lists from operator data and do not verify them through personal deposits or withdrawals.
Sports and competitions coverage
The major US sportsbooks all cover the core American leagues plus international sports. Across the operators here you'll find betting on:
American Football — NFL and NCAAF
Basketball — NBA, NCAAB and EuroLeague
Baseball — MLB
Ice Hockey — NHL
MMA / UFC
Football (soccer) — MLS, Champions League, Europa League, Serie A, Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores and the World Cup
Golf, and Tennis across the ATP Tour and WTA Tour
bet365 leads on sports depth (9.5), which shows most in secondary markets and international soccer competitions like the Champions League and Serie A. If you bet mainly one sport, our sport pages narrow the field: American Football betting sites, Basketball betting sites, Baseball betting sites, Ice Hockey betting sites, MMA / UFC betting sites, Football betting sites, Golf betting sites and Tennis betting sites. For live prices, check betting odds United States.
Which betting site should you choose?
Match the operator to how you bet:
Want the widest markets and best live/streaming coverage: bet365 (market coverage 9.6, live 9.4).
Want the sharpest sampled pricing and parlay tools: DraftKings (52.7% best-price share, 4.27% margin).
Prefer a polished app and strong Same Game Parlay: FanDuel (app 9.3, live 8.9).
Want tight value from a smaller brand: Fanatics (4.23% sampled margin).
Prioritize fast, reliable withdrawals: BetRivers (withdrawals 8.6) or Hard Rock Bet (8.3).
Value a rewards ecosystem over line value: BetMGM or Caesars.
Want ESPN content built into the book: ESPN BET.
Whatever you pick, confirm it holds a licence in your state, remember the 21+ minimum age, and compare live odds before you commit a stake. Our compare betting sites tools and market movers page help you spot where value sits before kickoff.
How we rank
Every operator on this page went through the same checklist before it could be listed for United States: we verify the licence against the regulator's public register, document the payment methods, minimum deposits and published withdrawal windows, review the apps and measure everyday odds against our live feed. Safety and payout reliability carry the heaviest weight in the final score, followed by payment coverage, app quality and pricing. If a site fails licence verification, it isn't ranked lower — it's excluded.
US sports betting is regulated state by state. An operator licensed in New Jersey is not automatically legal in another state — availability, minimum age and rules depend on your state regulator.
25% Licence & safety15% Payments15% Withdrawal time15% Best odds10% Apps10% Features
FAQ
What are the best betting sites in the United States right now?
In our ranking, bet365 leads on market coverage (9.6) and live betting, followed by DraftKings and FanDuel, which score highest on app quality and parlay features. DraftKings also had the strongest sampled odds value, with the top price in 52.7% of the markets we sampled.
Are these betting sites legal in my state?
Only where the operator is licensed. US sports betting is regulated state by state, so each book must hold a licence in every state where it operates. A brand live in New Jersey may not be available in your state. Always confirm licensing with your state regulator before depositing. The minimum age is 21 in every regulated state.
Which US betting sites offer the best odds?
From our sampled market data, DraftKings had the highest best-price share (52.7%) and Fanatics the tightest average margin (4.23%). FanDuel and Caesars sat mid-pack, while BetRivers carried the widest sampled margin at 6.40%. bet365 scores highest on our odds category rating (8.8) but wasn't in the margin sample.
Which betting apps are best in the United States?
FanDuel and bet365 lead app ratings at 9.3, with DraftKings at 9.2. ESPN BET (8.6) and Fanatics (8.7) also rate well among the newer brands. All nine operators offer both iOS and Android apps. See our betting apps United States page for a dedicated comparison.
Which sites accept PayPal and Venmo?
All nine operators here support PayPal and Online Banking. Venmo is supported by every book except BetRivers. Visa is offered by bet365 and FanDuel, while Play+ is available at DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars and BetRivers.
How fast are withdrawals?
Every operator on this page quotes a withdrawal window of 0–24 hours, based on operator data. BetRivers earns the highest withdrawals score in our ranking (8.6), followed by Hard Rock Bet and DraftKings. We report these figures from published data rather than personal payout testing.
What is the minimum deposit at US betting sites?
All nine operators in this comparison list a $10 minimum deposit. Actual limits per payment method can vary by state, so check within the app once you've confirmed the book is licensed where you live.
