With NCAA football just around the corner, and the NFL preseason already underway, it’s time to think about getting set up with your online sportsbook account.
Whether you are new to betting sports, or are looking to bet smarter by adding additional books so that you can shop lines, I can recommend three online sportsbooks for the upcoming football season.
- BetOnline Sportsbook
- Use promo code FIRST on your first-ever deposit to score a 25% bonus, worth up to $1,000.00 in sports free plays. Get a 25% bonus on your subsequent deposits using promo code LIFEBONUS. Both promotions have only a 6x rollover.
- Full site review here.
- Top Bet Sportsbook
- 50% match on your first deposit. Win up to $10 with no risk on every Monday Night Football Game. Free contests run all week. And get $5 free at the casino.
- Full site review here.
- Bovada Sportsbook
- 50% match on your first deposit. Online sports betting has never been easier than with Bovada. Bet anywhere, anytime with our Mobile Betting, Live Sports Betting, and In-Play Betting odds and action.
- Full site review here.
I can recommend these sites because:
- I have personally used these sites without any problems
- These site have been in business for years
- They are rated 4 or 5 (out of 5) stars at my site — The Online Casino Gambling Directory
- They accept players from must jurisdictions, including the United States
- Deposits are a breeze using most major credit cards
- New players get a 25% or more deposit bonus
- Cashouts are free / low-cost
As always, if you have any questions, send me an email and I will be happy to help!
October is such a great time for sports in the United States. With the MLB Playoffs in full swing, the NFL division races starting to take some shape, and the excitement of NCAA football, nearly every day provides a chance to make a bet and add a little more flavor to your days and evenings rooting for your favorite teams.
For October 2014 only, BetOnline is offering a 50% bonus for new members. This is double the normal deposit bonus that they normally offer, and is a great way to:
- Add another sportsbook to your list so you can shop for best lines, or
- Get started with a reputable online sportsbook.
The minimum deposit that you must make to get the bonus is $50. In order to get the maximum bonus, you’ll want to make a $2000 deposit and get a $1000 bonus. Most credit cards are accepted. In any event:
- You must use a link in this post to signup at BetOnline, and
- Enter promo code OCT50 when making your initial deposit.
The bonus comes with a 10x playthrough, meaning that you will need to wager 10x your deposit before you can request a payout. For a deposit bonus this big — 50% — this is a reasonable playthrough requirement. There are others terms and conditions, so be sure to read up on them before making your deposit.
Speaking of payouts, BetOnline offers several methods. For players in the United States, they offer:
- Person-to-Person (e.g. Western Union, MoneyGram) for payouts between $50 and $900. However, the fees are very high for this type of payout ($34 – $180). (You may be interested to note that you’ll find these high fees at any online sportsbook for a Person-to-Person payout; that’s because the fees are set by the processor, not the sportsbook.)
- Checks for payouts between $500 and $2500. Checks must be deposited at a bank (not a Check-And-Go or similar store), and carry a very reasonable fee of between $25 – $50 which you determine by how quickly you want the check delivers (slower is cheaper).
- Bank Wires for your really big payouts, up to $15K each. These carry a fee of up to $75 charged by BetOnline, plus your bank fees to accept an international wire transfer (could be free, but is typically around $30).
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