Top Online Sportsbooks in the US: Legal Sports Betting Apps Compared

Online sports betting is now legal and live in 31 states plus Washington, DC, and roughly a dozen sportsbook brands share that market. Two of them, DraftKings and FanDuel, take about seven of every ten dollars bet in New York. The rest compete on welcome offers, odds, payment options and the quality of their apps.

This guide lists every licensed online sportsbook still operating in the US, describes the top ones in detail and compares their apps side by side. Welcome offers and Promo Codes come from each operator’s own pages. App ratings were checked on the US App Store on November 2, 2026.

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Our recommended sports betting apps: Hard Rock Bet, FanDuel and Betinia

Of all the licensed apps, these are the three we recommend first, each for a different kind of bettor.

1. Hard Rock Bet: the all-rounder. 4.9 stars from 361,000 App Store ratings, level with BetRivers at the top of the US market. Deposits and withdrawals by PayPal, Venmo, debit card or bank transfer, plus same game parlays, prop parlays and daily odds boosts. New users bet $5 and get up to $500 in No Sweat Bets, with no Promo Code. Live in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia, and the only legal online sportsbook in Florida.
2. FanDuel: the easiest app for new bettors. The most-rated sports betting app in the US, 4.8 stars from 2.3 million ratings, with a clean bet slip and fast in-play markets in 25 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. Its November welcome offer pays $200 in Bonus Bets for a $5 bet on each of four days in a row, win or lose, with no Promo Code. sportsbook.fanduel.com
3. Betinia: the new sports betting app in New Jersey. Launched in 2026, Betinia puts its sportsbook, casino and live dealer games in one New Jersey app. New players get up to $250 in No Sweat Bets plus 100 Bonus Spins with Promo Code HORSEBET: five tokens of up to $50 each, on bets of $20 or more at odds of -150 or longer. Read our Betinia sportsbook review.

This is our editorial pick, made separately from the popularity ranking below. drone.bet partners with Hard Rock Bet and Betinia. FanDuel is not a partner.

Legal US sports betting sites: every licensed operator

These brands hold state licenses and take online bets today. The number in brackets is how many states or jurisdictions each lists on its own site or App Store page.

• DraftKings Sportsbook (27 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico)
• FanDuel Sportsbook (25 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico)
• BetMGM (about 25 jurisdictions)
• Caesars Sportsbook (about 24 states, plus DC and Puerto Rico)
• Fanatics Sportsbook (23 states plus DC)
• theScore Bet, formerly ESPN Bet (20 states plus DC)
• bet365 (18 states plus DC)
• BetRivers (15 states)
• Bally Bet (12 states)
• Hard Rock Bet (10 states, including Florida)
• Circa Sports (6 states)
• Ember Sportsbook, formerly Betly (Ohio and West Virginia)
• Borgata Sports (New Jersey only)

Some states run a single operator. DraftKings is the only online sportsbook in New Hampshire and Oregon, BetRivers powers Delaware’s lottery sportsbook, and Hard Rock Bet holds Florida under the Seminole compact.

Several brands have left the market. Underdog closed its sportsbook in December 2025 and now offers only pick’em and prediction products, Betly became Ember in July 2026, and Resorts World Bet stopped reporting in New York in 2025.

The top online sportsbooks, ranked by popularity

1. DraftKings Sportsbook

   DraftKings is the largest sportsbook in New York by handle and the widest-reaching brand in the country, live in 27 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. It added Arkansas in early 2026, after Delaware North moved its Betly sportsbook there over to DraftKings, and it is the only online sportsbook in New Hampshire and Oregon.

   The app is built around same game parlays, live betting and a large props menu, and it adds its own formats such as the NFL Moonshot game for the 2026 season. In states without a sportsbook license, the same app offers DraftKings Predictions, a federally regulated prediction market rather than a sportsbook.

   DraftKings’ promotion pages sit behind a login, so check the current new-user offer in the app before you register. Its most recent public launch offer, for Arkansas in March 2026, was “bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets.”

   Who it suits: bettors who want the deepest parlay and props menus and one account that works across most legal states. sportsbook.draftkings.com

2. FanDuel Sportsbook

   FanDuel takes the largest share of sportsbook revenue in New York (38% in August 2026) and has the most-rated sports betting app in the US: 4.8 stars from 2.3 million ratings. It is live in 25 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, and added Arkansas in 2026.

   Its November 2026 welcome offer gives new customers “$200 in Bonus Bets guaranteed by placing a qualifying wager of at least $5 each day for four consecutive days.” That is $50 in Bonus Bets a day, each set expiring after seven days. FanDuel says it does not use promo codes. The app is known for a clean bet slip, same game parlays across the major leagues and fast in-play markets.

   Who it suits: new bettors who want the simplest app, and anyone who prefers a welcome offer that pays out whether or not the first bets win. sportsbook.fanduel.com

3. Fanatics Sportsbook

   Fanatics is the clear number three in New York, with about 12% of handle in August 2026. It operates in 23 states plus DC. In September 2026 it relaunched its app as Fanatics Sports & Casino, which puts the sportsbook, the casino and its Fanatics Markets prediction product in one place.

   The hook is FanCash: every settled bet earns rewards you can spend on jerseys and merchandise from the Fanatics store. Fanatics also offers first-half injury protection on eligible player props. Check the welcome offer on the Fanatics site for your state before signing up.

   Who it suits: fans who already buy team gear and want their betting to earn something tangible. sportsbook.fanatics.com

4. BetMGM

   BetMGM, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain, lists about 25 US jurisdictions in its App Store description. It took 6.9% of New York handle in August 2026 and holds a 4.8 rating from 261,000 App Store ratings.

   In Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia, the current offer is “Get up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets over your first 10 days.” You get one No Sweat Token a day, each covering a bet of up to $100, after a minimum first deposit of $10. That offer excludes New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and West Virginia, which have their own versions. BetMGM is strong on props, futures and teasers, and links to MGM Rewards points.

   Who it suits: bettors who visit MGM resorts and want their online play to earn hotel and dining rewards. sports.betmgm.com

5. Caesars Sportsbook

   Caesars, which bought William Hill’s US business in 2021, runs online betting in about 24 states plus DC and Puerto Rico, and it was one of the first brands live in Maine. Its app is rated 4.7 from 116,000 ratings, and it took 6.5% of New York handle in August 2026.

   The current welcome offer is straightforward: “Place your first bet of $1 or more to receive 10 100% Profit Boosts, Up to $25 Max Bet per Boost.” The boosts are added automatically and last 14 days. Every bet earns Caesars Rewards credits, which convert into hotel stays and dining at Caesars properties.

   Who it suits: Caesars Rewards members and bettors who prefer boosted odds to bonus bets. caesars.com/sportsbook-and-casino

6. Hard Rock Bet

   Hard Rock Bet shares the highest App Store rating among US sportsbooks with BetRivers: 4.9 stars, from 361,000 ratings. It is live in 10 states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia. In Florida, under the Seminole Tribe’s compact, it is the only legal online sportsbook.

   New users can “Bet $5 and Get Up to $500 in No Sweat Bets,” with no Promo Code required. Hard Rock Bet supports bank transfer, debit card, PayPal and Venmo, and its betting menu includes same game parlays, prop parlays and daily odds boosts. It is not licensed in New York.

   Who it suits: Florida bettors, and anyone who values a highly rated app with PayPal and Venmo withdrawals.

7. bet365

   bet365 is the British giant’s US arm, licensed in 18 states plus DC, with Michigan added in April 2026 and DC in September 2026. Its app is rated 4.8 from 355,000 ratings. It is not licensed in New York.

   bet365 is known for in-play betting on a huge range of sports, from NFL to international soccer, tennis and table tennis, and for live streaming in its app. Its App Store listing notes that the new customer offer excludes residents of Illinois, Tennessee and West Virginia. Check the current offer on bet365’s site for your state.

   Who it suits: in-play bettors and anyone who bets on soccer and international sports. bet365.com

8. theScore Bet

   theScore Bet replaced ESPN Bet on December 1, 2025, when PENN Entertainment and ESPN ended their partnership early. It is live in 20 states plus DC and shares a 4.8-rated app (224,000 ratings) with PENN’s Hollywood Casino in states that allow online casinos.

   The welcome offer on theScore Bet’s site reads “New Players Bet $10, Get $100 in Bonus Bets If You Win.” The app ties in closely with theScore’s sports news and scores app, which many bettors already use.

   Who it suits: theScore app users who want scores, news and betting under one login. thescore.bet

9. BetRivers

   BetRivers, from Rush Street Interactive, is live in 15 states and runs the Delaware Lottery’s online sportsbook. Its combined casino and sportsbook app is rated 4.9 from 52,000 ratings.

   BetRivers publishes a Promo Code: register with SPORTS for a “$500 2nd Chance Free Bet.” Its iRush Rewards program pays out on both casino and sportsbook play.

   Who it suits: bettors who like a single app for sports and casino, and smaller-market players in Delaware. betrivers.com

10. Bally Bet

    Bally Bet operates in 12 states, including New York and Massachusetts, and is rated 4.6 from 52,000 ratings. Its offer is “Bet $10 and get $50 in Bonus Bets”: make a first deposit, then place a cash bet of $10 or more at odds of -250 or longer. The bonus tokens can be used on same game parlays and expire after seven days.

    Who it suits: casual bettors who want a small, low-risk welcome offer. ballybet.com

Newer and regional sportsbooks

Betinia Sportsbook launched in New Jersey in 2026 through a market-access deal with Caesars. It offers “Up to $250 in No Sweat Bets + 100 Bonus Spins” with Promo Code HORSEBET. Circa Sports, from the Las Vegas resort, focuses on higher limits and sharp lines in Nevada, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri, without a welcome bonus. Borgata Sports runs on BetMGM’s platform in New Jersey only.

Sports betting apps compared: ratings, reach and offers

App Store ratings on the US store, checked November 2, 2026. Apple rounds rating counts. FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics use one app for their sportsbook, casino and prediction products, so their counts include all three.

Sportsbook	App Store rating	Ratings	States live	Welcome offer	Promo Code
FanDuel	4.8	2.3M	25 + DC, PR	$200 in Bonus Bets for four $5 bets	None
DraftKings	4.8	1.4M	27 + DC, PR	Shown in app	None
Hard Rock Bet	4.9	361K	10	Bet $5, get up to $500 in No Sweat Bets	None
bet365	4.8	355K	18 + DC	See bet365 for your state	Not published
Fanatics	4.8	291K	23 + DC	See Fanatics for your state	Not published
BetMGM	4.8	261K	About 25	Up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets (IL, NC, OH, TN, VA)	None
theScore Bet	4.8	224K	20 + DC	Bet $10, get $100 if you win	None
Caesars	4.7	116K	About 24 + DC, PR	10 x 100% Profit Boosts	None
BetRivers	4.9	52K	15	$500 2nd Chance Free Bet	SPORTS
Bally Bet	4.6	52K	12	Bet $10, get $50 in Bonus Bets	None
Betinia	4.2	573	NJ	Up to $250 in No Sweat Bets + 100 Bonus Spins	HORSEBET

Where online sports betting is legal

Online sports betting is live statewide in these 31 states and DC: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Puerto Rico also has legal mobile betting.

Missouri was the most recent state to launch, on December 1, 2025. Arkansas opened up to national brands in 2026, when DraftKings and FanDuel arrived. Nevada allows mobile betting, but you have to register in person at a casino first.

The ten largest markets

Our state guides cover the licensed operators, rules and offers in each.

State	Licensed online sportsbooks include	Online casino too?
New York	DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, theScore Bet, Bally Bet	No
New Jersey	FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics, BetMGM, bet365, Hard Rock Bet, Betinia, Borgata	Yes
Pennsylvania	FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, bet365, theScore Bet, BetRivers	Yes
Michigan	FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Hard Rock Bet, BetRivers	Yes
Illinois	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics, Hard Rock Bet, Circa	No
Ohio	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, bet365, Ember	No
Massachusetts	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, Bally Bet	No
Arizona	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, bet365, BetRivers	No
Colorado	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Hard Rock Bet, Circa, bet365	No
North Carolina	DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, bet365	No

For launch dates, regulators and tax rates, see our legal sports betting states guide.

Retail-only and newly legal states

Mississippi allows mobile betting only on casino property. Washington, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota have tribal or retail sportsbooks only. Wisconsin legalized tribal online betting in April 2026, but it is not yet live. California, Texas and Georgia still have no legal sports betting, despite repeated attempts.

How to sign up at an online sportsbook

1. Check you are in a legal state. You need to be physically inside one of the states above, and 21 or over in most of them.
2. Pick an app and download it. Use the official App Store or Google Play listing, or the operator’s own website.
3. Register. Enter your legal name, address, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number. Add a Promo Code here if the operator publishes one.
4. Allow location services. The app confirms you are in a legal state before every bet.
5. Deposit and place your first bet. Read the welcome offer terms first, as most need a minimum deposit and a qualifying bet within a set time.

Withdrawals and banking at betting apps

Every licensed sportsbook verifies your identity before your first withdrawal. You will be asked for your name, address, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number, and sometimes a photo ID. Do it on day one, not on the day you want your winnings.

Withdrawals normally go back to the method you deposited with. E-wallets such as PayPal and Venmo, where offered, are usually the quickest once your account is verified. Online bank transfers take longer, and debit cards are not always available for withdrawals. Hard Rock Bet, for example, lists bank transfer, debit card, PayPal and Venmo. Check the cashier for the options in your state.

Odds, live betting and same game parlays

All the major apps now offer same game parlays, live in-play markets and player props on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and college sports. The differences are in the details. bet365 is built around in-play betting and live streaming, Fanatics adds injury protection on some props, and Caesars and BetMGM lean on boosts and rewards.

Prices differ too. The same bet can pay noticeably more at one sportsbook than another, so holding two or three accounts and comparing before you bet is worth the effort. Our odds converter and parlay calculator help you compare like for like.

Sportsbook promo codes and welcome offers explained

Most US welcome offers take one of four forms. Bonus bets give you a fixed amount of free bets for a small first bet, as at FanDuel and theScore Bet. No Sweat or second-chance bets refund a losing first bet as a Bonus Bet, as at Hard Rock Bet, BetMGM and BetRivers. Profit boosts, Caesars’ choice, increase the winnings on a set number of bets. Some apps add casino spins on top.

Promo Codes are less common than they used to be, because most offers attach to the sign-up link. Where an operator publishes one, such as SPORTS at BetRivers or HORSEBET at Betinia, enter it on the registration form. Remember that Bonus Bets usually return only the winnings, not the stake. Our guide to sportsbook betting bonuses explains the terms, and the promos section lists current codes by state.

Betting apps or mobile sites?

Every major sportsbook offers both a downloadable app and a mobile or desktop website. The apps are faster and handle geolocation more smoothly. The website still needs a location plug-in on desktop, and you must be inside a legal state either way.

Sportsbooks vs prediction markets

DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics now also sell prediction markets, regulated federally by the CFTC as event contracts, in states such as California, Texas and Florida where they cannot run sportsbooks. These are not state-licensed sports betting. Several states, including Tennessee, are challenging them in court. Our prediction markets guide covers how they work and where they are legal.

Taxes on sports betting winnings

Sports betting winnings are taxable income under federal law, and most states tax them too. Sportsbooks issue a Form W-2G for larger wins. From the 2026 tax year, people who itemize can deduct gambling losses only up to 90% of those losses, against winnings. See IRS Topic 419 or a tax advisor for your situation.

Bet responsibly

Every licensed app offers deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion, and many states run their own exclusion programs. Set limits before you start. If betting stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER or see our responsible gambling page.

21+ (18+ in some states). Must be physically located in a legal state. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.