Betting Guides
Straightforward explainers for common US bet types and odds concepts—kept up to date and easy to follow. 174 comprehensive guides covering everything from basics to advanced strategy.
Category
Bet Types & How to Bet
6-Point Teasers Explained
Learn how 6-point teasers work in NFL betting. Understand key number coverage, optimal spread ranges, pricing, and strategy for the most popular teaser option.
7 Point Teaser Explained: How It Works, Odds and Strategy
Learn how 7-point teasers work in NFL betting. Understand odds, payouts, key numbers, and strategies for winning 7-point teaser bets.
Alternate Spreads Explained
Learn how alternative spreads work, when to buy or sell points, and strategies for using alt spreads in NFL, NBA & more.
American Odds Explained
Learn how to read American odds in sports betting. Understand positive and negative odds, calculate payouts, and convert to other formats.
Arbitrage Betting Guide
Learn how arbitrage betting works, calculate sure bets with our free arbitrage calculator, and understand US legality and sportsbook limits. Real examples included.
Asian Handicap Betting Explained: How Quarter-Goal Lines Work
Learn Asian handicap betting with our complete guide. Covers half-goal, quarter-goal, and full-goal lines plus strategies for soccer and other sports.
Bad Beat in Sports Betting
Learn what a bad beat is in sports betting, see famous examples, understand why they happen, and discover strategies to handle bad beats without tilting.
Best Time to Bet
Learn when to place your sports bets for the best odds. Discover optimal timing strategies for NFL, NBA, MLB, and more to maximize betting value.
Betting Against the Spread
Learn what against the spread (ATS) means, how to bet ATS in NFL and NBA, read ATS records, and use proven strategies to improve your spread betting results.
Betting Line Shopping
Learn how line shopping works, why comparing odds across sportsbooks improves your ROI, and strategies to find the best price on every bet.
Betting on Favorites vs Underdogs: Strategy, Math & When to Use Each
Underdogs at +200 with 35% win rate are profitable long-term. When to bet favorites vs underdogs with real data and sport-specific strategies.
Betting Trends Analysis
Learn how to analyze betting trends including ATS records, totals patterns, and public money data. Use trends to find value in your sports bets.
Buying Points in Sports Betting
Learn when buying points in sports betting is worth the extra juice. Covers key numbers, cost analysis, NFL/NBA strategies, and common mistakes.
Closing Line Value: Beat the Market
Learn what closing line value (CLV) is, how to calculate it, and why it is the best predictor of long-term sports betting success.
Common Over/Under Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid costly over/under betting mistakes. Learn how to stop overreacting to trends, line shop effectively, manage bankroll properly, and bet totals responsibly for NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
Common Point Spread Mistakes: What to Avoid & How to Fix Them
Learn the most common point spread betting mistakes and how to avoid them. Includes tips on vig, key numbers, line shopping, bankroll management & more.
Common Prop Betting Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid costly prop betting mistakes with our complete guide. Learn about bankroll errors, correlation traps, vig, line shopping & responsible betting.
Common Same Game Parlay Mistakes (and What to Do Instead)
Learn the most common same game parlay mistakes and how to avoid them. Practical tips for building smarter SGPs and managing correlation, stakes, and vig.
Correlated Parlay Guide: How Linked Bets Affect Your Odds
Learn how correlated parlays work and why understanding bet correlation matters. Discover NFL, NBA, and MLB correlated parlay examples and strategies.
Covering the Spread
Learn what covering the spread means, how ATS records work, and how point spread bets are graded. Includes examples from NFL, NBA & more.
Decimal Odds Explained
Learn how decimal odds work in sports betting. Understand payouts, convert to American and fractional formats, and calculate implied probability.
Early Betting Lines: How to Find and Bet Early Lines
Learn what early betting lines are, when they release by sport, and strategies for finding value in early lines before the market moves.
Expected Value Betting Guide
Learn expected value betting (+EV) with simple formulas, real examples, and our free EV calculator. Find value bets, track CLV, and size stakes responsibly.
Fractional Odds Explained
Learn how fractional odds work in sports betting. Understand payouts, convert to American and decimal formats, and calculate implied probability.
Futures Betting Guide
Learn how futures betting works, explore types of futures bets across NFL, NBA, and MLB, and discover strategies to find long-term value.
Game Props Explained: Complete Beginner Guide
Game props explained for beginners. Learn what game props are, how they differ from player props, common types & how to bet them responsibly.
Heavy Favorite Moneyline Strategy
Learn when heavy favorite moneyline bets are worth the risk. Breakeven math for -300 to -1000 odds, parlay strategies, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Historical Betting Trends: How to Use Past Data
Learn how to analyze historical betting trends including ATS records, totals patterns, and situational spots to make smarter sports betting decisions.
How to Calculate Parlay Odds: Formula, Examples & Payout Charts
Free parlay calculator + step-by-step formula. Convert American to decimal, multiply legs, get exact payouts. Works for 2-15 leg parlays.
How to Convert Odds: Complete Guide
Learn how to convert American, Decimal and Fractional odds into each other and into implied probability. Step-by-step formulas, tables and a free odds converter.
How to Read Moneyline Odds: American, Decimal & Fractional Explained
Learn how to read American, decimal, and fractional moneyline odds. Includes conversion formulas, implied probability, and real examples for beginners.
How to Read Over/Under Odds: Complete Guide to Totals Betting Odds
Master how to read over/under odds with our complete guide. Learn American odds, calculate payouts manually, understand vig, and find value in totals betting for NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
How to Read Prop Betting Odds: Complete Guide for Beginners (2026)
Learn how to read prop betting odds with our beginner-friendly guide. Understand American, decimal & fractional odds, implied probability & payouts.
How Weather Affects Over/Under Betting: NFL & MLB Totals Guide
Understand how weather impacts totals betting in NFL and MLB. Learn how wind, rain, temperature, and humidity affect over/under bets, with real examples and forecasting tips.
If Bet Explained: How Conditional Wagers Work
Learn how if bets work in sports betting. Understand conditional wagers, compare if bets to parlays, and discover when to use this betting strategy.
Implied Probability in Sports Betting
Learn how to convert betting odds into implied probability, spot sportsbook vig and find fair prices. Use our calculator to turn lines into real win percentages.
In-Game Betting Tips: Live Betting Strategies That Work
Master in-game betting with proven live betting tips and strategies. Learn when to bet, how to read live odds, and avoid common mistakes.
Injury Impact on Betting
Learn how injuries affect betting odds in NFL, NBA, and MLB. Understand line movement, timing strategies, and how to analyze injury impact on spreads.
Juice in Sports Betting
Learn what juice means in sports betting, how to calculate vig on any bet, and strategies to reduce the sportsbook edge. Includes formulas and examples.
Line Movement in Betting
Learn what causes betting lines to move and how to use line movement to find value. Understand sharp money, steam moves, and when to place your bets.
Moneyline Betting Guide
Learn how moneyline betting works, compare it to spreads, and use our free calculator for payouts. Legal US sportsbooks only. Bet safely and smarter.
Moneyline vs Spread
Learn the difference between moneyline and spread bets, when to use each, and how to spot value using our spread-to-moneyline calculator, examples, and strategy tips.
Over Under Betting Guide
Master over under betting with our complete guide. Learn totals betting basics, use our free calculator, get strategy tips for NFL/NBA/MLB, and discover how to find value on over/under bets.
Overnight Lines Betting: How to Bet Early Sports Lines
Learn what overnight lines are in sports betting. Discover when lines are released, why early lines matter, and strategies for betting overnight markets.
Player Props Betting
Complete guide to player props betting: what they are, how they work, legality, strategy basics & tools for NFL, NBA & MLB. For US bettors 21+.
Player Props Explained: Complete Beginner Guide (2026)
Player props explained for beginners. Learn what player props are, how they work, types by sport & how to bet them responsibly.
Pleaser Betting Explained: What They Are and How They Work
Learn what pleaser bets are, how they differ from teasers, typical payouts, and when this high-risk wager might make sense. Expert guide with examples.
Point Spread Betting: Complete Guide
Master point spread betting with our complete guide. Learn how spreads work, use our free calculator, understand key numbers, and develop winning strategies for NFL, NBA & more.
Point Spread Explained: How to Read Point Spreads in Sports Betting
Learn how to read point spreads with clear examples and a free calculator. Understand favourites, underdogs, pushes and key numbers before you bet.
Prop Bets Explained
Prop bets explained: learn the types, how odds work, and rules on injuries/overtime. Use our Prop Bet Calculator to check fair odds, implied probability and EV.
Public Betting Percentages
Learn what public betting percentages are, where to find them, and how to use bet and money percentages to identify contrarian betting opportunities.
Puck Line Betting Guide
Learn how puck line betting works in hockey. Covers -1.5 spreads, odds, strategies, alternate lines, and when to bet puck line vs moneyline.
Push in Sports Betting Explained
Learn what a push means in sports betting, how refunds work, push rules for parlays and teasers, and strategies to manage pushes across all bet types.
Reverse Bet Guide: How Action Reverse Wagers Work
Learn how reverse bets work in sports betting. Understand action reverse wagers, compare to if bets and parlays, and discover when to use this strategy.
Reverse Line Movement Explained
Learn what reverse line movement is and how to spot sharp money in sports betting. Complete guide to using RLM in your betting strategy.
Round Robin Betting Explained
Master round robin betting with our complete guide. Learn how combinations work, calculate costs & payouts, and use proven strategies for NFL, NBA, MLB & more.
Round Robin vs Parlay: Which Betting Strategy Is Right for You?
Compare round robin and parlay bets side-by-side. Learn which strategy fits your bankroll, risk tolerance, and betting goals with real examples and expert analysis.
Run Line Betting Guide
Learn run line betting for MLB. Understand -1.5/+1.5 spreads, compare to moneyline, and find strategies that work. Free calculator included.
Same Game Parlay Explained
Learn how same game parlays work, how books price them and when they are worth it. Use our Same Game Parlay Calculator to estimate payouts and build smarter SGPs.
Same Game Parlay vs Traditional Parlay: Key Differences & When to Use Each
Compare same game parlays vs traditional parlays: correlation, pricing, vig, and when to use each. Learn which parlay type fits your betting strategy.
Second Half Totals
Learn how second half totals work in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Strategies for 2H over/under bets, key factors to analyze, and common mistakes to avoid.
Sharp vs Square Betting
Learn the difference between sharp and square bettors, how to identify sharp action, and strategies to bet like a professional. Free guide with expert tips.
Situational Betting Spots
Learn how to identify situational betting spots that create value. Expert guide to revenge games, scheduling edges, motivation mismatches, and more.
Sports Betting Terms Glossary
Learn sports betting terms fast with clear definitions, real examples, and an A-Z glossary. Use our Odds Converter to read lines and payouts correctly.
Spread vs Over/Under Betting: When to Bet the Spread, When to Bet the Total
Understand the key differences between point spread and over/under betting. Learn when to choose spreads, when to bet totals, and get decision frameworks for NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
Steam Move in Betting
Learn what a steam move is in sports betting, how to identify steam, and whether following sharp money line shifts is a profitable strategy.
Team Totals Betting
Learn how team totals betting works, when to bet team totals vs game totals, and strategies by sport. Free calculator and expert tips for team total bets.
Teaser Betting Guide
Learn how teaser bets work with our free calculator, expert strategy, and real examples. Master teaser odds, payouts, and Wong teasers for NFL and NBA betting.
Totals Betting Strategy
Master over/under betting with our step-by-step guide. Learn totals basics, simple beginner strategies, intermediate tactics, and responsible gambling tips for NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
Totals Calculator
Use our Over Under Calculator to see payouts, implied probability and EV on totals bets for NFL, NBA, MLB and more. Built for US-regulated sportsbooks.
What Is Parlay Betting: Complete Guide
Learn how parlay betting works, calculate payouts, avoid common mistakes and use our free parlay calculator to build smarter sports multi-leg bets today.
What Is The Hook in Betting
Learn what the hook means in sports betting. Understand how the half-point in point spreads and totals affects your bets, key numbers, and winning strategies.
Betting Strategy Guides
Alternate Totals Strategy
Learn when and how to use alternate totals in sports betting. Covers pricing, key numbers, sport-specific strategies, and common mistakes to avoid.
Common Mistakes in Teaser Betting: What to Avoid When Building Teasers
Learn the most common teaser betting mistakes that cost bettors money. Avoid teasing through zero, ignoring push rules, and other costly errors.
Fade the Public Strategy
Learn how to fade the public in sports betting. This guide covers contrarian strategy, public betting data, and when betting against the crowd works best.
First Half Totals Strategy
Learn first half totals strategy for NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Understand 1H lines, sport-specific scoring patterns, and common mistakes to avoid.
Halftime Betting Strategy
Learn halftime betting strategies for NFL, NBA, and college sports. Expert tips for second-half spreads, totals, middling, and finding value at halftime.
Key Numbers in Point Spread Betting: NFL & NBA Guide
Learn why 3, 7 and 10 are key numbers in NFL spread betting, how to use them strategically, and when buying points across key numbers makes sense.
Live Betting Strategy
Live betting strategy for advanced bettors: EV checkpoints, timing triggers, hedge calculator, and middle examples. Avoid latency traps and bet smarter in-play.
Middle Betting Strategy
Learn middle betting strategy for sports betting. Discover how to find middles, calculate expected value, and win both sides of a bet across sportsbooks.
Moneyline Betting Strategy: Advanced Guide to Finding Value & Positive EV
Learn moneyline betting strategy with step-by-step examples, a free implied probability & no-vig calculator, plus tips for favorites, underdogs, parlays and live betting.
Moneyline Parlay Strategy
Learn moneyline parlay strategy including payout math, optimal leg count, sport-specific tips, and common mistakes. Free calculator included.
NBA Same Game Parlay Tips: Smarter Strategies for Basketball SGPs
Learn NBA same game parlay tips: player prop correlation, pace angles, blowout scripts, and common mistakes. Build smarter basketball SGPs with proven strategies.
NBA Teaser Strategy: When Basketball Teasers Make Sense
Learn NBA teaser strategy and when basketball teasers are worth betting. Understand why NBA teasers differ from NFL, plus calculator and pricing tips.
NFL Same Game Parlay Tips: Smarter Strategies for Football SGPs
Learn NFL same game parlay tips: correlation patterns, QB stacks, weather angles, and common mistakes. Build smarter football SGPs with proven strategies.
NFL Teaser Strategy: Complete Guide for 2026
Master NFL teaser strategy with our 2026 guide. Learn key numbers, leg selection, Wong teasers, pricing, and how to find value in NFL teaser betting.
Pace of Play & Totals Betting Strategy: NBA & NFL Guide
Master pace-based totals betting for NBA and NFL. Learn how possessions per game, tempo, and pace stats help you find value on over/under bets.
Player Prop Betting Strategy: How to Build a Profitable, Responsible Approach
Master player prop betting with our data-driven strategy guide. Learn projections, EV, bankroll management & sport-specific tips for NFL, NBA, MLB props.
Playoff Betting Strategy
Master playoff betting with expert strategies for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college sports. Learn line movement patterns, bankroll tips, and common mistakes.
Point Spread Betting Strategy: Complete Guide with Calculator
Learn proven point spread betting strategies, key numbers and bankroll tips – plus use our free spread calculator to price bets and compare odds across sportsbooks.
Prop Betting Strategy
Learn a data-driven prop betting strategy for player props, SGPs & live markets. Tools, tips & responsible guidance for US bettors 21+.
Round Robin Betting Strategy: Expert Tips for Smarter Multi-Leg Bets
Master round robin betting strategy with expert tips on leg selection, bankroll management, sport-specific plays, and avoiding common mistakes that cost bettors money.
Same Game Parlay Correlation: How the Hidden Tax on SGPs Really Works
Learn how same game parlay correlation works, how books price SGPs, and use our free SGP correlation calculator to see the hidden tax on your bets.
Same Game Parlay Strategy: How to Win More Without Chasing Long-shot Parlays
Learn a smarter same game parlay strategy: how correlation, line shopping and our free SGP calculator can help you bet more responsibly. 21+ only, T&Cs apply.
Teaser Betting Rules: How Sportsbooks Handle Pushes, Voids & Payouts
Understand teaser betting rules across major US sportsbooks. Learn how push, void, and correlation rules affect your teaser payouts.
Teaser vs Parlay vs Same Game Parlay: Which Multi-Leg Bet Is Best?
Compare teasers, parlays, and same game parlays. Learn the pros, cons, and when to use each multi-leg bet type for NFL and NBA betting.
Wong Teaser Strategy
Learn wong teaser strategy for NFL in 2026. See how pricing affects value and use our teaser calculator to find smarter betting spots.
Calculator & Tool Guides
Arbitrage Calculator: Guaranteed Profit
Use our free arbitrage calculator to split stakes and spot sure bets fast. Step-by-step examples, 2-way and 3-way guidance, and key execution risks to avoid.
Betting Odds Comparison
Learn how to compare betting odds across sportsbooks to find the best lines. Our odds comparison guide shows how line shopping saves money on every bet.
Dutching Calculator: Equal Profit Bets
Free dutching calculator for equal profit betting. Learn how to spread stakes across multiple selections for guaranteed returns regardless of which bet wins.
Expected Value Calculator: Find +EV Bets
Use our free expected value calculator to find +EV bets in seconds. Enter your odds and stake, see EV in dollars and percentage, and learn how to price bets like a pro.
Free Same Game Parlay Calculator & Odds Value Tool
Free same game parlay calculator. See SGP payout, implied probability and vig in one place. Built for legal US bettors. 21+ only, gamble responsibly.
Hedge Calculator: Lock In Profits
Use our free hedge bet calculator to work out exactly how much to stake to lock in profit or cut risk on parlays, futures and live bets. Try it before you cash out.
Implied Probability Calculator: Odds to Percentage
Use our implied probability calculator to convert American odds to win percentage, see your break-even rate, strip out the vig and spot value bets before you stake.
Kelly Criterion Calculator: Optimal Bet Sizing
Free Kelly Criterion calculator tells you how much to wager. Enter your edge and bankroll → get optimal bet size. Includes Half Kelly option.
Moneyline Calculator
Use our free moneyline calculator to convert odds, see payouts and implied probability, and compare prices across sportsbooks. For NFL, NBA, MLB and more.
Odds Converter Calculator: Convert All Betting Odds
Use our free odds converter calculator to instantly convert American, decimal and fractional odds to implied probability. See the true percentages behind every betting line.
Parlay Calculator: Free Parlay Betting Calculator
Use our free parlay calculator to instantly see your odds, payouts and implied probability before you bet. Compare true odds vs sportsbook prices and avoid bad value.
Parlay Odds Calculator & Payout Chart
Use our parlay odds calculator to see your payout in seconds, then dive into payout charts, step-by-step maths, SGP tips and responsible parlay strategies.
Point Spread Calculator: Calculate Spread Payouts & Find Better Value
Use our free point spread calculator to see payouts, convert spreads to moneylines, test teasers and half points, and find better value at US sportsbooks.
Prop Bet Calculator: Payouts, Fair Odds & Expected Value for NFL, NBA & MLB
Use our free prop bet calculator to work out payouts, fair odds, implied probability and expected value for NFL, NBA and MLB props in seconds.
Round Robin Calculator: Multiple Parlay Combos
Use our round robin calculator to see cost, payouts and what-if scenarios for your multiple parlay combos. Model bets by 2s, 3s and more before you stake.
Sports Betting Tax Calculator: Estimate Your Tax Liability
Use our free sports betting tax calculator to estimate federal and state taxes on your winnings. Calculate your tax bill based on income bracket and state.
Teaser Calculator
Calculate teaser payouts instantly. Shows if your NFL/NBA teaser crosses key numbers (3 and 7) for Wong teaser value. Compare 6, 6.5, 7-point teasers.
Vig & True Odds Calculator: Remove Juice and Find Fair Odds
Calculate and remove vig from betting odds with our free vig calculator. Find true odds, see the juice percentage, and identify fair value on any line.
Sports Betting Guides
College Basketball Betting
Learn college basketball betting fast: odds, spreads, futures, props rules by state, and sharp strategy. Use our odds converter and bet smarter.
College Football Betting
Learn college football betting: spreads, moneylines, totals, CFP futures, and state rules on player props. Use our odds converter to calculate payouts.
Conference Championship Betting Guide: CFB & CBB Tips
Master conference championship betting with our expert guide covering college football title games and basketball conference tournaments. Strategies, key factors, and betting tips.
Divisional Game Betting
Learn how to bet NFL divisional games. Expert tips on spreads, totals, and situational angles for rivalry matchups.
F5 Betting Guide: First 5 Innings MLB Strategy
Learn F5 betting strategy for MLB first 5 innings. Master starting pitcher analysis, F5 totals, and bullpen-free betting approaches.
First Basket Betting: How to Bet on the NBA First Scorer
Learn how first basket betting works in the NBA. Discover strategies for picking first scorers, understanding odds, and making smarter prop bets.
March Madness Betting
March Madness betting made simple: odds, spreads, totals, futures, legality and props by state. Use our odds converter and bet smarter.
MLB Betting Guide
Master MLB betting strategies for moneylines, run lines, totals, F5, NRFI, and props. Includes decision tables, pricing analysis, and line shopping tips.
NBA Betting Guide
NBA betting explained: spreads, moneylines, totals, props, SGPs and live betting. Step-by-step examples, bankroll tips, odds shopping and safer-play tips.
NBA Player Props: Complete Betting Guide for 2026
Master NBA player props betting with our complete guide. Learn popular markets, key factors, strategy tips, and how to find value on player stats.
NFL Betting Guide
Learn how NFL betting works, from odds and spreads to props, parlays and live bets. A complete NFL betting guide for US bettors, with tools, tips and safety advice.
NFL Player Props
Learn how NFL player props work, which markets to target, and how to build smarter Same Game Parlays with data-driven tips and responsible betting guidance.
NFL Quarter Betting Guide: Strategies for Q1, Q2, Q3 & Q4 Bets
Learn NFL quarter betting strategies. Discover how to bet Q1-Q4 spreads, totals, and props with expert tips for each quarter of the game.
NFL Weather Betting Guide: How Weather Affects Spreads, Props & Totals
Learn how to bet NFL games in bad weather. Covers wind, rain, cold, and snow impacts on spreads, moneylines, player props, and totals with betting strategies.
NHL Betting Guide
Learn NHL betting with our complete guide. Covers moneyline, puck line, totals, props, and hockey betting strategy for all skill levels.
NRFI Betting Guide: No Run First Inning Strategy
Learn NRFI betting strategy for MLB. Our guide covers No Run First Inning bets, key pitcher stats, bankroll tips, and how to find value.
Soccer Betting Guide: How to Bet on Soccer in 2026
Learn how to bet on soccer with our complete guide. Covers 1X2 moneylines, Asian handicaps, totals, and strategies for Premier League, MLS, and more.
Super Bowl Betting Guide
Learn how to bet on the Super Bowl legally and smartly. Understand odds, props, same game parlays and hedging, with our interactive NFL betting calculator.
UFC Betting Guide: How to Bet on UFC Fights
Learn how to bet on UFC fights with our complete 2026 guide. Understand UFC odds, all bet types, fight analysis techniques, and proven MMA betting strategies.
Education & Legal
Bankroll Management for Sports Betting: Complete Guide
Learn proven bankroll management strategies for sports betting. Discover unit sizing, Kelly Criterion, flat betting, and rules to protect your betting funds.
Betting Units Explained: How to Size and Track Your Bets
Learn what betting units are, how to calculate your unit size, and why unit-based betting helps you manage your bankroll and track results.
Can Athletes and Coaches Bet on Sports? Prohibition Rules Explained
Learn who is banned from betting on sports, league-by-league rules for athletes and coaches, penalties for violations, and notable betting scandals.
Can I Bet on Sports in [State Name]? State-Specific Legal Guides
Can You Deduct Sports Betting Losses? Gambling Loss Tax Guide
Learn how to deduct sports betting losses on your taxes. Covers Schedule A rules, loss limits, OBBBA 2026 changes, recordkeeping, and state rules.
College Sports Betting Rules by State: What You Can and Can't Bet On
Learn which states allow college sports betting, which restrict in-state teams and player props, and how rules vary across the US. Updated for 2026.
Do Sportsbooks Report to the IRS? Tax Reporting Requirements
Learn when and how sportsbooks report your winnings to the IRS, including W-2G thresholds, the $600 rule, and what you must report on your tax return.
Form W-2G Explained: Sports Betting Tax Form Guide
Confused by Form W-2G from your sportsbook? Learn what triggers it, how thresholds work, and how to report sports betting winnings on your tax return.
Free Bets Explained: How They Work and How to Use Them
Learn how free bets work in sports betting, the different types, how to claim them, and strategies to maximize their value. Complete 2026 guide.
How OddsIndex Rates Sportsbooks: Our Review Methodology
Learn how OddsIndex rates and reviews sportsbooks. See our methodology covering odds quality, bonuses, UX, support, and editorial independence.
How Sportsbooks Verify Your Age: Age Verification Process Explained
Learn how sportsbooks verify your age, what documents you need, and how to complete age verification quickly. Step-by-step guide to the process.
How to Bet on Sports Legally: State-by-State Requirements
Learn how to bet on sports legally in any US state. Check requirements, avoid offshore traps, and use our legality checklist to bet safely and get paid.
How to Choose a Sportsbook: Complete Beginners Guide
Learn how to choose the right sportsbook by comparing odds, bonuses, payout speed, app quality, and licensing. Find the best fit for your betting style.
How to Report Sports Betting Winnings on Your Tax Return
Learn how to report sports betting winnings on your tax return, which forms you will receive, how losses work, and how to estimate your bill with our tax calculator.
Is Sports Betting Legal in My State? Complete Guide to US Sports Betting Laws
Wondering if sports betting is legal where you live? Use our 50-state legality dashboard to see what is allowed in your state and how to bet safely.
Multi-State Sports Betting Accounts: Traveling and Betting Legally
Learn how sports betting accounts work across state lines, what happens when you travel, and how to bet legally in multiple states.
No Deposit Bonuses in Sports Betting: How to Get Free Money to Bet
Find the best no deposit bonus offers from legal US sportsbooks. Learn how no deposit bonuses work and how to claim free betting credit.
Offshore Sportsbooks vs Legal US Sportsbooks: Risks and Differences
Compare offshore sportsbooks to legal US sportsbooks. Learn the risks of unregulated betting sites and why licensed sportsbooks protect your money and data.
Online Sports Betting vs In-Person Betting: What's Legal in Each State
See which US states allow online sports betting, retail-only betting, or neither. Full state-by-state breakdown of what is legal where you live.
Professional Gambler vs Casual Bettor: Tax Implications
Learn how the IRS classifies professional gamblers vs casual bettors and how each files taxes. Covers Schedule C, deductions, and self-employment tax.
Sports Betting Account Limits: Deposit, Withdrawal & Betting Limits
Learn about sports betting account limits including deposit caps, withdrawal maximums, and betting limits. Understand why limits exist and how to manage them.
Sports Betting Advertising Rules: What Operators Can and Can't Do
Learn what sports betting operators can and cannot advertise, including state restrictions, minor protection rules, and responsible gambling requirements.
Sports Betting Age Requirements by State: Minimum Betting Age Guide
Find out the minimum age to bet on sports in every US state. See which states allow betting at 18 vs 21 and how sportsbooks verify your age.
Sports Betting Basics: A Complete Beginners Guide
Learn sports betting basics including how odds work, the three core bet types, how to place your first bet, and essential beginner tips.
Sports Betting Bonus Restrictions by State: Legal vs Banned Promos
Find out which states ban or restrict sports betting bonuses, why risk-free bets disappeared, and how bonus rules affect your promotional offers.
Sports Betting Cash Out Rules: Legal Requirements Explained
Learn the legal requirements for sports betting cash out features. Understand state regulations, sportsbook policies, and when cash out is available.
Sports Betting Credit and Payment Methods: What's Legal
Learn which payment methods are legal for sports betting, including credit card bans, approved deposit options, and crypto rules by state.
Sports Betting Geolocation: How Location Tracking Works and Why
Learn how sports betting geolocation works, why sportsbooks track your location, how to troubleshoot common issues, and what happens when you cross state lines.
Sports Betting Identity Verification: Why Sportsbooks Need Your ID
Learn why sportsbooks require identity verification, what documents you need, and how to complete KYC quickly. Your guide to safe sports betting sign-up.
Sports Betting Integrity Fees: What They Are and Who Pays
Learn what sports betting integrity fees are, why leagues wanted them, and why most states rejected them. Understand the integrity monitoring debate.
Sports Betting Records: What to Track for Tax Season
Learn what sports betting records to keep for tax season. IRS requirements, betting diary templates, proof of losses, and how to organize your records.
Sports Betting Tax Rate: How Much You'll Pay on Winnings
Learn the tax rate on sports betting winnings for 2025-2026. See federal brackets, state rates, and withholding rules that determine how much you owe.
Sports Betting Tax Withholding: When Sportsbooks Take Taxes Out
Learn when sportsbooks withhold taxes from your winnings, how the 24% federal rate works, and whether you can get withheld taxes back.
Sports Betting Taxes: Complete Guide to Reporting Gambling Winnings
Find out if you owe taxes on betting winnings. Free calculator, W-2G thresholds ($600+), how to report, and what you can deduct. 2026 rules.
Sportsbook Licensing: What Makes a Sportsbook Legal and Safe
Learn how sportsbook licensing works, which state regulators issue licenses, and how to verify a sportsbook is legal and safe before placing bets.
State Taxes on Sports Betting: Which States Tax Your Winnings
See which states tax sports betting winnings and how much you owe. State-by-state tax rate table, multi-state rules, and filing tips for bettors.
What States Ban Sports Betting? Complete List of Illegal States
See the complete list of 11 states where sports betting is still illegal. Learn why each state bans betting, legal alternatives, and which may legalize next.
Resources & Support
How to Self-Exclude from Sports Betting: Complete Guide
Learn how to self-exclude from sports betting. Step-by-step enrollment guide, state programs, duration options, and reinstatement processes explained.
Responsible Gambling Guide
Learn responsible gambling practices for sports betting. Set limits, recognize warning signs, use sportsbook tools, and know when to get help.
Responsible Gambling Tools: Deposit Limits, Time Limits & Self-Exclusion
Compare responsible gambling tools at US sportsbooks. Learn how deposit limits, time limits, loss limits, and self-exclusion programs help you bet responsibly.
