BONUS OFFER | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 8/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia
Full Bet365 ReviewBrowse the best live sports betting sites in the US
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
21+ and present in CO/NJ/OH/VA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 90 days. Full T&C apply, visit sign up page for more info. #ad
Website: Bet365.com | Founded: 2000 |
Owner: Bet365 | Headquarters: Stoke-on-Trent, England |
BONUS OFFER | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 8/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia
Full Bet365 Review21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first 5 cash bets (first bet per day for 5 consecutive days) on a fixed odds market loses, you will receive Bonus Bet(s) in the amount of the losing wager(s), up to $50 each. Full T&C apply, see sign up page for more info.
Website: pointsbet.com | Founded: 2015 |
Owner: PointsBet Holdings Ltd. | Headquarters: Denver, CO |
BONUS OFFER | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia
Full PointsBet Review21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/ OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in NY. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,000. Full T&C can be found on BetMGM.
Website: betmgm.com | Founded: 2018 |
Owner: MGM Resorts International | Headquarters: Paradise, Nevada |
BONUS OFFER | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Full BetMGM Review21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. First online real money wager only. Limited to one per customer/household. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours if your qualiyfing Wager settles as a loss. Maximum bonus amount is $1,000. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
Website: sportsbook.fanduel.com | Founded: 2009 |
Owner: Flutter Entertainment plc | Headquarters: New York City, NY |
BONUS OFFER | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Full FanDuel Sportsbook Review21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,250. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T&C apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
Website: caesars.com | Founded: 1996 |
Owner: Caesar’s Entertainment | Headquarters: Reno, Nevada |
BONUS OFFER | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 9/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Full Caesars Sportsbook ReviewAs a sports fan, there are a handful of events that really get your blood pumping. An underdog upset in the NCAA Tournament. A thrilling comeback during an NFL Playoff game. Any Game 7.
But how do you get in on the action and increase and boost your adrenaline even more? The answer is live betting.
The most exciting way to bet on sports, live betting is a great way for you to take advantage of unforeseen events and make a profit or hedge your bets to cover yourself from some bad pregame predictions.
Check out our breakdown of the top US sportsbooks with live betting below!
Rank | Bookmaker | Bonus | Turnover | Min odds | ||
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1 |
![]() Bet365 | Bet $1, Get $200 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -500 | Claim Go to website | 21+ and present in CO/NJ/OH/VA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 90 days. Full T&C apply, visit sign up page for more info. #ad |
2 |
![]() PointsBet | 5 Second Chance Bets up to $250 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: N/A | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first 5 cash bets (first bet per day for 5 consecutive days) on a fixed odds market loses, you will receive Bonus Bet(s) in the amount of the losing wager(s), up to $50 each. Full T&C apply, see sign up page for more info. |
3 |
![]() BetMGM | Up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: N/A | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/ OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in NY. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,000. Full T&C can be found on BetMGM. |
4 |
![]() FanDuel Sportsbook | $1,000 No Sweat First Bet | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: N/A | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. First online real money wager only. Limited to one per customer/household. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours if your qualiyfing Wager settles as a loss. Maximum bonus amount is $1,000. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. |
5 |
![]() Caesars Sportsbook | Up to $1,250 on Caesars | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: N/A | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,250. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T&C apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details. |
6 |
![]() BetRivers | 2nd Chance Bet up to $500 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -200 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New Customers Only. AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/VA/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with claim code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500. Full T's & C's apply, see BetRivers for more details. |
7 |
![]() DraftKings Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get $200 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -300 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/ OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Minimum $5 deposit & qualifying wager. Bonus Bets will be awarded instantly upon bet settlement, along with any winning if applicable. Bonus bets will be paid as six (6) $25 non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Full T&C apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for more details. |
8 |
![]() Betway | 1st Bet Reset of up to $250 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -300 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/IN/IA/NJ/OH/PA/VA. Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+. Must make qualifying cash wager at odds of -300 or greater. Qualifying Wager must settle within 7 days of opening a new Betway account. The amount of the settled losing bet will be credited back in the form of non-withdrawable bonus bets. Full T&C apply, visit Betway for more details. |
9 |
![]() Unibet | $500 Second Chance Bet | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -300 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. Welcome offers differ between states. Players must opt in to promotion when registering account, make a qualifying deposit (min $10), and place first real-money wager bet (min $10). If first qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets (max bonus amount limited to $100 in AZ/IN/VA, max bonus limited to $500 in PA). Bonus bets have a 3x playthrough requirement and must be wagered on events with odds of -300 or greater. Full T&Cs apply, see sign up page for more info. |
10 |
![]() WynnBET | Bet $100 Get $100 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -120 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. Welcome offer varies by state. New customers only. Must opt-in to the promotion and then make first deposit of $100+. Must place at least one qualifying wager of $100+ on any straight or parlay bet with odds of -120 or greater (-150 odd or greater in MA). Non-withdrawable Site Credits will be awarded when the qualifying wager settles as a win, loss, or push. Players in AZ/CO/IN/LA/MA/TN/VA eligible to receive max $100 in Bet Credits. Players in NY eligible to receive max $5 in Bet Credits. Players in NJ/MI eligble to receive max $50 in Bet Credits and $50 in Casino Bonus. Full T&C apply, visit WynnBET for details. |
11 |
![]() Betfred Sports | Bet $50, Get Up to $1,111 in Fred Bets | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -200 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers located in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA only. Bonus not available in PA. Minimum $50 deposit required. Eligible customers will receive $111 in Fred Bets, as three $37 Fred Bets, upon settlement of their first $50 cash bet AND 50% back on combined total net losses per week, up to $200 in Fred Bets per week, for five consecutive calendar weeks, beginning on the date of their first bet. Full T&C apply. |
12 |
![]() Borgata Online | Bet $20, Get $100 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -200 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only in NJ. Qualifying deposit (min $20) required. First online real money wager required (min $20, odds -200 or greater). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 7 days. Full T&C apply, visit Borgata for more details. |
13 |
![]() ClutchBet | Up to $1,000 in Matched Bets | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: N/A | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. CO/IA only. Must deposit and wager $10+ within 30 days to become eligible for the 100% Bet Match up to $200 in non-withdrawable bonus bets for five (5) consecutive weeks (maximum total of $1,000). Bet Matches will only be applied to the first qualifying wager of each week. Promotional weeks begin on Monday, and wagers must be straight bets (no promotional markets) with odds of -200 or greater. Qualifying wagers must settle within seven (7) days of the bet placement. Full T&C apply, visit ClutchBet for more details. |
14 |
![]() Desert Diamond Sports | 100% Deposit Match up to $250 | Turnover: 2x bonus amount | Lowest odds: -200 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers located in AZ only (excludes Indian lands). Minimum $10 deposit. Bonus amount is equal to 100% of the deposit amount, not to exceed $250. Must wager deposit plus bonus amount (“Wagering Requirement”) in order to meet the wagering requirements for this Promotion. Bonus Money expires after 14 days of issuance. Full T&C apply, visit Desert Diamond Sportsbook for details. |
15 |
![]() SI Sportsbook | Bet $10, Get $50 | Turnover: 1x bonus amount | Lowest odds: +120 | Claim Go to website |
T&C Apply 21+. New customers only. CO/MI/VA. Must place a qualifying wager of $10+ with minimum odds of -200 or greater after making a first time deposit. Five (5) $10 non-withdrawable Bet Credit Tokens will be awarded after the qualifying wager settles. Full T&C apply, visit SI Sportsbook for more details. |
Answers to some of the most common questions about in play betting
There are so many factors that go into making such a definitive statement like that, so it’s hard to pick just one. Here are some of our favorites:
Live betting is betting on a sporting event while it is ongoing. Typically, the live odds will differ from pregame odds based on how the game unfolds, allowing you to take advantage of these altered odds.
As the game unfolds, how the game is being played out will affect the odds on certain outcomes. To facilitate live betting, sportsbooks update their odds live. From there, you can get a piece of the action and wager on a game while it's being played.
This kind of depends on the sportsbook, however, most will allow you to bet on just about any sport live.
My personal favorite sport to place live wagers on is football. There’s just something about it that makes NFL live betting unbeatable.
A rare feature among sportsbooks, the following offer live streaming
Amongst these options, our favorite is Bet365. They allow you to livestream some European leagues and even select NHL games as long as you have a positive balance on your account and/or have placed a bet in the previous 24 hours.
No. Live and in play betting are usually used interchangeably to discuss betting that occurs while a sporting event is ongoing. Live betting is the more popular phrase here in the US, but in play betting is the term of art in Europe. This is why some imported online sportsbooks like Bet365 use that phrasing. For more about European Betting Sites, check out our New Sportsbooks page.
Sportsbooks usually offer users unique live betting experiences to make themselves stick out from the competition. So, while most sportsbooks offer users the ability to bet live, not all have put the same level of time and care into their live features.
There are a few key features that can make a live betting site rise above the rest of the field:
The following sportsbooks handle live betting at the highest level in the US.
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Bet $1, Get $200
21+ and present in CO/NJ/OH/VA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 90 days. Full T&C apply, visit sign up page for more info. #ad
5 Second Chance Bets up to $250
21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first 5 cash bets (first bet per day for 5 consecutive days) on a fixed odds market loses, you will receive Bonus Bet(s) in the amount of the losing wager(s), up to $50 each. Full T&C apply, see sign up page for more info.
Up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets
21+. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MA/MI/NJ/ OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Offer not available in NY. New customers only. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,000. Full T&C can be found on BetMGM.
$1,000 No Sweat First Bet
21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. First online real money wager only. Limited to one per customer/household. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours if your qualiyfing Wager settles as a loss. Maximum bonus amount is $1,000. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
Up to $1,250 on Caesars
21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,250. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T&C apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
Bet $5, Get $200
in Bonus Bets Instantly
21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/ OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Minimum $5 deposit & qualifying wager. Bonus Bets will be awarded instantly upon bet settlement, along with any winning if applicable. Bonus bets will be paid as six (6) $25 non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Full T&C apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for more details.
2nd Chance Bet up to $500
21+. New Customers Only. AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/VA/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with claim code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500. Full T's & C's apply, see BetRivers for more details.
1st Bet Reset of up to $250
21+. New customers only. AZ/CO/IN/IA/NJ/OH/PA/VA. Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+. Must make qualifying cash wager at odds of -300 or greater. Qualifying Wager must settle within 7 days of opening a new Betway account. The amount of the settled losing bet will be credited back in the form of non-withdrawable bonus bets. Full T&C apply, visit Betway for more details.
$500 Second Chance Bet
21+. New customers only. Welcome offers differ between states. Players must opt in to promotion when registering account, make a qualifying deposit (min $10), and place first real-money wager bet (min $10). If first qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets (max bonus amount limited to $100 in AZ/IN/VA, max bonus limited to $500 in PA). Bonus bets have a 3x playthrough requirement and must be wagered on events with odds of -300 or greater. Full T&Cs apply, see sign up page for more info.
Bet $100 Get $100
21+. New customers only. Welcome offer varies by state. New customers only. Must opt-in to the promotion and then make first deposit of $100+. Must place at least one qualifying wager of $100+ on any straight or parlay bet with odds of -120 or greater (-150 odd or greater in MA). Non-withdrawable Site Credits will be awarded when the qualifying wager settles as a win, loss, or push. Players in AZ/CO/IN/LA/MA/TN/VA eligible to receive max $100 in Bet Credits. Players in NY eligible to receive max $5 in Bet Credits. Players in NJ/MI eligble to receive max $50 in Bet Credits and $50 in Casino Bonus. Full T&C apply, visit WynnBET for details.
Bet $50, Get Up to $1,111 in Fred Bets
21+. New customers located in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA only. Bonus not available in PA. Minimum $50 deposit required. Eligible customers will receive $111 in Fred Bets, as three $37 Fred Bets, upon settlement of their first $50 cash bet AND 50% back on combined total net losses per week, up to $200 in Fred Bets per week, for five consecutive calendar weeks, beginning on the date of their first bet. Full T&C apply.
Bet $20, Get $100
21+. New customers only in NJ. Qualifying deposit (min $20) required. First online real money wager required (min $20, odds -200 or greater). Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 7 days. Full T&C apply, visit Borgata for more details.
Up to $1,000 in Matched Bets
Over Your First 5 Weeks
21+. New customers only. CO/IA only. Must deposit and wager $10+ within 30 days to become eligible for the 100% Bet Match up to $200 in non-withdrawable bonus bets for five (5) consecutive weeks (maximum total of $1,000). Bet Matches will only be applied to the first qualifying wager of each week. Promotional weeks begin on Monday, and wagers must be straight bets (no promotional markets) with odds of -200 or greater. Qualifying wagers must settle within seven (7) days of the bet placement. Full T&C apply, visit ClutchBet for more details.
100% Deposit Match up to $250
21+. New customers located in AZ only (excludes Indian lands). Minimum $10 deposit. Bonus amount is equal to 100% of the deposit amount, not to exceed $250. Must wager deposit plus bonus amount (“Wagering Requirement”) in order to meet the wagering requirements for this Promotion. Bonus Money expires after 14 days of issuance. Full T&C apply, visit Desert Diamond Sportsbook for details.
Bet $10, Get $50
Not Available in Ohio
21+. New customers only. CO/MI/VA. Must place a qualifying wager of $10+ with minimum odds of -200 or greater after making a first time deposit. Five (5) $10 non-withdrawable Bet Credit Tokens will be awarded after the qualifying wager settles. Full T&C apply, visit SI Sportsbook for more details.
In our opinion, Bet365 holds the crown for live betting. Here are some of the reasons Bet365 has the best live betting experience:
The world’s most popular sports betting platform really knocks it out of the park for live betting.
Still a relatively new concept in American sports, experienced bettors around the world have gotten used to being able to livestream events directly to their sportsbook. Of ... Read more
As games or matches are ongoing, sportsbooks will update their odds. If a big underdog comes out hot and takes an early lead, the spread will be changed.
You can either choose the pre-game favorite - that now has more favorable odds - or ride the underdog.
Live betting allows you to instantly react to the game you're watching
Instead of being boxed in by what Vegas thinks is going to happen pre-game, you can watch the game unfold and make a decision for yourself after you’ve seen a little bit of the action.
With live betting, you get to make your own judgment calls and create even more interest for yourself.
"There are plenty of sportsbooks available to us today, and pretty much all of them have live betting - so how do I choose just one?"
While there are many sportsbooks with live betting out there today, only a select few rise above the pack to offer users top-flight live betting experiences.
Here are some features to look out for when deciding which platform upon which to place your live bets:
Sportsbooks often have bonuses and promotions specific to live betting. They could be live bet insurance, or even offering your first live bet free. This is a great way to maximize the value of your sports betting experience and ensure you're getting something back from the sportsbook into which you're pouring so much thought, time, money, and effort.
Make sure to check out our sportsbook bonuses guide to assess which betting site has the best sign up bonus for you.
If you want some bonuses for your trouble, Unibet features various ongoing live betting promotions across various sports.
The most commonly offered live betting promotion they offer is daily live betting profit boosts. Once you opt-in to the promotion, any wager you place for eligible games will have boosted profits if you win.
It varies from day-to-day, but live betting profit boosts offered by Unibet in the past include:
While it can vary (even going as high as 100% for special events like NFL playoff games!), most daily profit boosts on Unibet range from 10-25%.
So if you want to live bet frequently and maximize your winnings, Unibet may be the site for you!
One of the most fun parts of live betting is your ability to take it with you on the go. There’s nothing better than watching the NFL Sunday action at the bar and placing some live bets with your beer, right?
However, slow, laggy, or messy sports betting apps can ruin this experience. When picking a sportsbook with live betting, make sure you check out which sportsbooks have the best sports betting app for you.
For more information, check out our section on the best sports betting apps available today!
This is crucial to the live betting experience. Sportsbooks must be swift in updating the live odds of any match-up. For fast-paced sports like basketball, any lag, slowdown, or drag can block you from finalizing your live bet.
For NBA live betting, and all other fast-paced sports, a sportsbook’s ability to update odds on the fly is paramount.
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Extremely Fast Updating Live Odds
21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first 5 cash bets (first bet per day for 5 consecutive days) on a fixed odds market loses, you will receive Bonus Bet(s) in the amount of the losing wager(s), up to $50 each. Full T&C apply, see sign up page for more info.
Already a popular function of sportsbooks overseas, live streaming is growing for the top sports betting sites in the USA.
Live streaming totally enhances a sportsbook's live betting experience
A growing number of sportsbooks - including, Bet365, BetMGM, and BetRivers - offer live streaming of select sports. Usually, this feature requires you to have a positive balance on your account or to have placed a bet in the previous 24 hours.
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
NFL Live Streaming
21+ only. New customers in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,250. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Full T&C apply, visit Caesars Sportsbook for more details.
NHL & Soccer Live Streaming
21+ and present in CO/NJ/OH/VA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 90 days. Full T&C apply, visit sign up page for more info. #ad
MLB & NHL Live Streaming
21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA /MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. First online real money wager only. Limited to one per customer/household. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours if your qualiyfing Wager settles as a loss. Maximum bonus amount is $1,000. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
MLB Live Streaming
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NHL Live Streaming
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When choosing a sportsbook upon which to place your live bets, the variety of betting markets and games available must be taken into consideration.
It is important to evaluate what options are available. If you plan on live betting a niche sport that you enjoy, like darts or snooker, you may want to find a new sportsbook.
It's also important that you be able to wager in whichever way you'd like on your sportsbook. While most sportsbook offer live straight and parlay bets, some do not. FanDuel Sportsbook is a great example of offering live bettors a wide variety of wagers, with Same Game Parlays being offered for live bets.
One of the most fun ways to wager today, PointsBet’s PointsBetting system allows you to win or lose more money based on just how right or wrong your bet was.
You can even utilize this system to place live bets, getting in on the action with this more advanced betting system.
It’s a super-innovative function that is currently setting the standard for betting variety here in the US.
Football is one of the best sports for live betting
Just one man’s opinion, but during the NFL season, Sunday is the best day of the week. I really don’t think there’s anything better than settling in with a couple of cold ones, setting your fantasy line-up, and watching RedZone all day.
Live Betting can take your NFL Sundays to the next level
There’s just one thing that can make it even better - live betting.
Football is the perfect sport for live betting. The pause in action between plays is perfect for allowing sportsbooks ample time to update their odds and for you to decide how you’re going to turn this Rams-Chiefs match-up into a down payment for your next car (pound the over, obviously).
I know I can’t get enough of NFL live betting, and I’m sure you’ll be hooked too.
Live betting on the NBA can be a pulse-pounding experience for any bettor. The constant up and downs of the game can certainly put one's blood pressure through the roof.
However, maybe more than any other sport, NBA live betting rewards the user for their knowledge. Knowing the rhythms of the game, the players on the court, and the situations in which they succeed can catapult you to winning big on NBA live betting sites.
So, if you can detect the perfect situation for Klay Thompson to go unconscious (especially in a Game 6), you can live bet on the Warriors and take advantage of your pre-existing knowledge of how he performs in certain situations.
It's definitely one of the most exciting sports on which to place live bets!