My recommendations are based on both personal experience and networking with other experienced online bettors. Those of us who have done this sort of thing for a while have all fallen into the same little (or big) pitfalls along the way, and we now know exactly what to look for.

However, I strongly urge you to ‘shop around’ for your information; while it’s nice to think that you’ll take my word for it (and clicking on these links will help me to keep doing this!), I’d much rather have you get a broader idea of the sportsbetting scene by reading other reviews and listening to other veterans before you make any decisions.

Having said that, here’s my picks for best sports betting sites:

World (i.e., not US-friendly):

• 888Sport – nobody does online gambling like 888, with sports as good as their online slots
• Bet 770 – my favorite ‘new’ online sportsbook, very impressed so far
• Bet365 – the best yet. An all-around sports book that always satisfies
• William Hill – a familiar name to UK punters, a world leader in sports betting
• Ladbrokes – another long-serving UK company, can’t go wrong

 

US (check your local laws, as state-by-state legality may vary):

• Intertops – the original, and consistently one of the best in the world. Highly recommended!
• Sportsbetting.com – sports betting by Cake Poker means no-nonsense quality and support
• BetUS – unbeatable sportsbook, with plenty of extras including an online casino USA players can enjoy
• bodog Sport – not just a brand, it’s a pro book all the way
• Sportsbook.com – my first online book, and I’m still with them today

Also check out my ‘Tips’ page for other things to keep in mind while you’re deciding upon an online sportsbook.