The nation’s favorite sport to wager on is football, followed by baseball and tennis.
Most Popular Sports for Betting By State
Here are some of the most common sports to bet on in the USA by state.
New Jersey
The state legalized sports betting in 2018, and since then, it has become the largest market in the USA. Residents of the Garden State gamble primarily online, and American football is their preferred choice.
The state’s largest sportsbook by market capitalization is FanDuel. So if you’d like to wager on NBA games in N.J., you should definitely check the latest DraftKings odds.
Caesars is the third most popular sportsbook in the state. You can take advantage of their generous welcome bonuses and promo codes.
Pennsylvania
The state legalized online sports betting in 2019. The Keystone State is the country’s second-largest sports betting market.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks mainly accept bets on NBA and NFL games, but golf is the most popular sport in this state. BetMGM and DraftKings are the most trusted sports betting operators in the state. FanDuel follows them closely with its unbeatable $2,000 deposit match-up.
Mississippi
Sports betting became legal in this southern state in 2018. However, Mississippi sportsbooks only accept online bets if they are placed in a casino.
William Hill is the state’s most popular sportsbook, operating in 13 of Mississippi’s 25 casinos. If you are in the Magnolia State for work or leisure, visit a casino and place a risk-free first bet on college football or basketball.
West Virginia
The state was among the pioneers in mobile sports betting legalization. The state’s first online sportsbook was Betlucky, but its luck ran out shortly after its launch in late 2018.
Since 2019, FanDuel has dominated Mountain State’s mobile wagering market. Football is the most popular sport to bet on in West Virginia. Betly, BetLucky’s successor, is the third most popular sportsbook in the state, following BetRivers and Caesars on the heels.
Nevada
Nevada is the U.S. sports betting paradise with a dozen active mobile apps and 50 state-of-the-art sportsbooks.
If you are tempted to wager some money in Vegas, you can make small parlay bets on college football or basketball games. Ice Hockey is the third most popular sport to bet on in the Silver State. The three most popular sportsbooks are BetMGM, Golden Nugget, and Caesars.
New York
Until January 2022, one could only place in-person bets in one of the state’s casinos. However, New York bettors can now choose between four mobile apps: FanDuel, BetRivers, Caesars, and DraftKings.
The state is crazy about American football, but New Yorkers also like wagering on baseball and soccer matches. Speaking of soccer, PointsBet is known for its favorable odds and fantastic first bet match-ups.
Iowa
Iowans have been able to place sports bets in casinos and online since 2019. The biggest sportsbooks in the state are BetMGM, FanDuel, and Unibet.
They are huge American football fans, but Unibet sometimes offers lucrative odds on field hockey matches, too.
