Is BetOnline Legal to Bet on From California?
It is technically legal for BetOnline to operate in California though they do not have a state license to do so. BetOnline is one of the largest and most established online sportsbooks in the world and endorsed by Gambling911.com. Be sure to claim your up to $1000 signup bonus.
In May 2018, the US Supreme Court overturned decades of sports betting prohibition and ushered in an era where folks across the country can now place sports wagers legally.
California is not likely to license sportsbooks any time soon, however. This is mostly a result of conflicting agendas between the powerful Tribes and lawmakers.
The San Francisco 49ers were favorites to win the Super Bowl in 2024 at 5-1 ahead of Week 6.
California teams have been especially successful in recent years (think Golden State Warriors). Entering the 2023-24 NBA season, the Lakers had the 5th shortes odds to win the Championship at 12-1, the Warriors had the 6th shortest odds at 13-1. The Clippers were coming in at 27-1 odds to win the Championship.
The 2024 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship had USC and UCLA each at 33-1 odds while SDSU, a team that played in the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship losing to UConn, was coming in at 80-1 odds.
BetOnline is among the most heavily searched for US-facing sportsbook. It ranks number one for "Bet Online", which attracts around 165,000 searches per month on average. It also ranks number one for "Bet Online Sports", "Bets Online" and "Bet Casino", which attracts a respectable 520 average visitors per month.
The site ranks number 4 for "Online Betting".
BetOnline is licensed in Panama.
- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com
