The process to sign up for a sportsbook will vary depending on your location and the book itself. Typically, though, online registration is fairly similar across most books. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Choose Your Preferred Sportsbook
Select a legal sportsbook that is available in your location. Remember, it's usually a good idea to have accounts with a variety of sportsbooks to allow for line shopping.
Step 2: Sign Up & Verify Your Identity
Fill out the mandatory fields required for a new sports bettor. Standard information requirements include:
First and last name
Email address
Date of birth
Home address (to verify you live in a legal sports betting location)
Username
Password
Last four digits of SSN
In some cases, a sportsbook may also require new users to submit additional proof of identification in the form of a driver's license photo or number. While this can be a nuisance, this is how sportsbooks ensure your privacy and security while using their platform.
Step 3: Input New User Promo Code
We recommend that users always take advantage of a sportsbook's available promo and/or bonus codes. In most cases, a new user will be prompted to enter a promo code within the sign up flow outlined above.
Be sure that you understand the type of promotion you are signing up for. If you are signing up for a deposit match, you can expect your bonus to be paid out as soon as you've made your initial deposit. However, when using a promo code for a bonus bet, you will not receive your promotional credit until after your initial wager has been settled.
Step 4: Deposit Funds with Your Preferred Payment Method
Regardless of which sportsbook you choose, you'll have to deposit funds into your account before you are able to start placing wagers. Most sportsbooks will redirect you right to the deposit screen after completing the initial sign up process. Common deposit options include:
Debit and credit cards
Direct deposit via online banking (our preferred method)
E-wallets (PayPal, etc)
Prepaid cards
Step 5: Place Your First Bet
You're ready to bet! Here's how to do it:
Navigate to your sportsbook's odds homepage
Filter by sport or contest based on your interest
Click the line you want to bet
Go to the bet slip, if not automatically redirected after making your selection
Enter the wager amount you'd like to risk
Submit your bet (the wagered amount will be removed from your account balance once submitted)
Congrats! You've just placed your first bet. Now you can follow the action and see how your bet turns out. If your bet wins, you will notice that your account is credited with the amount earned plus your original wager total. If the bet loses, your account balance will remain unchanged.
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DISCLAIMER: Moneyline does not offer any sports book, betting, or gambling whatsoever. All listed sportsbooks are third parties. Moneyline accepts no responsibility for third party sports books and does not warrant their legality in your jurisdiction or their quality, performance, or reliability. If you decide to use a third party sportsbook, you do so solely at your own risk.