Live in Nevada Updated April 2026

Nevada Sports
Betting

Nevada sports betting is live in the Silver State. Compare all 12 licensed sportsbooks, claim the best bonuses, and start betting responsibly.

12Licensed Sportsbooks
21+Minimum Age
~$5BAnnual Handle
200+Retail Sportsbooks
Legal Since1949
RegulatorNevada Gaming Control Board
Tax Rate6.75% on Revenue
License Capacity~12 Active Mobile Apps
Expert Reviewed

Best Nevada Sportsbooks


All 12 licensed online sportsbooks operating in Nevada, independently reviewed and ranked. Each operator is regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and fully legal for anyone 21+ within state lines.

#1

Westgate SuperBook

Sharp Bettors
★★★★☆ 4.9/5
No Welcome Bonus
Sharp-focused pricing
  • Largest sportsbook in the world
  • Vegas SuperContest home
  • Lowest vig in NV
  • Sharps welcome
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24 hrs
App Rating4.7 ★
#2

Circa Sports

Highest Limits
★★★★☆ 4.8/5
No Welcome Bonus
Vegas-style betting
  • Circa Resort downtown
  • Million Survivor contest
  • No winner limitations
  • Highest limits in Vegas
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24 hrs
App Rating4.7 ★
#3

Caesars Sportsbook

Strip Anchor
★★★★☆ 4.7/5
Caesars Rewards Tier
No traditional bonus
  • Caesars Palace + Harrahs anchor
  • Caesars Rewards
  • Acquired William Hill US
  • Strip flagship
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.6 ★
#4

BetMGM Nevada

Strip Anchor
★★★★☆ 4.7/5
Welcome Bonus Available
M life Rewards
  • MGM Grand + Bellagio anchor
  • M life Rewards
  • Strip dominant
  • Launched 2018
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.6 ★
#5

STN Sports / Stations

Locals Choice
★★★★☆ 4.6/5
Welcome Offer
Boarding Pass loyalty
  • Station Casinos chain
  • Locals casino chain
  • Boarding Pass Rewards
  • Sharp limits
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.5 ★
#6

South Point Sportsbook

Sharp Independent
★★★★☆ 4.6/5
Independent operator
No welcome bonus
  • South Point Casino flagship
  • Brent Musburger affiliated
  • Sharp limits
  • Vegas-style book
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.4 ★
#7

Boyd Sports / B Connected

Boyd Gaming
★★★★☆ 4.5/5
Boyd Rewards
Welcome offer
  • Boyd Gaming chain
  • Suncoast/Orleans/Sams Town
  • Boyd loyalty integration
  • FanDuel partnership
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.5 ★
#8

Wynn Sportsbook

Strip Luxury
★★★★☆ 4.6/5
Wynn Rewards
No traditional bonus
  • Wynn Las Vegas anchor
  • Encore Boston Harbor sister
  • Wynn loyalty
  • Strip luxury
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.5 ★
#9

Treasure Island Sports

Mid-Strip
★★★★☆ 4.4/5
TI Rewards
Welcome offer
  • Treasure Island Strip
  • FanDuel technology
  • Strip mid-market
  • Launched 2020
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-72 hrs
App Rating4.3 ★
#10

Golden Nugget Sports

Downtown
★★★★☆ 4.4/5
Welcome Bonus
First deposit
  • Golden Nugget downtown + Laughlin
  • DraftKings technology
  • Downtown Vegas
  • Launched 2020
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-72 hrs
App Rating4.4 ★
#11

Resorts World Sports

Newest Strip
★★★★☆ 4.5/5
Genting Rewards
Welcome offer
  • Resorts World newest Strip resort
  • Genting Group
  • Newest Strip property (2021)
  • Premium experience
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.4 ★
#12

Coast Casinos / Red Rock

Premium Locals
★★★★☆ 4.4/5
Welcome offer
Red Rock loyalty
  • Red Rock + Green Valley Ranch
  • Station Casinos premium
  • Locals favorite
  • Sharp limits
Min Deposit$10
Withdrawal24-48 hrs
App Rating4.3 ★
April 2026

Welcome Bonus Comparison


Side-by-side comparison of every welcome offer available to new Nevada bettors.

SportsbookWelcome BonusConditionMin Deposit
Westgate SuperBook No Welcome Bonus Sharp-focused pricing $10
Circa Sports No Welcome Bonus Vegas-style betting $10
Caesars Sportsbook Caesars Rewards Tier No traditional bonus $10
BetMGM Nevada Welcome Bonus Available M life Rewards $10
STN Sports / Stations Welcome Offer Boarding Pass loyalty $10
South Point Sportsbook Independent operator No welcome bonus $10
Boyd Sports / B Connected Boyd Rewards Welcome offer $10
Wynn Sportsbook Wynn Rewards No traditional bonus $10
Treasure Island Sports TI Rewards Welcome offer $10
Golden Nugget Sports Welcome Bonus First deposit $10
Resorts World Sports Genting Rewards Welcome offer $10
Coast Casinos / Red Rock Welcome offer Red Rock loyalty $10
Step by Step

How to Start Betting in Nevada


From choosing a sportsbook to placing your first wager, here is exactly how to get started with legal sports betting in the Silver State.

01

Choose a Sportsbook

Pick a licensed Nevada sportsbook from our reviewed list above. Each operator is regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

02

Create Your Account

Provide your name, email, address, phone number, and last four digits of your SSN. Geolocation confirms you are in Nevada.

03

Claim Your Bonus

Enter any promo code during registration or on your first deposit. Each sportsbook has unique welcome offers — compare before committing.

04

Fund & Start Betting

Make your first deposit via bank transfer, debit card, PayPal, or other accepted methods. Most sportsbooks have $5-$10 minimums.

Full Markets

What Can You Bet On?


Nevada sportsbooks cover all major professional and college sports.

🏈

NFL

Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium — BetMGM official partner. Sportsbooks often shade lines due to tourist betting influx

🏒

NHL

Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena — 2023 Stanley Cup Champions, BetMGM partner, huge local fanbase

🏀

WNBA

Las Vegas Aces — 3x WNBA Champions (2022, 2023, 2024). AJa Wilson is the MVP player prop target

MLB

Las Vegas Aviators (Triple-A) — Oakland Athletics relocating to Vegas soon, full MLB markets across all books

🎓

College Football

UNLV Rebels made a bowl game in Dec 2025 under Dan Mullen, Nevada Wolf Pack, full NCAAF coverage — no in-state restrictions since 2001

🏀

College Basketball

UNLV Runnin Rebels — historic program once ranked top-10 by ESPN, March Madness, all in-state betting allowed

🥊

Boxing / MMA

Vegas is the global capital of combat sports — every major UFC and boxing title fight, deep prop markets

🏎️

Formula 1

Las Vegas Grand Prix every November — race winner, podium, constructor championships, qualifying markets

Legal Framework

Nevada Sports Betting Laws


📜 AB 98 Wide Open Gambling Bill

Nevada legalized sports betting through AB 98 Wide Open Gambling Bill, signed by Governor Fred Balzar in 1931. Online betting launched on 2010 (first in US). The Nevada Gaming Control Board oversees all operations.

💰 Tax Structure

Operators pay 6.75% on Revenue. Revenue supports state programs including responsible gambling initiatives and education.

📋 Licensing

Nevada allows ~12 active mobile apps. Currently 12 operators are live and accepting wagers.

🎓 College Betting

Nevada has no restrictions on college sports betting since 2001. You can bet on any college team including the UNLV Rebels and Nevada Wolf Pack. Before 2001, betting on Nevada-based college teams was prohibited. High school sports are the only category still off-limits.

📍 Retail Sportsbooks

Nevada has 200+ retail sportsbooks — more than any other state — with the heaviest concentration on the Las Vegas Strip. Iconic venues include Circa Sports (current world's largest), Westgate SuperBook (the legendary former largest), Caesars Palace, and South Point. Reno and Lake Tahoe also host sportsbooks at Atlantis, Peppermill, and Eldorado.

🔒 Age & Location

You must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Nevada to place legal sports bets. Residency is not required. Geolocation technology verifies your location.

Key Timeline

Mar 19, 1931 Governor Fred Balzar signs AB 98 (Wide Open Gambling Bill), legalizing wide-open gaming in Nevada during the Great Depression
1949 Nevada officially legalizes sports betting, initially limited to independent turf clubs
1951 Federal Revenue Act imposes a 10% excise tax on sports betting handle, crippling the legal industry
1955 Nevada Gaming Control Board created to regulate the growing industry
1974 Congress lowers the federal sports betting excise tax from 10% to 2% after Senator Howard Cannon's advocacy
1975 Nevada allows casinos to host sportsbooks — Jimmy Gaughan at Union Plaza becomes the first to do so
1992 PASPA is passed — Nevada and New Jersey are grandfathered in, giving Nevada a virtual monopoly on legal sports betting for 26 years
2001 Nevada lifts its ban on betting on in-state college teams, allowing UNLV and Nevada Wolf Pack wagers
2010 STN Sports becomes the first legal sportsbook app in the United States — 8 years before any other state
2021 Circa Sports opens at Circa Resort, instantly becoming the world's largest sportsbook
Nov 13, 2025 DraftKings and FanDuel depart Nevada amid prediction markets dispute with Kalshi
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions


Is sports betting legal in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada has the longest-running legal sports betting market in the United States, dating back to 1949. Online mobile betting has been legal since 2010 — 8 years before any other state. The Nevada Gaming Control Board regulates the industry, and Nevada has more than 200 retail sportsbooks plus roughly 12 mobile betting apps.

Why do I need to register in person?

Nevada is one of the only states that still requires in-person registration at a licensed casino or sportsbook before you can use a mobile betting app. This is designed to maintain foot traffic to land-based casinos — once you've registered in person at the app's land-based partner, you can place bets from anywhere in the state via mobile.

How old do I have to be to bet in Nevada?

You must be at least 21 years old to place sports bets in Nevada, whether online or at a retail sportsbook. This applies to both residents and visitors.

Why did DraftKings and FanDuel leave Nevada?

On November 13, 2025, DraftKings and FanDuel departed Nevada amid a dispute over prediction markets involving Kalshi. Nevada regulators had been pushing back against prediction market platforms, and DK and FD opted to exit the state. Nevada bettors now have roughly 12 licensed mobile sportsbook options remaining, including BetMGM, Caesars, Circa Sports, Westgate SuperBook, STN Sports, Wynn Sports, South Point, and Boyd Gaming's B Connected.

Can I bet on UNLV Rebels or Nevada Wolf Pack?

Yes. Since 2001, Nevada has allowed betting on all college teams including in-state programs like the UNLV Rebels and Nevada Wolf Pack. Before 2001, in-state college betting was prohibited. Today only high school sports are off-limits.

Do I need to be a Nevada resident?

No. Anyone 21 or older who is physically located within Nevada can place legal sports bets. Residency is not required. This is why Las Vegas is a major destination for pro bettors and tourists alike — geolocation verifies you are in the state.

What is the tax rate on Nevada sports betting?

Nevada taxes sports betting operators at just 6.75% of gross gaming revenue — tied with Iowa for the lowest rate in the country. There's also a 0.25% federal excise tax on handle. Individual bettors owe federal taxes on significant winnings but Nevada has no state income tax.

Which is the biggest sportsbook in Nevada?

Circa Sports at Circa Resort in downtown Las Vegas is currently the world's largest sportsbook — 30,000+ square feet, 3 stories tall, with seating for 1,000 and a 78-million-pixel main viewing screen. It opened in 2021 and overtook the legendary Westgate SuperBook, which held the title for decades. Westgate remains one of the most famous and prestigious books in the world.

What makes Nevada sports betting unique?

Nevada is the birthplace of legal US sports betting — it had a monopoly from 1949 until 2018 when PASPA fell. It was also the first state with mobile betting (2010). The combination of deep history, 200+ retail books concentrated on the Las Vegas Strip, world-class venues like Circa and Westgate SuperBook, low 6.75% tax rate, and the unique in-person registration rule make Nevada unlike any other market in the country.