1. DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook has been one of the nation’s most popular online sportsbook operators since it first made the jump from daily fantasy sports back in 2018. The brand was one of the first to launch in New Jersey after the abolishment of PASPA and is now accepting action in more than 15 different states. Its product is one of the best in the business, from the technology backing the operation to the number of different ways to play.
Upon opening the DraftKings desktop site, players will find a plethora of information available right off the bat. Live betting options occupy the center of the homepage and players can use the menu bar above to switch to upcoming game odds or even access DK’s ‘Stats Hub.’ The Stats Hub is a unique feature exclusive to DraftKings that allows players to take a deeper dive into a game or prop bet before locking in their action. It’s a really helpful addition for sports bettors of all sorts, so check it out next time you log in!
Players can access their bet slip on the right side of the screen, while all available sports markets are listed over on the left side of the screen at all times. Even more menu options can be found at the very top of the homepage, allowing players to switch over to the DraftKings marketplace, the brand’s casino site, or its world-class daily fantasy sports site with ease.
2. PointsBet Sportsbook
This Australian bookmaker has quickly become a fan favorite in the digital sports betting realm due to its wild twist on spread betting: Pointsbetting! It’s like a regular spread bet but on steroids – the more your team wins by, the more money you can win, but the same goes for any losses – if your team gets blown out, you’ll lose more. It’s all about taking that risk over at PointsBet!
PointsBet sticks out from the competition thanks to its smooth layout and cool color scheme. The desktop site features red and white detailing on a black background and it works well. PointsBet is also fairly unique in the sense that it is one of the few online sportsbook sites that hasn’t copied the same layout used by nearly every other major operator. PointsBet’s desktop site does not feature its A-Z list of sports markets on the left side of the screen at all times, but rather allows players to view it using a dropdown menu. This leaves a lot more space open and effectively declutters the website.
A massive scrolling menu at the top of the page showcases any ongoing promos, including the brand’s lucrative welcome bonus. Aside from that, PointsBet routinely offers its players daily promotions such as booster tokens and ways to earn bonus bets. The right side of the PointsBet desktop website contains a menu highlighting every upcoming sporting event along with a timer counting down the start of each event. This was yet another small but useful feature that we haven’t really seen elsewhere.
3. FOX Bet Sportsbook
FOX Bet Sportsbook was one of the original online bookmakers to surface in the United States after first launching in New Jersey back in September 2018. The brand has done little expansion since, currently live in just four states, but does bring to the table a quality sports betting product that lives up to the prestigious FOX name.
Upon loading up the FOX Bet desktop website and selecting their state, players will find a burst of colors, a ton of promotions and props, and more information than the human brain can possibly handle. In fact, we’re almost inclined to say that FOX Bet’s website is almost too cluttered. Aside from the main section of the website that showcases popular events, live betting options, pre-made parlays, and odds boosts, the page is absolutely flooded with promotions featuring the various FOX Bet personalities and it can be a bit overwhelming at times.
There are no dropdown menus on FOX Bet’s website, which was a nice change of pace from all of the other similarly-structured sites. Players can return home, view a full A-Z list of sports markets, or pull up their bet slip using any of the tabs at the bottom of the page. It might appear a bit messy at first, but the FOX Bet desktop website is fairly easy to navigate.
4. bet365 Sportsbook
Bet365 Sportsbook may be fairly new in the U.S online gambling space, however, this seasoned veteran has been serving sports bettors digitally since it first went live overseas in March 2001. The brand first made its plunge into the United States online wagering market in New Jersey back in August 2019, and followed that up with its second state launch in Colorado in September 2022. bet365 also went live in Ohio on January 1, 2023 and Virginia is likely up next.
Upon entering the bet365 Sportsbook desktop website, players will be greeted by a homepage that features all of the basics. All of the top upcoming events can be found smack in the middle of the bet365 main menu, along with the site’s special ‘Bet Boosts’ on offer for that specific day. A detailed menu of sports markets is located in a column on the left hand side of the homepage, while My Bets, Promotions, and other special Features can be found on the right side. Once players select a specific game to wager on, a floating bet slip will appear in the middle of their screen.
5. Barstool Sportsbook
Rounding out our top 10 ranking of the best sports betting sites in the United States is none other than the Barstool Sportsbook! The sports media blog-turned-bookmaker has excelled over its first few years in business thanks to its rabid, loyal fanbase and wide availability throughout the country.
The Penn National Gaming product boasts an innovative, creative desktop website that differs greatly from the rest of the industry in terms of layout and looks. Barstool’s rolling promotional banner is much smaller than what other sportsbooks normally would have, which is nice to see. This allows the website to breathe and creates more space for features with a greater purpose.
The homepage breaks down upcoming events by league rather than sport, making it much easier to find what you’re looking for, especially during soccer season. Barstool’s desktop site cleanly displays each and every soccer league around the world on its homepage, along with a clever three-panel box containing upcoming games to bet on in that specific league.
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