Legal mobile sports betting now runs in dozens of US states, and the best sportsbook for you depends on welcome offer, app quality, odds and which markets you bet most.
We’ve tested every major US sportsbook on bonus value, app experience, live betting, banking and rewards. Here are our top‑rated betting apps for 2026, each with a verified current offer and a full review.
Ratings are editorial and based on hands‑on testing; the welcome offers are verified from each operator’s official US site.
Ranked by our editorial score. Each offer is current and verified; codes are shown where required.
FanDuel is the largest sportsbook in the US — roughly 45% of the market — and our top pick for most new bettors. The welcome offer is Bet $5, Get $350 in bonus bets, guaranteed (win or lose), with no promo code. Owned by Flutter Entertainment, it pairs the cleanest, fastest app in the category with reliable same‑game parlays and strong live betting. It’s legal in 24 states plus DC.
DraftKings is the feature‑packed US #2 and, since December 2025, ESPN’s official sportsbook. Its welcome — Bet $5, Get $200 in bonus bets instantly, win or lose, no code — is one of the easiest to claim. It leads the category for live‑betting depth, profit boosts and same‑game‑parlay tools, and it’s one of the strongest books for UFC and boxing odds. Live in 28 states plus DC.
BetRivers, from Rush Street Interactive, offers a refundable first bet — a Second Chance Bet up to $500 — and, crucially, a 1× wagering requirement that makes the bonus genuinely usable. Add the deep iRush Rewards program, live streaming and RUSHPAY instant withdrawals and it quietly out‑values flashier rivals. Available in 15 states with code USBTRV (NJBRV in NJ, NYBRV in NY).
Hard Rock Bet, run by the Seminole Tribe, is the only legal mobile sportsbook in Florida and offers a top‑rated app plus the cross‑brand Unity rewards program. Its welcome — Bet $5, Get $150 in bonus bets if your first bet wins — is more modest than the guaranteed offers elsewhere, but the app and Florida exclusivity stand out. Live in 10 states.
bet365 is a strong independent operator and a specialist’s pick for Premier League and international football, backed by the best live streaming and a true full cash‑out. Its US offer — Bet $5, Get $365 in bonus bets, auto‑applied with no code — is among the largest guaranteed bet‑and‑gets. The catch is a limited US game and market range, which keeps it below the all‑round leaders.
| Sportsbook | Rating | Welcome offer | Code | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sportsbook | 4.8 | Bet $5, Get $350 in Bonus Bets (guaranteed) | — | Easiest all‑round first account |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | 4.7 | Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Instantly | — | Features + instant bonus |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | 4.5 | $500 Second Chance Bet (state‑tiered) | USBTRV | Low‑wagering value |
| Hard Rock Bet | 4.4 | Bet $5, Get $150 (if your bet wins) | — | Florida bettors |
| bet365 Sportsbook | 3.5 | Bet $5, Get $365 in Bonus Bets (auto‑applied) | — | Football & live betting |
From a simple moneyline to a 12‑leg same‑game parlay, here’s the range of bets and events at legal US sportsbooks.
Mobile sports betting is live in dozens of states and growing. You must be 21+ (18+ in a few) and physically inside a legal state to bet.
The best betting apps combine speed, deep markets and reliable live betting.
Getting set up to bet legally takes only a few minutes.
Established, legitimate sportsbooks we haven’t fully reviewed yet — context only, no affiliate link or rating.
BetMGM, the MGM Resorts and Entain joint venture, is a top‑five US sportsbook known for its sizeable ‘King’ welcome bonuses, the MGM Rewards loyalty tie‑in and a ‘Lion’s Boost’ parlay feature. It’s especially popular with baseball and parlay bettors.
Caesars Sportsbook leans on the Caesars Rewards program, connecting online betting to its casino‑resort empire, and is known for frequent profit boosts and broad market coverage across major and niche sports.
Fanatics Sportsbook, from the sports‑merchandise giant, offers a FanCash bet‑match welcome and ties rewards to apparel and collectibles. It has expanded rapidly across legal states since acquiring PointsBet’s US business.