Colorado legalized mobile sports betting with legislation approved by the voters in 2019. Under the law, licensed operators are permitted to launch online platforms and mobile applications to accept wagers from across the state.
The Westgate SuperBook app is going to draw the attention of sports bettors simply due to its pedigree. The SuperBook itself is the most important sportsbook in the world, and its lines serve to guide sportsbooks and action around the globe. The app itself gives customers some taste of. Westgate is home to the most prestigious and respected sportsbook in Nevada - the Las Vegas SuperBook. So how does its mobile sports betting app stack up?
Unlike some states, Colorado does not require customers to visit a retail sportsbook in person to register an account. Sports fans may register for accounts remotely and make deposits from anywhere in the nation but must be physically located within Colorado in order to place wagers.
Licensed Mobile Betting Apps
The Limited Gaming Control Commission (LGCC) oversees all sports betting in Colorado, including the licensing and monitoring of mobile sportsbooks. Strict regulations and a competent governing body have done much to ensure a high level of quality, giving bettors many solid options to choose from.
Each of the following betting apps is licensed and legal in Colorado.
DraftKings App
DraftKings launched on May 1st, 2020 with mobile apps for Android and iOS. Name recognition relating to its prior daily fantasy operations in Colorado put DraftKings off to a running start after launching full-on sports betting.
An extensive in-play betting menu and live streaming sports video make DraftKings one of the stronger operators in Colorado to date.
- Read more: DraftKings CO
- Download links: DraftKings.com
BetMGM App
The BetMGM mobile app came to Colorado in May 2020 and offers wagering on a long list of US and international sports. iOS and Android users can visit the BetMGM website to sign up for an account and for links to download the official app.
BetMGM is operated as a joint partnership between noted casino operator MGM Resorts International and online gaming behemoth GVC Holdings.
- Read more: BetMGM CO
- Download links: BetMGM.com
PointsBet App
PointsBet is the most unique mobile sportsbook app in Colorado. The PointsBet app offers standard fixed-odds and in-play wagers, but it also offers PointsBetting wagers with variable payouts. In a PointsBetting wager, customers choose an amount to bet per point and wins or loses based on the final score differential.
For example, a PointsBet customer can bet $10 per point on the over in a basketball game to win $10 for every point by which the final score exceeds the projected total. This also works in reverse if the final score falls short of the projected total. Wins and losses can therefore be bigger than the initial stake, but PointsBet provides customizable win/loss limits that permit users to manage risk.
- Read more: PointsBet CO
- Download links: PointsBet.com
FanDuel App
FanDuel is the other major DFS provider to pivot to sports betting and is now one of the largest online sportsbooks in the USA. To date, FanDuel has maintained a positive reputation among customers as a reliable and trustworthy operator.
Betting options through the FanDuel app cover the full range of US and international sports, in-play betting and live streaming video.
- Read more: FanDuel CO
- Download links: FanDuel.com
BetRivers App
BetRivers is the product of Rush Street Gaming, a casino operator headquartered out of Chicago. The BetRivers app has launched in a handful of states so far and despite being operated by one of the smaller operators in the industry, it has proven competitive in every state.
Android users can download the mobile app from the BetRivers website, but development of an iOS app has been slow. iOS users can visit BetRivers.com to place wagers online through a mobile-friendly website.
- Read more: BetRivers CO
- Download links: BetRivers.com
William Hill App
William Hill Sportsbook came to Colorado through a partnership with Caesars Entertainment, parent company of two Black Hawk casinos. The William Hill Colorado app can be downloaded from the App Store on iOS devices or directly from WilliamHill.com on Android devices.
New customers can download the app and register a new account to take advantage of a sizable welcome bonus plus ongoing promos that consistently feature player-friendly terms.
- Read more: William Hill CO
- Download links: WilliamHill.com
SportsBetting.com App
The SportsBetting.com app came to Colorado in September 2020 in partnership with Johnny Nolons Casino. SportsBetting.com CO looks like a regular sportsbook at first glance, but it is chock-full of sharp lines to make it a worthwhile option for bettors who want to pay as little juice as possible. When we compared some of its NFL lines to other sportsbooks, SportsBetting.com offered the best lines in most cases.
- Download links: SportsBetting.com
BetMonarch App
Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk is partnered with the Stadium Technology Group to offer in-person and online betting through the BetMonarch app. The Stadium Technology Group is owned by international gaming giant GVC Holdings but is still headquartered in Las Vegas and providers local customer support to all users.
The BetMonarch app for iOS and Android supports all major types of wagers, discounted lines on certain sports and integrates cleanly into the Monarch Casino rewards program. As customers place wagers with the BetMonarch app, they also earn comps and tier points that can be redeemed online or in-person at Monarch Casino.
- Read more: BetMonarch Sportsbook
- Download links: MonarchBlackHawk.com
SBK App
SBK Sportsbook is operated by Smarkets, which is an exchange betting operator that has been active in Europe since 2008. In Colorado, SBK Sportsbook leverages the power of the Smarkets exchange to extend lower commissions to US customers.
Customers can download the SBK Sportsbook app for iOS in the app store while Android users can visit GetSBK.com to download the app directly.
- Read more: SBK Sportsbook CO
- Download links: GetSBK.com
Circa Sports
Circa Sports out of Nevada also presents itself as a low-commission sportsbook that puts players first. When ColoradoBetting.com compared Circa Sports to SBK and other major operators, Circa Sports had the best odds more often. Sports fans who wager frequently should give Circa Sportsbook a look because less commission makes a noticeable difference over time.
The Circa Sports app can be downloaded for iOS or Android, and desktop customers can visit co.circasports.com to bet online.
- Read more: Circa Sports CO
- Download links: co.circasports.com
Sky Ute Sportsbook App
Sky Ute Sportsbook is operated by USBookmaking in partnership with Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, Colorado. The Sky Ute betting app is available iOS and Android devices with a full range of professional and college sports on offer.
- Read more: Sky Ute Sportsbook
- Download links: SkyUteCasino.com/sportsbook/
theScore Bet Mobile App
theScore Bet is operated by the highly popular sports news and highlights provider, theScore, and is partnered with the parent company of the Lodge and Gilpin casinos. theScore launched its mobile betting app in Colorado in September 2020. Useful features offered by theScore Bet include cross-app functionality between its betting and news apps for easier bet tracking, live odds updates in both apps, the ability to set favorite teams and more.
Westgate Sportsbook Mobile App
- Download links: thescore.bet
Betfred App
Betfred launched its mobile app for Colorado bettors in September 2020. Although new to Colorado, Betfred has a long history in the UK and on the international stage as a major sports betting operator – meaning experience is not a problem.
- Read more: Betfred Colorado
- Download links: co.betfred.com
SuperBook App
SuperBook Sportsbook is one of Colorado’s most interesting providers as it is the online betting platform of Las Vegas’ own Westgate Las Vegas Superbook, the most popular and high profile sportsbook in Las Vegas.
SuperBook comes to Colorado backed by a reputation for sharp lines, accepting large wagers, and hosting the annual SuperContest NFL handicapping contest. SuperBook welcomes new users with a generous welcome bonus and offers wagering at co.superbook.com or via mobile apps for iOS/Android.
- Download links: co.superbook.com
Barstool Sportsbook App
Barstool Sportsbook operates the retail sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Black Hawk and will soon offer mobile betting. The Barstool Sportsbook app features a clean interface and frequent promotions that often include opportunities to interact with Barstool Sports personalities.
- Download links: BarstoolSportsbook.com
888Sport App
888 Holdings Inc. plans to launch for Colorado bettors sometime in 2021. According to a company press release, 888Sport is partnered with Colorado Grande Casino for mobile betting. The partnership also extends to online gambling and poker if those are legalized in the future.
- Download links: us.888sport.com
Betsson App
The Betsson Group was established in 1963 and therefore comes to Colorado with no shortage of experience. In Colorado, Betsson Sportsbook is partnered with Dostal Alley Casino for online and mobile betting.
- Read more: Betsson Colorado
iOS and Android Betting Apps in Colorado
iPhone and Android users can make use of mobile gambling apps to wager on the go, but the process for getting started is a bit different for each.
What to Know About Betting on an iPhone or iPad
The App Store does allow mobile betting apps, but only after an extensive vetting process. Most notably, Apple only allows apps that are offered by licensed providers.
The majority of sports betting providers that are licensed in Colorado already offer iPhone and iPad apps. Customers can find those apps by opening the App Store and running a search for the name of their preferred sportsbook operator.
Alternatively, bettors can point their mobile browsers to the website of any licensed sportsbook for a direct link to the official app or to bet online with no download needed.
App Store Guidelines on Sports Betting
App Store guidelines are fairly demanding in terms of what Apple expects of mobile sports betting apps before accepting them into the store. Section 5.3.4 of the App Store policy providers a basic rundown of what is required of mobile betting apps:
Apps that offer real money gaming (e.g. sports betting, poker, casino games, horse racing) or lotteries must have necessary licensing and permissions in the locations where the App is used, must be geo-restricted to those locations, and must be free on the App Store. Illegal gambling aids, including card counters, are not permitted on the App Store. Lottery apps must have consideration, chance, and a prize.
What to Know About Betting on an Android Device
The Google Play Store does not distribute gambling or sports betting apps in the United States, but that does not mean Android users are out of luck.
Most mobile sportsbooks in Colorado offer Android apps via direct download. Customers can point their mobile browsers to the betting site of their choice and tapping the Android download app for simple instructions on getting started.
In most cases, attempting to download the official Android app directly from a sportsbook’s website will prompt a security warning that asks users if they are sure they wish to proceed. Bettors may also need to navigate to their Android settings to permit installations from unknown sources.
Key Mobile Betting Regulations
Colorado sports betting apps are subject to a variety of regulations designed to protect the integrity of sports, ensure responsible gambling, verify the identities of customers and more.
Some of the key regulations that impact the customers of mobile sportsbooks in Colorado are explained below.
Age and Identity Verification
Section 6.11 of CO sports betting regulations states that operators must “make commercially reasonable efforts to confirm” customers are:
- At least 21 years of age
- Are not coaches, athletes, referees and the like who could exert an influence over sporting contests upon which wagers are accepted
- Are not people who are in position to have access to exclusive information on sports events upon which wagers are accepted
Section 7.11 of the regulations reinforce the above rule and further states mobile betting providers must safeguard the account details of patrons, provide problem gambling information to customers and provide easy mechanism for customers to set spending limits or to self-exclude entirely.
Additionally, mobile betting providers are required by law to collect the following information at a minimum from each customer:
- Name and address
- Date of birth
- Social security number or last four digits thereof, or a passport or taxpayer identification number
- E-mail address
- Phone number
Funding of Mobile Betting Accounts in Colorado
Under Colorado law, mobile sports betting operators are permitted to accept deposits through a wide range of methods. Section 7.11, part 5 of the regulations state mobile sportsbooks may accept deposits through the use of:
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash or cash vouchers at locations approved by the LGCC
- Promotional credits/winnings/adjustments made by the operator
- ACH transfers
- Wire transfers
- “Any other means approved by the Commission”
State law also requires operators to honor withdrawal requests within five business days.
See our banking guide for more information on each of the most popular deposit methods.
Maximum Payout Rules
CO regulations allow operators to enforce maximum payout amounts, which is a common practice in the industry designed to give operators control over risk.
However, Colorado state law provides a unique benefit to customers in that maximum payouts may not be enforced by simply reducing any winning payout that exceeds the operator’s maximum payout rule. Instead, operators are required to limit the original wager such that a winning outcome does not exceed the maximum payable amount.
Section 6.10, part 11 states:
“Maximum payouts; however, such limits shall only be established through limiting the amount wagered and cannot be applied to reduce a winning wager amount…”
Geolocation Requirements
In order to comply with federal laws that prohibit interstate wagering, mobile betting providers are required to know the physical locations of customers at all times and to prevent wagers from being placed from anywhere outside state lines.
Section 7.10 states mobile sportsbooks must use geofence technology to “reasonably detect the physical location of a patron attempting to access the online sports betting system and place a wager; and to monitor and block unauthorized attempts to access the online sports betting system in order to place a wager.”
Mobile operators are also obligated to “dynamically monitor the patron’s location” to prevent customers from placing wagers from outside Colorado.
Customers are permitted to register accounts and make deposits under these regulations but must be located within state lines in order to place wagers.
A Note for Frequent Visitors to Colorado
Sports fans who visit Colorado frequently are welcome to place mobile wagers while within state lines. Colorado law does not require bettors to be residents in order to participate in sports betting. Customers need only be 21 years old and physically present in Colorado at the time any wager is placed.
Regulations adopted by the LGCC even permit customers to sign up for accounts and make deposits from outside Colorado. Anyone planning to visit Colorado can get an early start by downloading a mobile betting app, signing up for an account and making a deposit prior to arriving.
Sports wagering apps are more important than ever for sports bettors in Nevada. The various sports wagering apps can make you a smarter sports bettor. The quick access to find the best point spread or odds can be at your fingertips.
We’ll look at both scenarios and why any sports bettor visiting or living in Nevada should use a sports wagering app.
The best sports betting apps in Nevada
Westgate Sportsbook App
Nevada sports betting apps: the who and the where
The various sports wagering apps don’t offer the same number of wagers, point spreads, or odds. The only thing they may have in common is the software platform.
For example, the information on the Westgate sports wagering app may have different point spreads and odds from what you’ll find on the Station Casinos app even though they use the same software and look similar.
Some sports wagering apps also allow you to wager on horse racing. These accounts may be separate, so you’ll have to fund two accounts instead of using just one.
Here’s a list of sports wagering apps by name with casino affiliation and links to download for iOs and Android devices:
Atlantis Sports – Atlantis Sports App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
B-Connected Sports – B Connected App
Download:
- App Store
- Android (sports and horses)
Aliante, Cannery, The California, Eastside Cannery, Fremont, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast (Main Street Station does not have a sportsbook)
Caesars – Caesars App
Download:
- App Store
- Android (sports and horses)
Harrah’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, The Cromwell, The LINQ, Bally’s Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Caesars Palace, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Harrah’s Laughlin, Harvey’s Resort Hotel/Casino, Harrah’s Casino Hotel Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Casino Hotel Reno
CG Technology
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Cosmopolitan, Hard Rock, M Resort, The Palazzo, Palms (Station operates rest of casino, but not sportsbook), Silverton, Tropicana, The Venetian
Golden Nugget – Golden Nugget App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Golden Nugget
MGM Resorts – BetMGM App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Aria, Bellagio, Circus Circus, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York
South Point – NV Sports App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Rampart, South Point
Station Casinos – STN Sports App
Download:
- App Store
- Android (sports and horses)
Station Casinos – Boulder Station, El Cortez, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Wildfire Casinos
South Point – South Point App
Download:
- App Store
- Android (only horse racing)
Treasure Island – TI Sports App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Treasure Island
Westgate – Westgate Superbook App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Westgate Las Vegas
William Hill – William Hill App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Binion’s, The D, Downtown Grand, Ellis Island, Four Queens, Hooters, Plaza, Silver Sevens, SLS Las Vegas, Tuscany and more
Wynn – Wynn App
Download:
- App Store
- Android
Encore, Wynn
Sports betting is on the rise
There has been sort of a boon in sportsbook upgrades and renovations in the past five years.
Sportsbook operators and casinos in Las Vegas upgraded no fewer than 10 sportsbooks in 2016 alone. There will be even more sportsbook upgrades and renovations in 2018. These renovations are making the sportsbook a more comfortable place to watch the games.
When the sportsbook experience becomes better more people will spend time in the sportsbook. On a semi-related note, some sportsbooks are so nice that the operators are charging a premium for seats during busy days like NFL Sunday, March Madness, and the Super Bowl.
Chances are good that when someone visits a casino to watch a game that they will wager on the game.
The amount of money wagered on sports has increased every year since 2004 and shows no sign of slowing down.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is approving more and more wagering opportunities for sportsbooks. The casinos and sportsbook operators are taking full advantage of the opportunity to the satisfaction of bettors and the casino bean counters.
More people in the sportsbook means more people betting and more business for the operator. This also means longer lines to wager on a regular basis.
Become a better sports bettor with apps
Not all sportsbooks offer the same point spreads and odds.
Funding multiple sports betting accounts allows you the ability to shop around for the best odds without hopping in your car and driving to multiple casinos to get current numbers. Even if you do want to visit a casino and wager in person, you can compare odds on your mobile device to choose the best sportsbook to place a wager.
Betting on sports isn’t easy. The 10 percent advantage for the sportsbook operator means that you’ll have to win 52.4 percent of your wagers just to break even.
Winning is even more difficult. Why not take advantage of technology and become a better sports bettor?
Why use sports wagering apps in Nevada?
The convenience of sports betting apps is helpful on busy sports weekends like the Super Bowl, March Madness, and any NFL Sunday. However, that’s not the only time the mobile apps come in handy.
The advantage of employing an app spills over to everyday sports betting since there are more people betting in Nevada than ever.
Nevada locals no longer have to drive to the casino to wager on a game. You’ll just need to be inside Nevada state lines. Heck, you can place a wager from your seat in the sportsbook if you’re comfortable and don’t want to walk to the counter to place a wager.
The majority of sports wagering app users live in Nevada. However, tourists should find the convenience of the sports wagering apps useful too. There’s more reason to use sports wagering apps since more people are visiting Las Vegas and Nevada for major events like the Super Bowl.
Who can use a sports wagering app in Nevada?
You must be at least 21 years old (legal gambling age in Nevada). In order to place a wager, you must be inside the state of Nevada. Signals are triangulated using both satellite and GPS to ensure you’re in Nevada.
Setting up a sports betting app and account
The process to set up a sports wagering account is painless but may take a few minutes.
The accounts must be set up in person at a sportsbook. You will need a casino players club card when you fill out the basic information form. The process takes about 3-4 minutes each for both the customer and representative to enter the data.
Once you have an account set up, you’ll have to deposit funds. Minimum deposits range from $25-$100.
Most sportsbook operators require that you deposit cash when setting up an account.
Sportsbooks have different policies for future funding. Some sportsbook operators will allow you to deposit funds into your account remotely and others won’t. Check with the sportsbook when signing up for your account since this changes with new technology.
New customer bonuses
William Hill and Station Casinos often have promotions for new customers.
William Hill may offer extra money in your account. Station Casinos may offer Boarding Pass players club points.
Players club points
Station Casinos is currently the only sportsbook operator who reward sports bets with players club points. Since many of the sports wagering apps require a players club account, this could change in the future.
Westgate Sportsbook App
When to use NV mobile sports betting apps
We’ve looked at the who, what, where, and why you should consider using sports wagering apps. Now we’re going to look at, specifically, when you should be using the sports wagering apps.
These apps can be useful all of the time for an avid sports bettor. However, you may not see the necessity if you’re not wagering on games very often. That may be true, but there are more than a few sports events throughout the year where they come in especially handy.
Having a sports wagering app for these events will greatly improve your sportsbook and sports betting experience.
Super Bowl
Super Bowl weekend is one of the busiest of the year for sports fans in Las Vegas. There will be no fewer than an extra 300,000 people visiting Las Vegas just for Super Bowl weekend.
Not only are there more people in Las Vegas than usual, but many will be in the sportsbook.
Many people visiting Las Vegas for the Super Bowl will be wagering on the game. The Super Bowl is typically the single most wagered-on the event of the year.
Beyond the number of people wagering on the game, there are more ways to wagers on the Super Bowl than any other event. There are approximately 10 times as many different wagering opportunities available via proposition bets.
The situation for the Super Bowl in a Las Vegas sportsbook is combustible. Not only are there a lot of people wagering on the game, but many of those bettors are new. Even experienced sports bettors can get tied up choosing from hundreds of proposition bets in the sportsbook.
The best way to avoid Super Bowl chaos in the sportsbook, and lines that take up to an hour, is to use a sports wagering app.
Once the account is funded, there’s no need to stand in line to place a wager. All you have to do is open the app, look at the hundreds of options, and place your bets. If you’re a winner and don’t want your money tied up, you can simply go to the sportsbook and withdraw funds after the game.
March Madness
While the Super Bowl may be the most wagered-on event, the first weekend of March Madness might be the busiest weekend for sports fans.
The first weekend of games begin on a Thursday and continues through Sunday night. The first game will tip off shortly after 9 a.m. every day. The games will end sometime around 9 p.m.
There are 32 college basketball games to wager on Thursday and Friday. There are another 16 games played on Saturday and Sunday.
You’ll find a line at the sportsbook to place wagers all day and night for all four days of the weekend.
Since March Madness brings out a lot of younger college basketball fans, either in college or just out of college, there are a lot of inexperienced bettors. The lines to place wagers are often much slower than usual.
More than one basketball bettor will be standing in a lengthy and sluggish line and miss getting in a last minute wager in before tip-off.
In additional to the long lines, a free seat in a sportsbook isn’t easy to come by during the first weekend of March Madness. Holding seats for a long time is frowned upon. If you have to wait in line for too long, you might lose your seat.
Not only will a sports wagering app help keep your seat in the sportsbook, but they’re are the best way to avoid lines during the first weekend of March Madness.
NFL Sunday
Westgate Superbook App
Football wagers comprise more revenue for casinos than all other sportscombined.
Westgate Sports Book
Not only is there a lot of money on the line, but there are a lot of people betting. Some football bettors are people who wager on football whenever they have time before the games.
However, not everyone will place wagers before game day.
Many football bettors wait for the last day to place wagers. Not only are they waiting until the day of the game to wager, but they often wait until an hour before the game(s). On Sundays, the NFL schedule has three time slots.
In Las Vegas games begin around 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Since the first time slot has the most games, there are usually more people looking to place wagers.
Westgate Sports Book Odds
There are lines beginning to form as early as 8 a.m. on an NFL Sunday. No matter how fast the staff may work before kickoff, the lines to place wagers on the early Sunday games can take up to 30 minutes.
Once again, sports wagering apps can help you avoid the time crunch and get your wagers completed in time. You can even wager from your house or hotel room if you’re not ready to leave the bed.
Sports wagering apps are always an advantageous way to wager on sports in Nevada. They’re especially useful during the Super Bowl, March Madness, and football season.
Having an active account can come in handy for these events even if you’re not an avid sports bettor.
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