Nevada was the first state to legalize and regulate sports betting in 1949. You can wager on sports in Nevada anytime and anywhere in the state, which still has the most-robust gambling market in the country.

But with the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the federal ban on sports wagering, in 1992, other states are set to rival Nevada’s sports betting dominance. More than a dozen other states have legalized and regulated sports betting with more to follow.

If you want to bet on sports, getting familiar with the physical sportsbooks in Nevada doesn’t hurt. You’ll have to visit one of the many locations in the state to finish registering for your account with one of Nevada’s numerous mobile betting apps.

You can easily download these apps for iOS from the app store and download the apps available for Android devices at the location website. But before you’re able to bet, you must complete a formal registration process within the casino before using the app at one of the operator locations.

Is Sports Betting Legal in Nevada?

Yes, and Nevada has always led the way when it comes to sports betting. It has more licensed physical operators than any other state with legal and regulated sports betting.

Nevada is loaded with places you can go to bet on sports.

More and more sportsbooks are appearing across the country in states that have legalized sports betting, but It will take time to compete with the Las Vegas. And the experience in other states can’t compete with what Nevada has in Las Vegas.

Nevada Online Sportsbooks and Their Partners

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What to Consider When Choosing Nevada Betting Sites

There are so many betting sites to choose from in Nevada. In fact, there are more options than any other state. Here are some things to consider when choosinga site in Nevada:

• Sports and Odds
  

  One of the first things you have to research is whether or not the Nevada sportsbook offers the sports and events you want to bet on. For instance, the NFL is bet on everywhere, but what about soccer or horse racing internationally? In Nevada, you can pretty much bet on anything.

  Once you find what you want to be on, you next need to take a look at the odds. When you have the odds, go to an odds comparison site, pick a game or event and see how the odds compare to the competition.

• Free Bets, Bonuses & More
  

  Nevada sportsbooks offer all kinds of enticements to bettors — free bets, bonuses andmore. They want to attract you to their sites, especially when there are so many to choose from. Look around for some of the deals and free bets.

• User Experience
  In Nevada, sportsbooks care about your user experience. They have to because the competition for your money is fierce. But some brands offer betting sites and apps that work better than others, are easy to use and look great on mobile devices. Research sites and apps available in Nevada to see which ones appeal to you.

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Gambling in Nevada Timeline

2018

The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the federal ban on sports wagering. This allows states other than Nevada to legalize and regulate single-game sports betting.

2013

The state legalizes online poker within Nevada, allowing individuals within the state to play poker online. Nevada also joins a compact with Delaware and New Jersey, allowing players in all three to play against anybody located in the other two.

2010

The first apps for sports betting are released, giving anyone located the state the ability to bet on sports outside of a physical Nevada sportsbook.

2001

The State of Nevada legalizes wagering on collegiate events involving the University of Nevada (Reno) and University of Nevada Las Vegas.

1992

The state is exempted from the prohibitions part of Congress’ passage of PASPA, the federal ban on sports betting. Nevada joined a short list of four states with some form of legal sports betting that were grandfathered-in.

1983

Congress passes a bill which lowers the tax on sports wagering to 0.25%. This tax reduction powers the growth of Nevada’s sports betting industry.

1975

The first group of physical NV sportsbooks is officially opened for business at casinos in Nevada.

1974

Congress lowers the federal tax on sports wagering from 10% to 2%. This massive reduction makes betting on sports much more lucrative for some bettors.

1955

Nevada creates the Nevada Gaming Control Board to regulate all gambling in the state.

1954

Congress places a 10% federal tax on all sports wagers, which makes wagering on sports completely unprofitable in the state.

1949

The state of Nevada passes a sports betting bill that legalizes wagering on horse racing and team sports.

1931

The state of Nevada passes an unprecedented bill that legalizes most forms of casino gambling within its borders.