This Online Betting 101 guide teaches you how to open an online sportsbook account with one of the top sites recommended by our experts. Follow these steps to create your online sportsbook account today:
- Select one of the great sports betting brands we have recommended. The sites in our “Best Sportsbooks” page have passed our strict tests. That means they grade wagers fairly, honor bonus terms and pay out in full. They all have different specialities, so choose the one that you like the most and click through to the site.
- Hit the button that says “Join Now” or “Register” or “Sign Up” to start the registration process.
- You will be asked for standard personal details. Type in your name, address, date of birth, phone number, email address and potentially your last four Social Security Number digits.
- That may be enough to verify your identity, but you may also need to complete a KYC process. We have a page called “what is KYC?” to help you understand the procedure, but you essentially need to provide documents proving your identity, age and residential address. It does not need to be the original documents, as you can upload scans.
- When your identity is verified, you will have an online sportsbook account. You can then make a deposit, grab your sign-up bonus and start betting.
The registration process varies according to the sportsbook you select, but the steps above provide a broad idea of how to set up your account. It should only take a couple of minutes at one of the best sites.
Visit our “Best Sportsbooks” and “Online Betting Sites” pages to read our reviews and decide which online sports betting brand you want to create an account with.