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BetAmerica Review. Home Reviews BetAmerica. BetAmerica is a US-licensed and headquartered betting site that offers real money wagering on sports, horse racing and greyhound racing in addition to fantasy sports contests. BetAmerica.com was originally formed as a pure racing-oriented site back in 2008 but has since expanded into sports. NJ ONLINE SPORTSBOOK REVIEWS. NJ online sportsbooks are coming online at a fast and furious pace with 16 now live in the state. It can be very difficult for new sports bettors to keep up with all of the updates, promo codes and free bets available.
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After testing 20 online sportsbooks for our 2021 review, here are our top findings on BetAmerica:
- BetAmerica is one of the few online horse racing sites in America. Unfortunately, you must create separate accounts for horse racing and sports betting, preventing BetAmerica from gaining a competitive advantage in the sports betting space.
- The BetAmerica mobile app is user-friendly, and I enjoyed the layout of the app. Bet variety and live betting are in line with the industry standard, with the exception of alternative spreads, which are below-average.
- BetAmerica offers lackluster education, making it a poor choice for beginners. I also found bonuses for new customers to be unimpressive.
States Supported: Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Casino: BetAmerica only offers online casino games in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. BetAmerica offers over 350 slot games, roulette, blackjack, and virtual poker games. Note: This review focuses on sports betting and not casino.
Horse Racing: BetAmerica is one of the few online horse racing sites in America. Unfortunately, you have to create separate accounts to bet on horse racing and sports. Also, you can’t transfer funds between accounts. If this were not the case, BetAmerica would stand out more to me and I would recommend it to individuals who bet on sports and horse racing.
Overall Summary
| Feature | BetAmerica |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 Stars |
| Sports & Bets Offered | 3.5 Stars |
| Odds | 4 Stars |
| Live Betting | 4 Stars |
| Mobile Betting | 4 Stars |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 3.5 Stars |
| Education | 3 Stars |
Sports and Bets Offered
BetAmerica offers 15 different sports, with domestic and international leagues available for all of the most popular sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, etc.). Common bet types include moneyline, spread, total, future, parlay, team and player props. While BetAmerica offers all of the basics, it doesn’t provide any unique contests or bet types that put it in the same elite class as DraftKings, PointsBet, or FanDuel.
Alternative spreads: I noticed BetAmerica lacks alternative spreads for regular season NFL games. For example, if the line of a game is Detroit Lions +3 at -110 odds, most sportsbooks will offer Detroit Lions +1/2/4/5/6/7 or Detroit Lions -1/2/3/4/5 for different odds. These bets are popular with customers, so I’m surprised BetAmerica doesn’t offer them.
Prop bets: BetAmerica offers an average variety of prop bets. An example of a prop bet is “Will Josh Allen throw over or under 0.5 interceptions” or “Will the Houston Rockets make over or under 10.5 three-pointers?”
Cash Out Feature: Like most sportsbooks, BetAmerica offers a cash-out feature, which allows you to amend your original bet and lock in a profit or a loss by settling your bet (or a portion of your bet) early, without having to wait for the event to finish. Knowing you can cash a bet out early incentivizes you to watch every game you bet on, or at least get scoring updates.
Daily Odds Boosts: Like most sportsbooks, BetAmerica offers odds boosts, which they call “Super Odds.” An example of an odds boost would be boosting the odds of both Jonathan Taylor and Josh Allen to score a touchdown from +280 to +315. This means for every $1 wagered, you would win $3.15.
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Odds
As denoted by the table below, BetAmerica offers good odds on soccer moneyline bets and NCAAB moneyline bets. For comparison, if average soccer moneyline odds on a team are +130 at other sports betting sites, BetAmerica might offer odds at +140. In this example, every dollar wagered would return $1.40 at BetAmerica versus $1.30 at other sites.
Meanwhile, BetAmerica offers below average odds on NFL moneyline bets and NHL spread bets. For comparison, if average NHL spread odds on a team are -110 at other sports betting sites, BetAmerica might offer odds at -115. In this example, every dollar wagered would return $.87 at BetAmerica versus $.91 at other sites.
| Feature | BetAmerica |
|---|---|
| NFL Moneyline | Above Average |
| NFL Spread | Average |
| NFL Total | Below Average |
| NBA Moneyline | Below Avereage |
| NBA Spread | Average |
| NBA Total | Average |
| NCAAF Moneyline | Average |
| NCAAB Moneyline | Good |
| Soccer Moneyline | Average |
| NHL Moneyline | Average |
| NHL Spread | Above Average |
| NHL Total | Average |
| Odds | 4 Stars |
Methodology: To score Odds, Moneyline.com gathers data from 21 sportsbooks over several months. For our 2020 Sportsbook Review, over 10,000 data points were collected for spread, moneyline, and over/under (bets).
I collected odds for spread, moneyline, and total bets for over 75 NFL games, 75 MLB games, 75 NBA games, 75 NHL games, 75 Soccer games (various leagues), and 75 NCAA Football and 75 NCAA Basketball games. When collecting odds, I collected the same games simultaneously for each sportsbook, ensuring data accuracy.
Live Betting
Live betting at BetAmerica left me wanting a bit more. While there are running clocks for games, instant bets, and a live match tracker, I would like to see additional bets, such as instant bets for NFL games, added in the future.
Instant Bets: BetAmerica offers a few instant bets, which it calls fast markets. Instant bets are bets on the next play or the next few minutes of a game. Examples of instant bets offered at BetAmerica are “What will happen first in the next 1 minute of game time? A goal, corner kick, free-kick, goal-kick, or throw-in?” Unfortunately, I did not see any fast markets for NFL games, which sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel provide.
Live Match Tracker overview: BetAmerica offers an industry-standard match tracker for live betting sports such as football, basketball, hockey, and soccer. The match tracker has a live clock, displays the score by quarter, and shows which team is attacking in real-time. BetAmerica also lists running game clocks in its live betting menu, a helpful feature. In addition, BetAmerica offers some live stats for each game. For example, BetAmerica lists goal attempts for soccer games, shot on target, corner kicks, offsides, and more.
Live Streaming: This feature allows users to stream games live from their phones. Unlike FanDuel and SugarHouse, BetAmerica does not offer live streaming. For sportsbooks that offer it, this feature is currently only available for soccer and tennis games.
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BetAmerica Mobile App
I found the BetAmerica mobile app to be easy to use, especially when navigating to different sports and games. That said, BetAmerica still has room to further improve the app navigation by making it easier to find the BetAmerica Extra articles.
Likes: BetAmerica makes it easy to check open bets, navigate to different games and sports, and switch back and forth between the sportsbook and casino games.
Dislikes: I could not find the mobile app's educational section, and navigating to statistics and news articles is difficult.
Statistics: BetAmerica allows you to check the results of past games for most sports. Statistics include league standings, final scores for each team’s last five games, and each team’s next few games. While these statistics are basic, it is a luxury to have the ability to lookup scores in a sports betting app.
BetAmerica Extra: BetAmerica Extra contains articles for popular leagues previewing games, discussing picks, and looking at betting trends. There are also videos covering the same type of information. These articles and videos are an excellent addition to the sportsbook. However, they’re almost impossible to find.
I stumbled upon BetAmerica Extra after clicking on “house rules” and accidentally tapping somewhere with my thumb. I enjoyed reading some of the articles in BetAmerica Extra, and no question, BetAmerica can do a better job of making them more accessible.
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Education
BetAmerica’s education is limited to a sub-par guide that defines popular bet types in one sentence. BetAmerica does not use images or examples to explain these bet types further. Also, I was only able to find this education on the website and not the mobile app. Needless to say, I would not recommend BetAmerica for first-time bettors.
For more education, see our guides on how to read odds, different bet types, and bonus rollovers, or check out industry leaders such as DraftKings and 888sport.
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Bonuses & Promotions
I was left unimpressed with BetAmerica’s new user promotions, which give out less bonus money than competing sportsbooks. New user promotions aside, I found that ongoing promotions were comparable to the rest of the industry.
New customers: Promotions for new customers are where BetAmerica lags behind top competitors such as DraftKings, BetRivers, and FanDuel. The other sports betting apps mentioned offer risk-free bets up to $500 or deposit matches of 100% up to $250. BetAmerica only offers a casino deposit bonus of 25% up to $500 or a free bet of $50 when you make a bet of $50.
Existing customers: BetAmerica does offer a few seasonal promotions that compare to those offered by other sportsbooks. For example, there are live bet bonuses, parlay insurance, and NFL touchdown specials. Over several months, I found that BetAmerica typically provides 4 – 8 ongoing promotions.
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Final Thoughts
Overall, BetAmerica is not on the same level as some of the premier sportsbooks available in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel have more to offer in multiple areas most relevant to everyday sports bettors.
On the plus side, I did enjoy BetAmerica’s mobile app and I thought the BetAmerica Extra articles were a cool feature not offered by most sportsbooks. That said, BetAmerica needs to improve its educational content and bonuses before I would recommend it as a primary sports betting app.
About BetAmerica
Churchill Downs purchased BetAmerica in April 2017. Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) owns racetracks, casinos, and online sports wagering sites such as BetAmerica. Churchill Downs incorporated started by opening one of the most famous racetracks of all time in Louisville, Kentucky. Churchill Downs Incorporated has a market cap of $8.29 billion as of December 2020. Read more on Churchill Downs Incorporated at Wikipedia.
What states is BetAmerica sportsbook legal in?
BetAmerica is legal in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
What deposit methods does BetAmerica offer?
Bettors can currently deposit via credit/debit card, online bank transfer (ACH), PayPal, Skrill, PayNearMe, and play+ prepaid cards.
| Feature | BetAmerica |
|---|---|
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| Total Deposit Methods | 7 |
| No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees | Yes |
| Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card | $1/Varies |
What withdrawal methods does BetAmerica offer?
BetAmerica currently processes withdrawals via online bank transfer (ACH), PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, PayNearMe, and cash at certain casinos.
| Feature | BetAmerica |
|---|---|
| Minimum Withdrawal | $1 |
| Total Withdrawal Methods | 6 |
| Check Payout Speed is < 10 days | No |
| No Withdrawal Fees - Check | No |
| Withdrawal Min/Max - Check | Checks N/A |
What is the minimum deposit at BetAmerica?
The minimum amount required to open an account at BetAmerica Sportsbook is $1. The minimum withdrawal amount is $1.
What kind of customer support does BetAmerica offer?
Customer service at BetAmerica is excellent and I found replies to come quickly and efficiently. Employees were typically able to answer my questions in one or two responses. BetAmerica offers live chat, email, and phone support. The email and live chat support are available 24/7, while the phone support is available from 9 am – 11 pm ET.
What sports can you bet on at BetAmerica?
BetAmerica currently offers the following sports.
| Feature | BetAmerica |
|---|---|
| Total Sports Offered | 15 |
| Aussie Rules (AFL) | Yes |
| Baseball (MLB) | Yes |
| Basketball (NBA) | No |
| Basketball (NCAA) | Yes |
| Boxing | Yes |
| Cricket | Yes |
| E-Sports | No |
| Football (NFL) | Yes |
| Football (NCAA) | Yes |
| Golf (PGA) | Yes |
| Hockey (NHL) | Yes |
| Horse Racing | Yes |
| MMA (UFC) | Yes |
| Rugby (League) | No |
| Rugby (Union) | Yes |
| Soccer (EPL) | Yes |
| Soccer (MLS) | Yes |
| Tennis | Yes |
| Sports & Bets Offered | 3.5 Stars |
Methodology
For the BettingBuck.com annual best online sportsbooks review published in 2020, a total of 2,300 data points were collected over six months and used to score sportsbooks. Additionally, odds data was collected for each sportsbook on over 1,400 bets to give each sportsbook a comparative odds ranking.
Sports betting sites were scored across seven core categories to computer an overall rating: total number of sports and bets offered, odds, live betting features, mobile apps, educational resources, ease of use, and current bonuses.
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About the author: Joey Shadeck Joey Shadeck is the lead writer for Moneyline.com and content strategist for Michigan-based Reink Media Group. He has closely tracked sports betting in the United States for the last two years, compiling hundreds of data points across dozens of sportsbooks. He has 6 years of online betting experience with hundreds of bets placed during that time.
BetAmerica Colorado is an online betting and gaming brand operated by Churchill Downs Inc., parent company of the Kentucky derby, casinos and racetracks across the country. With Colorado licenses in hand, BetAmerica is now in the final phases of launching statewide mobile betting and a retail sportsbook.
BetAmerica comes to Colorado by way of a partnership with Full House Resorts, which operates Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek. The brand already offers sports betting in New Jersey and elsewhere, so today we offer this early BetAmerica Colorado review and preview to provide readers with an idea of what to expect once it goes live with online and in-person betting.
Horse racing fans may know the BetAmerica name from its long-time online racing betting operations in Colorado and elsewhere. The company was established in 2008 with a focus on horse racing betting and was acquired by Churchill Downs Inc. in 2017. In 2019, BetAmerica entered the sports betting business after launching in New Jersey.
Quick Reference:
- Visit BetAmerica online at: www.betamerica.com
- Mobile apps available for: iOS and Android
- Colorado licensing status: Approved
- Can I bet on Colorado college games at BetAmerica? Yes. Colorado law allows licensed betting sites to accept wagers on in-state and out-of-state college teams
- Who’s allowed to bet online at BetAmerica? BetAmerica accepts customers who are 21 or older. Customers may sign up for accounts and make deposits from anywhere but must be located within state lines to place wagers.
- Land-based casino partner: Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel
BetAmerica Colorado Launch Date
Neither BetAmerica nor Bronco Billy’s have confirmed when they will launch online and in-person betting. That being said, it appears a launch is not that far off. Bronco Billy’s and BetAmerica both have all the licenses they need from the state to open a retail sportsbook and/or a mobile sportsbook when they are ready.
Mobile betting may end up launching first due to coronavirus concerns that disrupted plans and closed casinos for months on end. In such an environment, mobile betting is a much simpler prospect due to its inherent adherence to social distancing principles.
We will update this review with all the details once BetAmerica Colorado launches.
BetAmerica Bonuses and Promotions
BetAmerica does not tend to be a promotions-heavy sportsbook as evidenced by its offers in other states. It is quite possible BetAmerica Colorado will buck the trend, but its offers to date have been relatively uniform across every other state in which it operates.
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If that holds true, Colorado bettors can expect the following welcome bonus and potentially additional promotions similar those described below. We say “potentially” because BetAmerica’s offers do vary by state and it is unclear what types of promos will be offered in Colorado.
Bet $50, Get $50
Bonus Code: BET50
In other states, BetAmerica offers a 100% match bonus on each customer’s first wager for up to $50 in free bets.
For example, a first bet of $20 results in a $20 bonus while a $50 first bet results in a $50 bonus.
The bonus funds are issued to customers within 24 hours of placing a qualifying bet and must be used within seven days of receipt. Free bets may only be used on wagers with odds of -200 or greater and may not be withdrawn – only the winnings from free bets are eligible for withdrawal.
In-Play Betting Bonus: Bet $20, Get $20
BetAmerica encourages new and existing customers a like to give in-play betting a try with this “bet $20 to get $20” offer. Bettors who have not yet made a live wager who place one for $20 or more are instantly given $20 in bonus funds as a welcome to in-play betting.
The in-play betting bonus comes with a 1x rollover, meaning customers must place $20 worth of wagers before withdrawing any winnings associated with the bonus money. The bonus itself may not be withdrawn and is not included in any payouts, but all net winnings associated with the bonus may be withdrawn after meeting the rollover.
Ongoing Offer: Bet $5, Get $20
Another long-running promo BetAmerica offers in some states is a “bet $5 to get $20” offer for new and existing customers alike. Bettors can claim the offer by logging in, visiting the promotions tab and opting in.
After opting in, customers will get $20 in bonus funds after placing at least $5 worth of wagers using their own money. Any money won wagering the bonus funds can be withdrawn after meeting a 1x rollover.
BetAmerica Super Odds
Customers can visit the Super Odds tab to view daily enhanced odds offers on select markets. For example, a wager that was paying +165 might be boosted to +190 while another wager that was a +220 might be boosted to +250. Super Odds offers change daily to encourage customers to log in often and see what’s on offer.
Sports Betting Markets and Types of Wagers Offered by BetAmerica
Colorado law allows licensed operators to accept wagers on an extremely wide range of sports, covering everything from the NFL to lesser-known sports such as floorball and beach soccer.
BetAmerica offers wagers on a standard range of sports, typically covering the biggest sports in the US and on the international stage. Football, basketball, baseball and other major US sports are covered in great detail while international sports consist of soccer, cricket, table tennis and darts.
Compared to other betting sites, BetAmerica’s coverage of sports leagues is about average. All the major sports are covered, and many niche sports (such as netball and surfing) are offered but not to any great extent.
Depending on the season, BetAmerica offers wagers on the following sports:
- Athletics
- Aussie Rules
- Badminton
- Bandy
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Boxing
- Chess
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Esports
- Floorball
- Football
- Futsal
- Gaelic Sports
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Ice Hockey
- Kayak
- MMA
- Motor Racing
- Netball
- Olympics
- Pool
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Shooting
- Snooker
- Soccer
- Speedway
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Winter Sports
Types of wagers offered varies by sport, but BetAmerica has a propensity to offer an extensive lineup of wagering options for the more popular leagues. Customers will at times find as many as two hundred individual types of bets for a single competition.
Mobile Sportsbook Review
iOS users can download the official BetAmerica mobile app from the App Store while Android users can visit BetAmerica.com to download the app directly. In both cases, it is clear BetAmerica’s prior experience with mobile racing betting translates well to traditional sports betting.
The BetAmerica app is responsive to taps and moves quickly from screen to screen. Navigation is organized such that the homepage displays popular and upcoming games along with odds on the main markets for each game.
Users can navigate through the full list of sports using a collapsible menu, add wagers to the betting slip by tapping the odds displayed next to any market and then adjust bet sizes by visiting the betting slip.
The iOS and Android apps both support the full range of BetAmerica features such as in-play betting, live stats, head-to-head stats and account management. In all, the BetAmerica app is functional and capable.
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In-Play Betting Review
BetAmerica Sportsbook offers in-play betting seven days a week on all major events, matches and tournaments. The big US sports are covered daily along with international soccer games and other events from around the world.
The in-game wagering platform is organized to display a running list of stats for that game (scoring, possession, timeouts and so on) alongside live markets with odds updated in real time. The end result is an interface that provides enough information that users can follow a game from start to finish, place wagers and know what’s going on even if they can’t make it to a TV to watch the game live.
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The types of live wagers available during games varies from sport to sport, typically based on the popularity of the sport. Major US games, for example, are covered with many more wagering opportunities during the game. In-game markets always include wagers on who will win and often on shorter-term outcomes such as the next score, winner of the next half/quarter and so on.
Fast Markets
During some higher-profile games, BetAmerica offers “fast markets” that allow users to bet on whether or not something will happen within the next 1-5 minutes of play. This might be the outcome of a corner kick, penalty, turnover or something else entirely.
In all cases, fast markets are designed to provide short-term betting opportunities and instant payouts. Each wager is settled within minutes, potentially giving players many options throughout the duration of the game.
Customer Support
BetAmerica provides customer support via phone and e-mail. Live agents can be reached by phone during normal business hours seven days a week while e-mail support is offered 24/7.
Deposit Methods
In Colorado, licensed sportsbooks are authorized to accept most common forms of payments. This includes credit and debit cards, bank transfers and cash in-person.
- Credit cards: Visa and Mastercard
- Debit cards: Visa and Mastercard
- PayPal: PayPal accounts may be used only if they are linked to a personal checking account
- Online Bill Pay: Use your bank’s online bill pay feature to approve a BetAmerica deposit
- PayNearMe: Pay with cash at a nearby pharmacy or dollar store; deposits are credited within minutes
- Play+: Prepaid card issued by BetAmerica that allows instant online deposits, withdrawals, ATM withdrawals and in-store purchases
- Skrill: E-wallet account that supports deposits and withdrawals
Responsible Gambling
Colorado sports betting regulations require all licensed operators to meet certain responsible gambling provisions.
Specifically, 1 CCR § 207-2-9 requires sportsbooks to prominently display a gambling help hotline phone number, a direct link to a problem gambling resource website, a clear statement of the operator’s responsible gambling policy, to conduct responsible advertising and to offer a self-exclusion program.
BetAmerica meets or exceeds all responsible gambling requirements in Colorado, partially due to already having operations in other states with similar rules. To that end, the BetAmerica website and mobile app offers the following responsible gambling tools:
- Deposit limits: Users may set daily, weekly and monthly limits on the amount they can deposit to their BetAmerica accounts
- Betting limits: Users may set daily, weekly and monthly limits on the total amount they can wager
- Time limits: Users may set a maximum amount of time in hours they are able to access BetAmerica
- Timeout periods: Users may set a period ranging from 72 hours to 30 days during which they are not allowed to use BetAmerica
- Close account: Customers may contact BetAmerica to close their accounts entirely
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