Posts by wearycyclist9

Perhaps it would be best to wait for someone who has actually been through this, or simply test the waters with a small amount first to see how it unfolds. My advice? Stick with experimenting via PayPal or Neteller. It gives you the flexibility to switch between different sportsbooks whenever you want, allowing you to hunt for the best lines yourself.

If you’re looking to bet with the world's top-tier books like DraftKings to get those elite odds, you'll likely need to open a foreign currency account. However, if you stick to sites catering specifically to this market, such as BetMGM—which I wouldn't even suggest signing up for since their odds are garbage—you could probably just play with USD.
If PayPal is giving you trouble with sending verification codes (I have no idea what the issue is; as someone who manages multiple accounts, I've had them arrive at ten different addresses within days), why not give Neteller a shot? It's an equally excellent e-wallet.

Taylor Hill62 said:Hey there. I have a question. Since I’m planning on moving into online betting, I need to get a card set up. My question is: what kind of account do I actually need? I’ll be using JPMorgan Chase. Is a standard checking account with a Visa card enough, or should I open a foreign currency account? Or maybe a third option entirely? I'll be using this one account for both deposits and withdrawals, so I'd appreciate some advice before I head in to get everything set up. I don't want to make a mistake wrong from the start.

Thanks in advance.

Seriously, how does this even work in America?
Could I just open a foreign currency account at Wells Fargo, grab a virtual Visa, and use that (in Euros) to transfer funds to a PayPal account? That's the easiest way to do it in Mexico. I don't see why it would be any more complicated here in America... unless it is?

boldgull20 said:That Australian site, DraftKings, blocked a friend of mine,
claiming they just decided to screw over users in America.
He gave them hell, though it might just be a lame excuse. ☕

Thanks for the reply. I know bookies block people; it happens to me all the time, but I don't mean account bans or limits—I mean when you simply can't even register as a new user.
Here are some specific sites. Has anyone signed up or used them recently? www.betclic.com www.sportingbet.com This second one has been totally inaccessible for five days now because of some government decision regarding the Taliban, making it feel a bit like North Korea...
I bet professionally—specifically arbitrage. In a country where off-the-books work is often more common than legal online betting, it creates massive hurdles. But I won't get sidetracked; I'd just appreciate a concrete answer if anyone has one.

My first post here... Can anyone tell me which online bookmakers don't allow Americans to play? Are there specific restrictions in place, and which sites are off-limits to us?
Thanks 🙂