Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?

William Hill was my first choice—Bet365 wasn't even an option when I last checked about 40 days ago.

rapidhound19 said:William Hill works fine. Bet365 wasn't accepting anything when I last checked about 40 days ago.

Just got off the phone with their SZK, and they’re saying it goes through. I made sure to point out they weren't taking stuff from the US before... now they say it's all good! Gonna try tomorrow. If that fails, William Hill is a safe bet, right?

Yes, I’ve used William Hill quite a few times for deposits.
So it’s definitely doable—when I tried about 40 days ago, Bet365 hadn't enabled our local Paysafecard option yet.

Alright, listen up... fellow gamblers...

On Bet365, you can use a Paysafecard bought at any local 7-Eleven, and the whole thing takes maybe a minute or two. It works exactly like using a voucher on William Hill. Just hit the American Paysafecard site first to convert your USD to Euros so you know exactly how much you're dropping.

Now, if anyone here hasn't set up an account yet, hit me up. If you want to register, use my referral link so I can grab a little something out of it too.😉

Hey,

I was wondering what the best online sportsbook is right now, or at least which three are currently leading the pack. I used to use BetMGM, but I get the feeling they might be past their prime, especially since the odds seem pretty lackluster lately.

My main priority is finding a bookie with great football coverage, specifically lower leagues, so having a solid variety of options is key.

Thanks.

Maybe take a quick look at this thread? At least the last few pages.

The best sportsbook? There’s no such thing as a universal answer—everyone bets differently. It really just comes down to checking their specific offerings. See if they actually carry what you’re looking for, how the odds stack up, and what their terms are like. Once you narrow it down to a few options, you can ask here about things like user experience, betting limits, or withdrawal speeds.

Right now, I mostly stick to Pinnacle for my singles since their odds are hard to beat. As for the others, I am officially done with BetMGM and Bwin.

Andrew Howard14 said:yo,

what’s the best online sportsbook right now? Or at least give me a top 3. I used to use BetMGM, but honestly, feels like they’ve seen better days—the odds are pretty trash lately.

I mostly care about soccer, specifically lower leagues, so if they have a solid selection, that’s what I’m looking for...

thanks

Look, a massive selection doesn't mean squat if the odds suck. You'll just be burning money. If you want actual value, Pinnacle is hands down the way to go.

That’s why I ask; I didn't mean to be literal, but at least some of them have been decent lately. Lately, everyone seems to only talk about Bet365 and Pinnacle. I’ve known about Bet365 for a while, but I guess I just never really clicked with them. By the way, I've only played a handful of times over the last two years—I know I probably look like a total amateur, but whatever...

Jamie Rivera78, it might not help much, but they offer a wider selection. Every time I tried playing the major leagues, I ended up losing money because I was trying to play too smart. I suppose the less you know, the less you overthink things, which might actually increase your chances of winning; at least, that's how it's worked for me.

Pinnacle certainly offers the most superior odds when it comes to single bets, yet they possess an incredibly frustrating lack of flexibility regarding parlays. For instance, one frequently finds it impossible to combine multiple tennis handicaps onto a single ticket, and certain sports such as volleyball or other niche disciplines are essentially excluded from any combination options altogether.

Is there still an active Bet365 bonus for the Champions League?

"On the Bet365 League, they offer up to a 100% boost on all accumulator parlays. For instance, if you put together a 7-game slip from the top European leagues, your total odds would be boosted by 30%. To hit that full 100% bonus, I guess you'd need 14 legs. You even get a 5% bump on a simple 3-leg parlay. It’s worth comparing that to an American sportsbook that just hits you with a 5% margin through hidden fees without offering any actual value."

Greetings. I currently hold a checking account with Chase and have a Visa Electron card linked to it. So far, the only sportsbook where I’ve successfully made a deposit is BetMGM. When I attempt to use PayPal, I run into issues specifically when selecting gambling as the transaction purpose. Furthermore, FanDuel won't accept my payments either; Chase seems to block everything 😠. Will I encounter these same hurdles if I open a foreign currency account? Or perhaps you might have some alternative advice? 😕

urbanangler9 said:Hey, I've got a checking account at Chase with a Visa Electron card linked to it. So far, the only sportsbook I've actually been able to deposit into is BetMGM. I can't get anything to work on PayPal because once I select gambling as the purpose, it blocks me. FanDuel isn't working either—Chase just shuts everything down 😠. Will I run into the same wall if I open a foreign currency account? Or does anyone have a better tip? 😕

You can use Paysafecard vouchers on Bet365 and William Hill.

I suppose you really ought to set up a foreign currency checking account; I have no idea how you managed to pull that off on BetMGM

By the way, I also use Chase, and my Visa debit card works fine for deposits on PayPal, Bet365, BetMGM, and I imagine it probably works on any other site that accepts Visa cards

Bryan Adams6 said:You can use Paysafecard vouchers on Bet365 and William Hill

Hey man—do you think they take them on Pinnacle too?

Has anyone here registered with DraftKings? If you could share some details here or via private message regarding how deposits and withdrawals work... I was thinking using Skrill (PayPal) might be the best route, but I'm not entirely sure how that works. Could you also let me know which bank you use and what kind of account you have set up for PayPal...

Brian Barrett5 said:Hey man, you think this might hit on Pinnacle too?

No clue, give it a shot and let me know... I'm curious too. 🙂

@Jacob Ruiz86/">@@Jacob Ruiz86,
I handle my deposits and withdrawals through my MBA account (Skrilla)—honestly, once you get through the verification process at DraftKings, it’s smooth sailing. You just need to provide some standard ID and a utility bill with your name and address on it—the usual drill, really.
Using PayPal is also pretty straightforward. You sign up, and they’ll ask for some documentation and proof of address—they actually mail a code to your house which you then enter to verify everything. For my own setup, I move funds through a foreign currency checking account at JPMorgan Chase; along with that account, you get a Visa Electron card that makes topping up your PayPal balance super easy.
I made sure to mention a foreign currency account because it’s crucial that your betting accounts (whether it's one or several), your PayPal, and your bank account all use the same currency—ideally US Dollars. Why bother? Because if they don't match, you'll end up losing a little chunk of change to exchange rates every single time you make a transaction.
Opening a foreign currency account isn't an issue—there aren't any crazy requirements—though you might have to wait about 2-3 weeks for the physical card to arrive (I can't say for sure how long it takes lately, it's been a while since I went through it...).

You can technically fund your PayPal using any card that supports online payments, but I’d strongly suggest sticking to the same currency (USD), especially if you plan on doing this frequently.

Thanks to everyone for the input 🙂
What are the fees like for maintaining a foreign currency account at Chase regarding opening costs and general maintenance? Also, just out of curiosity, what does it end up costing annually simply to hold a foreign currency account?

urbanangler9 said:Thanks for the input, everyone. 🙂
Does anyone know what Chase charges for foreign currency accounts—opening fees, maintenance, all that? Also, just curious how much it costs annually just to keep one open.

Not sure about current rates, but when I opened mine, there was no fee. Now they hit me with $2.50 every six months... they didn't even charge that during the first year.

I opened mine 3 years ago.

Is there a site out there that compares odds across different sportsbooks and tracks how they shift throughout the day? Also—if anyone has recommendations—which online sportsbooks are actually reliable and worth using?