WinPower is a US gambling guide with one job: tell you what a site actually pays, what it actually costs and what your state actually allows — before you put money on the table. Every operator below accepts American players and publishes a welcome offer we can quote to the dollar.
Below the list you will find the sections we keep current: casino and sportsbook guides, slot and game pages, banking routes, state law and the land-based floors worth driving to.
What this site actually holds
13 US-facing operators, 6 checked facts on each, 54 land-based venue pages and 53 city guides. Every figure here is read off the operator's own terms page and the state regulator's register, then re-checked when the offer changes — we do not reprint press releases, and we do not publish a brand we cannot quote to the dollar.
US-facing casinos worth an account this month
Ranked on the size of the welcome package, the cashier and how long the operator has served US players. We earn a commission when you sign up — it never changes the order.
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Bovada125% up to $3,750 across your first three depositsSportsbookPoker roomCrypto cashierServing US players since 2011Claim offerRead our review - 2
BetUS250% up to $5,000SportsbookCrypto cashierServing US players since 1994Claim offerRead our review - 3
SuperSlots400% up to $4,000100 free spinsCrypto cashierServing US players since 2020Claim offerRead our review - 4
Las Atlantis280% up to $2,800 on each of first 5 deposits (up to $14,000)Crypto cashierServing US players since 2020Claim offerRead our review - 5
Cafe300% up to $2,000 + 150 free spins over three days150 free spinsCrypto cashierServing US players since 2016Claim offerRead our review - 6
Red Dog200% up to $8,000 over 4 depositsCrypto cashierServing US players since 2019Claim offerRead our review - 7
Slots.Lv200% up to $3,000 + 30 free spins on Golden Buffalo30 free spinsServing US players since 2013Claim offerRead our review - 8
MyBookie200% up to $1,500SportsbookCrypto cashierServing US players since 2014Claim offerRead our review - 9
Slots of Vegas250% up to $2,500Serving US players since 2004Claim offerRead our review - 10
SportsBetting.ag100 free spins welcome offerSportsbookCrypto cashierServing US players since 2003Claim offerRead our review - 11
Ignition300% up to $3,000 split between casino and pokerPoker roomCrypto cashierServing US players since 2016Claim offerRead our review - 12
BetOnline100 free spins + 50% up to $250 in sports free betsSportsbookPoker roomCrypto cashierServing US players since 2001Claim offerRead our review
21+ only. Gambling should stay entertainment — never a way to make money. If it stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER. State law decides what is available where you live; check your own rules before you deposit.
Casino bonuses, read line by line
A bonus is only worth what is left after the terms. Before you claim one, read our notes on wagering at real-money casinos, and compare the offer with the operators in our casino reviews.
New accountWelcome packageAlmost all the casinos usually offer a welcome bonus to attract new players.
No stakeNo-deposit bonusNo-deposit bonuses are an easy way for casinos to attract customers, reward loyal ones or simply promote a new game.
SlotsFree spinsFree spins bonuses are usually offered to both new and existing customers, which can play for free but still get a…
MathsWhat rollover really costsA 30x wagering requirement sounds like an enticing offer, but it can be a trap
CasinoCasino bonus 2026
BettingSportsbook bonusSports betting for real money is a popular hobby for millions around the world and the internet has made it possible…
PokerPoker bonusOne of the best aspects associated with signing up for a new online poker account is being able to take advantage of…Offers in detail → Highest-paying promotionsBetway welcome bonus888 Casino free spins888 Casino no-deposit
Table games and live dealer
33 game pages sit under one roof, each with the rules, the odds and the casinos that run the table. New to the floor? Start with the ten easiest games to learn.
More tables → Table games at a casinoCasino card gamesCaribbean studSlingoVirtual sports888 Casino blackjack
Slots on the reels
63 slot pages, each with the reels as they look in the lobby. Two numbers decide how a slot feels — volatility and RTP — and the first one is printed in the game rules.
Mega Fortune
88 Fortunes
Divine Fortune
Dazzle Me
Medusa
Da Vinci Diamonds
Celestial KingSlot basics → How to play slotsWhat a hand pay isFree slotsBest online slots
The cashier: deposits and withdrawals
The cashier is where a casino shows its hand: how you pay in, and how long the money takes to come back. Ours lists typical withdrawal times next to the deposit routes.
VisaThe visa card is one of the oldest and most popular payment methods around, so it is no surprise there are thousands of Visa…
MastercardBeing one of the biggest and most popular payment methods around, it is hardly a surprise there is large number of MasterCard…
American ExpressAmerican Express is one of the oldest and most established payment providers around and their reputation has led to birth of many…
PayPalUntil relatively recently, it was virtually impossible to find a legitimate PayPal casino online.
SkrillSkrill casinos are among the most popular choices for players all over the globe.
NetellerNeteller is one of the best-known and most used e-wallets around, which is why the number of Neteller casinos out there is quite…
Crypto withdrawalsCrypto casino withdrawals are actually two systems working together: the operator's cashier rules and the blockchain's fee and…
Pay by phoneAs technology continuously improves, the online gambling industry tries to take advantage of it and provide a better user…Getting paid → Instant withdrawalFast-payout casinosBanking guidePopular US deposit methodsGambling with Bitcoin: legal?Credit cards
888 Casino account → DepositCash outClose accountContact
Gambling law by state
What is licensed where is decided state by state, so each state gets its own page with the regulator and what stays offshore. If you need a break from play, see how self-exclusion works.
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Delaware
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
New HampshireAcross state lines → Legal sports bettingPlaying from another stateBetting age
Sports betting: the bet slip
35 bet types are explained on their own pages; the eight below cover most of a US sportsbook menu. Every price carries a margin — here is what the vig costs you.
Basketball betting
Horse racing bets
Esports betting
Live vs pre-race bettingBet types
- MoneylineBettors who are accustomed to sports betting know all about the moneyline bet.
- Point spreadWhen it comes to wagering, there isn’t a betting market that is more synonymous with the…
- Over/underWagering on overunder markets is one of the great tests for a bettor, as they are tasked…
- ParlayMany bettors out there have raked in a significant amount of money in profit on parlays.
- Live betOne of the most popular forms of sports gambling today is the live bet, which really only…
- Prop betIn online sports betting, when a bettor bet his wager on anything but totals, point…
- FuturesFuture betting strategy is a very perfect instrument for profit maximization in sports…
- TeaserWhen we say a bettor is using teaser betting strategy, he’s simply using a teaser bet.
Betting reads → US betting sitesOdds boostersThe Danish systemThe NBA and legal bettingNJ and sports wagering
Online poker variations
Hold’em is where most players start, and 15 variations are covered in all. To get chips onto a table and back off it, see poker banking.
At the table → Spotting a blufferPoker unmaskedPai gow poker tipsReal-money poker
Casinos on your phone
Most play now happens on a phone, and an app is only as good as its cashier and its game list. Before you install anything, read five things to check in a casino app.
Casino appsIn this day and age, casino apps play a huge role in the overall gaming experience.
Android casinosFor people who enjoy playing casino games through your mobile devices, then you will have plenty of…
iPhone & iPad casinosSearching through the casino app for iPhone options out there means choosing one that speaks to you…
Betting appsWith online gambling finally getting regulated and legalized in various states, American players…
Poker appsWhen you are looking at playing on real money poker apps, there are a number of key considerations…Apps for betting → Best bookmaker appsAndroid sportsbooksiPhone sportsbooks
Land-based casinos and cities
138 venue pages and 52 city guides for when you would rather drive to the floor. Some doors do close — a Nevada casino shut after 43 years — and the long view is in the history of US gambling.
Land-based casinosThe United States of America is one of the biggest commercial gambling market in the entire world…
Casinos by cityWhere the floors are, what each property runs, and what to expect before you drive out.
Las Vegas: top 5Las Vegas, the punch line to many jokes or the dream vacation, it manages to be so many different…
Detroit: top 3If you are planning to visit Detroit anytime soon for its well-known gambling spots, you’ll want to…
New YorkIf you are seeking a comfortable home-from-home New York getaway, offering a fun-filled and…Photos via Wikimedia Commons — Las Vegas: Clément Bardot, CC BY-SA 3.0; Detroit: meesh from washington dc, CC BY 2.0; New York: Youngking11, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Behind the floor → Casino jobs and payOnline vs land-based
Tax, law and your rights
Taxes and the law are where a winning night turns into paperwork. New Jersey once moved to real-money skill gaming, and the 2020 forecasts look different with hindsight; the offshore side is in our 5Dimes notes.
| Form W-2G, box by box | |
|---|---|
| Tax on winnings | State laws usually regulate the betting industry. |
| Deducting losses | Federal tax guides confirm that gambling losses cannot offset gambling winnings for most US taxpayers. |
| Win/loss statement | Requests for a casino win/loss statement can be made through a player's account portal or in-person at the cage. |
| Are comps taxable? | The IRS makes clear that all gambling winnings are taxable and must be declared on a return. |
| The Wire Act | The Wire Act 1961 has become a subject of confusion and controversies, especially in the gambling industry. |
| Offshore casinos | It is an open secret that the US gambling market is being rocked by several uncertainties and the 2018 opinion of the… |
| Gambling age | The betting industry is usually regulated by State laws. |
| Sweepstakes vs real money | |
| When a casino shuts down | When the UK Gambling Commission suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd on 28 August… |
| Casino not paying out | When an online casino blocks a payout, the first step is the complaint process with the casino itself. |
Rules of the game → Is gambling illegal?Sports betting taxes
Strategy, step by step
No system beats the edge, but play can cost less. 32 guides cover it, from how gambling odds are set to the odds of every table.
Blackjack strategyBeing the most popular casino game, the fact that you can play blackjack in the comfort of…
Card countingWhile Playing blackjack games at a live or online casino, the dealer who “deals” the cards is…
Craps strategyHaving a strategy always places you a step ahead of players who rely on luck, this was…
Roulette strategyHaving a roulette strategy is your first step to winning.
Baccarat strategyAmong the various casino games, whether for those who play at a land-based casino or live…
The house edgeHave you ever stopped to wonder how Casinos seem to amass massive profit from gambling?
Bankroll managementTo know what the term ‘bankroll’ means, you’re going to want to do a bit of history lesson –…
Video poker strategyFor video poker players, some of the most frequently asked questions are “how do I reduce my…
Short reads → Six blackjack tipsFive craps strategiesFive baccarat tipsVideo poker tipsLittle-known casino factsCasino games guide
From the news desk
Bills, launches and court rulings move the map every season. The desk follows them state by state; the long reads include the best horse racing films.
LouisianaSports Betting In Louisiana Could Start Sometime This Fall
OhioSports Betting A Top Priority For Fall In Ohio Lawmaker Says
New YorkNew York Sets Record With 1 1B Online Sports Betting HandleMore from the desk → Next states to legalizeWilliam Hill and KambiNFL win totalsWSOP online braceletsWSOP goes online
Guides from other markets → NorwayAustraliaSouth AfricaLatviaMagyarországCrypto live casinos
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