How to Sign Up For a Sportsbook Account

Some sites are best for high-stakes bettors such as the best sportsbooks for professionals which routinely accept $5,000 bets, while others suit casual players and are popular among new bettors that bet $500 or less per game.

There are sites that are perfect for sportsbook bonus hunters, and some appeal to sharp bettors seeking early lines and generous betting odds.

Remember that you can sign up for accounts with multiple online sportsbooks. That will earn you several sign-up bonuses, allow you to shop for the best odds and give you access to a large selection of betting options.

View a full list of all active online sportsbooks using the BMR Rating Guide.

When you have made your decision, follow the below steps to create your online sportsbook account.

Step 1: Bring Up the Registration Form

Click the link we have provided to visit your chosen sportsbook. You will land on the homepage, and you can click the button that reads “JOIN”, “JOIN NOW”, “REGISTER” or “SIGN UP”.

This button is normally located at the top right of the homepage. If you click on it, the registration form will appear in the center of the screen.

Step 2: Provide Personal Details

Click the link we have provided to visit your chosen sportsbook. You will land on the homepage, and you can click the button that reads “JOIN”, “JOIN NOW”, “REGISTER” or “SIGN UP”.

This button is normally located at the top right of the homepage. If you click on it, the registration form will appear in the center of the screen.

Step 3: Create Account Login Details

You will need to create a username and password. Your username is typically your email address, but you may be required to create a specific username.

1. Select a strong password. Try to use a combination of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, numbers and special characters.
2. Do not use a password that you have used on another site.

Some sites allow you to add extra layers of security. For example, you may be able to create a PIN, set up two-factor authentication (2FA) or add security questions and answers.

Bookmakers Review advises using 2FA whenever possible.

Step 4: Agree to the Terms of Use

The final step of most sportsbook sign-up forms requires you to check a variety of boxes. You will normally need to confirm you are an adult, accept the terms of use and the privacy policy.

If you would like to read the rules, policies, terms and conditions, you can do so before agreeing to them. You may also be asked to click a button to confirm you are not a robot.

Some sites will ask you to select a preferred currency on the sign-up form too. If you fund your account using a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin, it will be converted to this currency.

You can then click to submit your registration form. Most accounts will be approved automatically – allowing you to make a deposit, claim your welcome bonus and start betting – but there may be an additional verification step required, which is discussed below.

Step 5: Verify Your Account

You may need to take steps to verify your account. Some sportsbooks simply require you to click a link sent to your email address to confirm it.

However, you will often be required to complete what is known as a “KYC Process”.

KYC stands for Know Your Customer. It is designed to prevent money laundering, fraud and the funding of terrorism. KYC checks also help prevent minors from wagering online. If it is required, you will normally be asked to provide:

• Proof of Identity | This must normally be in the form of official, government-issued, photographic ID. For example, a driver’s license or passport would suffice.
• Proof of Address | An official document with your name and address will be required. A household bill will do the trick.
• Credit Card Details | This is not normally needed, but you may be asked to scan the front and back of your credit card as part of a KYC check.

You will not need to send off your official documents. Just scan them and upload them using a secure portal provided by the online sportsbook. The team will examine your documents and approve your account in due course. The best online sportsbooks wrap up this process quickly.

It may be as soon as you have signed up, or it may be further down the line. For example, some sportsbooks only ask you to complete a KYC procedure before making your sixth credit card deposit, while other sportsbooks will ask you to undergo a KYC check before making your first withdrawal.

Step 6: Make a Deposit and Claim Your Sign-Up Bonus

When your account is approved – and it bears repeating that most accounts are approved automatically and instantly – you can make your first deposit. That will unlock the sign-up bonus.

Head to the cashier section or the “My Account” section of your chosen sportsbook and select the “Deposit” option. Type in a deposit amount, choose your payment method, type in your payment details and confirm the transfer. Match deposit bonus funds will then be released and you can start betting.