In the United States, the Super Bowl might as well be a de facto gambling holiday. According to the American Gaming Association almost US $4 billion will be gambled on this Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
If you want more proof of how big this event is, check out the wagering hype in the media. At some point this week, almost every major media outlet ran an article covering the variety of prop bets surrounding the game. Here are a couple of examples.
But there is a problem for Americans that want to get in on the fun. Sports wagering is only legal in four out of the fifty U.S. states. To get around this, many bettors turn to the internet and sites like Bovada and Sportsbook.ag. But there are risks here as well.
Depositing and withdrawing funds must be done via Western Union, Moneygram, or with a credit card, leaving an obvious trail of gambling activity. Not to mention a tedious wait if they end up winning their wager. Withdrawals are usually processed via a mailed check and (on Bovada) users only get one free withdrawal per month. If you want to take out more, it’ll cost you US $50 a check.
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