Today, every sports betting site is accessible on mobile devices. Desktop functions have continued to improve, but the world is going mobile.
Mobile sports betting (wireless gambling) started to gain momentum in the early 2000s. By 2006, the Nevada Gaming Commission passed mobile gambling regulations, allowing handheld devices to be used to gamble while on the property of one of the state’s casinos.
Sportsbook Accessibility No Longer a Problem
While accessibility isn’t a problem, the user experience varies based on where you play.
Some online sportsbooks have invested heavily into their mobile betting capabilities, while some bookies are still utilizing outdated technology, which impacts a user’s experience.
We understand the importance of accessibility for sports bettors.
In a recent study by Iovation, titled 2019 Gambling Industry Report, they analyzed over 500 million transactions from 100+ bookmakers. Iovation found that 70% of all gambling transactions are now made using a mobile device, and that number continues to increase every year.
Sports Betting on a Smartphone or Tablet
When we review the best sports betting sites, we always spend time testing out the mobile features, such as how easy it is to find the markets you want to bet on and how simple it is to place wagers.
Smartphones have small screens and trying to navigate an online sportsbook isn’t easy.
It’s the bookmaker’s job to make mobile betting functional and secure. Another important feature we test is the mobile cashier. We make sure all mobile transactions are secure.
Online sportsbooks are compatible on Android, Apple, Blackberry and Windows devices.
The Android and iOS operating systems have come a long way in a short amount of time. Most of us are using one of these two mobile operating systems. You’ll never run into any problems betting on your Android or iOS powered smartphone and/or tablet.
Playing Casino Games on a Smartphone or Tablet
You can also play casino games for real money on mobile devices.
In fact, nowadays most casinos have HD casino games powering their mobile casino. Back in the day, casino players used to have to download single games using their mobile data before playing.
Today, players don’t need to download anything. Most mobile casino games are built using HTML5, as players can then access the games in any mobile browser that’s HTML5 compatible.
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ScoresAndStats Mobile Sports Betting Sites Ranking Factors
All of our reviews for sports betting sites have a mobile section with a ranking. There are some factors that make certain mobile sportsbooks stand out from the rest of the competition.
Here are the major factors we value when rating mobile sports betting sites:
User Experience: How easy is it to navigate the sportsbook, casino and racebook.
Safety and Security: We test all mobile casinos, ensuring the latest security features are utilized.
Game Selection: How many games are mobile-accessible in the casino.
Cashier: We make sure there’s a mobile cashier, allowing for simple deposits/payouts.
Bonuses: Some mobile bookies have special bonuses for mobile players only.
We put in the work to test out the best online bookies. We leave no stone unturned. With mobile gambling so popular, our reviews have a section specifically detailing the mobile experience.
