Can I Start an Online Sportsbook From Washington State
Bookmaking is the world's second oldest profession. But unlike the oldest, prostitution, the bookie is now considered part of a respectable industry thanks to the US Supreme Court ruling that obliterated previous sports betting prohibition back in May of 2018. Even before this time, starting your own online sportsbook was already possible thanks to a number of Pay Per Head software providers that offered local bookies and agents the chance to move the brunt of their business enterprise offshore.
What You Need to Start Your Washington Sportsbook
Just a few players is all you'll need to get going. Each player will cost as low as $3 per week, but that's about seven to eight times less than what each customer will cost you in overhead costs trying to do this all on your own without the help of outside services (the PPH). You will get full access to the software, both back end and access for players, 24/7 customer service, complete reporting, expert linesman and LIVE IN-PLAY WAGERING, not to mention an online casino and full service race book.
Your Teams
Seahawks - The team opened without a whole lot of hoopla at 40-1 to 50-1 to win the Super Bowl, In first season of the post-Pete Carroll era, Seattle was looking to compete in tough NFC West. It was entirely possible, especially with the LA Rams so banged up by Week 2 already. Of course they have to get past the reigning NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers but they, too, were hurting early.
Mariners - The Mariners were making a valiant effort down the stretch for a post season run with Houston just a few games ahead in Mid-September.
Washington Huskies - A top team in college football in recent years. Washington played for the national title in the four team College Football Playoff era. As a new member of the Big 10 Conference, they weren't expected to get anywhere close to the playoffs in 2024-25 with so much talent now gone but analysts still believed they would have wins.
Keys to Starting Your Own Online Sportsbook in Washington State
Before you consider starting an online sportsbook in the state, understand if it is legal to be a bookie in Washington.
1 – Outstanding Coverage of Betting Markets with an Emphasis on Live Betting
The internet opened the world for us, and the days of sportsbooks being able to just offer coverage on the 4 major US sports, and prop bets only for championship games are over.
Players are now demanding more sports, more leagues, more props, alternative lines, and especially more live betting coverage.
2 – User-Friendly Betting Interface
Players want to be able to log in, find what they are looking for quickly, and place their wagers without any hassle or having to do a million clicks to submit their bets.
An organized, easy-to-navigate betting interface is crucial to the success of any online sportsbook.
3 – Sites that Never Go Down
There is nothing more frustrating for a player than, trying to access their betting account only to find out the website is offline. This is especially nightmarish at peak times when the games are about to go off.
Having an online sportsbook that delivers on the promise of 99.99% up times, with no slowdowns during busy times is a key factor for having a great betting website.
4 – Focus on Retention
Keeping bettors happy is essential to the survival of any online sportsbook, without clients you don’t have a business. The way to keep your players happy is by providing them with the best betting experience they can hope for, surpassing their expectations every chance you get, and paying them in full and on time when they win.
It's easy in Washington State as there is no mobile sports betting regulation yet the activity can be found at many of the state's tribal owned casinos. Using a pay per head, your customers have full access to their own customized and compatible mobile website for placing bets.
So what are you waiting for?
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