About United Gamblers

About UnitedGamblers.com

UnitedGamblers is powered by a small team that lives and breathes online gambling. We spend our time digging into online casinos and sportsbook platforms, testing their features, checking bonus offers, and staying on top of changes in gambling laws across the country. Everything you’ll find on our site—whether it’s a guide, one of our state-by-state overviews, a review, or a ranked list—is based on real testing and clear evaluation standards. When we assess a new casino, outline the gaming options available in your state, or compare the latest promos, the goal is always the same: to give you a straightforward picture of what’s out there so you can choose where to play with confidence.

What's our story?

Our story starts with a simple love for online gambling. Whether it’s betting on a big game or exploring new casino titles, we’ve always had the enjoyment of gambling at the core of what we do.

That passion eventually grew into something bigger. After years of experimenting with comparison sites and learning the industry from the ground up, Leadstar Media launched United Gamblers in 2019 as one of its dedicated U.S. websites. The goal was straightforward: build a place where players in the U.S. could find reliable, well-researched information without the noise.

From there, the project took off. As more readers discovered the site, our team expanded to include writers, analysts, and editors focused on producing trustworthy, easy-to-understand content. What started as a small idea quickly became a full-time effort to help players navigate an ever-changing online gambling market.

Today, United Gamblers is supported by a diverse team that spends each day reviewing products, comparing platforms, and refining the guides and tools we offer. Not everyone gets to work in a space they genuinely enjoy, but we do, and we’re proud of it.

Why we created United Gamblers.com

When New Jersey launched its first regulated online casinos and poker sites in 2013, it signaled the beginning of a major shift in U.S. gambling. The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 accelerated that change, opening the door for states to legalize sports betting after more than two decades of federal restrictions.

Since then, the market has expanded quickly. Sports betting is now active in many states, several have legalized online casinos and poker, and sweepstakes casinos have grown into a nationwide alternative for players in states without traditional iGaming. New platforms launch regularly, rules differ from state to state, and staying informed can feel overwhelming.

That’s why we created United Gamblers. Players needed a resource they could trust, somewhere that clearly explains the laws where they live, breaks down the differences between real-money and sweepstakes casinos, and highlights safe, regulated options across the country.

Our goal is to help you make sense of a fast-moving industry and find online casinos, sweepstakes casinos, and sports betting sites that you can feel confident playing on.

What we do

At United Gamblers, we provide:

What online gambling options are available in each state
Every state has its own set of rules and available platforms, and keeping track can be tricky. We provide up-to-date information on which types of online gambling—casinos, poker, sportsbooks, and sweepstakes casinos—are available in each state. On top of that, we highlight the latest promotions and bonuses, so you’ll know where to find the best offers before you start playing.

Clear guidance on U.S. online gambling laws
Our top priority is making sure your online gambling experience is safe and compliant. We break down the legal landscape state by state and show you which sites are fully approved by their local regulators. To keep this information accurate, we rely on trusted sources such as the American Gaming Association.

In-depth reviews of online gambling sites
With so many platforms available—especially in states with larger markets—finding the right fit can be overwhelming. Our team reviews licensed casinos, sportsbooks, and sweepstakes operators to help you understand what each site offers. These insights make it easier to compare your options and choose the site that best matches what you’re looking for.

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How we review US online gambling sites

In order to keep our reviews balanced, we measure gambling sites across six criteria we believe to be the most important for a high-performing gambling site. Sometimes, we will deviate away from these key measures to discuss unique features that we feel you should know about. But, in general, all of our reviews are based on the following:

Availability - Where is the operator licensed and active?
Customer support - How easy can you reach out to the operator?
Mobile experience - Can you bet/play on your mobile device?
Payment options - Are there a range of banking options available for deposits and withdrawals?
Welcome Bonus Offer - How does the bonus promo for new customers compared with other operators?
Variety - Is there a good selection of sports or casino games available?

Meet our team

Ian

Senior Editor

Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Ian has been a passionate fan of the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers since childhood. His deep love for sports inspired him to join United Gamblers.com in 2021, where he discovered and cultivated a new passion for the iGaming industry. Now an expert in online sportsbooks and casinos, Ian's insights and expertise have been featured in esteemed industry publications like IGB.

He also regularly contributes to our sister sites, BettingApps.com and SportsbooksOnline.com, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for iGaming with a wider audience.

Favorite sport: Soccer
Favorite casino game: Lightning Roulette

André

Sports Betting & Online Casino Expert

André has been a lifelong sports fan. Though he’s from Maryland, he grew up cheering for the New York Giants, Knicks, Rangers, and Yankees, thanks to his parents’ influence. A UConn graduate in Communications, André first turned his love of sports into a career in professional sports capping. Today, he combines that passion with a deep interest in online casinos, sharing his expertise to help others navigate both the sports betting and online gambling world with confidence.

Favorite sport: Football
Favorite casino game: Blackjack

Jacob

Site Strategist

Jacob helps oversee the running of UnitedGamblers.com, as he does for all of the sites in Leadstar Media's portfolio. He's also the 'quality controller', so to speak, ensuring the high standards United Gamblers continually strives for. When Jacob isn't working on United Gamblers, he's either playing online slots or Counter Strike (or even both at the same time). He also enjoys some NHL betting when his busy schedule allows!

Favorite sport: Ice Hockey
Favorite casino game: Slots

Oscar

Tech Specialist

Oscar is the guy who makes the site tick, quite literally, you could say. He manages all of the site's technical features that help to make United Gamblers the smooth-running machine it is today. In his downtime, Oscar is either watching, playing, or talking about golf.

Favorite sport: Golf
Favorite casino game: Craps

Jens

Graphic Designer

The images and graphics on UnitedGamblers.com are all thanks to the creative eye of Jens, who is also one of the co-founders of Leadstar Media and is responsible for the artwork across our sister sites. When he isn't designing top-notch images, Jens is busy winning poker tournaments online.

Favorite sport: Tennis
Favorite casino game: Poker

Our Business Model

Our business model is based on affiliate marketing.

If you register with one of our listed gambling sites, we will receive a small compensation from that operator. We use the money to hire the right people to manage the site and keep the product updated and relevant for you, the reader.