Where is Betfred Sports legal in USA?
Betfred Legal States
Betfred Sports is a legal sportsbook that is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania (as Wind Creek Bethlehem Sportsbook), and Virginia.
Betfred Sports Legal States
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Betfred AZ Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C applyUp to $105 Back in Fred Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only.
Offer available in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA. No Bonus in PA.
Minimum qualifying wager of $20+. Minimum odds of -200. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to be eligible to claim Fred Bets. Maximum bonus awarded is $105, and Fred Bets must be wagered within 7 days of receiving.
See full T&C at Betfred.Betfred CO Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C applyUp to $105 Back in Fred Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only.
Offer available in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA. No Bonus in PA.
Minimum qualifying wager of $20+. Minimum odds of -200. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to be eligible to claim Fred Bets. Maximum bonus awarded is $105, and Fred Bets must be wagered within 7 days of receiving.
See full T&C at Betfred.Betfred IA Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C applyUp to $105 Back in Fred Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only.
Offer available in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA. No Bonus in PA.
Minimum qualifying wager of $20+. Minimum odds of -200. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to be eligible to claim Fred Bets. Maximum bonus awarded is $105, and Fred Bets must be wagered within 7 days of receiving.
See full T&C at Betfred.Betfred MD Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C applyUp to $105 Back in Fred Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only.
Offer available in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA. No Bonus in PA.
Minimum qualifying wager of $20+. Minimum odds of -200. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to be eligible to claim Fred Bets. Maximum bonus awarded is $105, and Fred Bets must be wagered within 7 days of receiving.
See full T&C at Betfred.Betfred OH Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C applyUp to $105 Back in Fred Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only.
Offer available in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA. No Bonus in PA.
Minimum qualifying wager of $20+. Minimum odds of -200. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to be eligible to claim Fred Bets. Maximum bonus awarded is $105, and Fred Bets must be wagered within 7 days of receiving.
See full T&C at Betfred.Betfred VA Get $105 on Fred if your first bet loses
T&C apply21+. New customers located in AZ/CO/IA/MD/OH/VA only. Minimum $50 deposit required. Eligible customers will receive $111 in Fred Bets, as three $37 Fred Bets, upon settlement of their first $50 cash bet AND 50% back on combined total net losses per week, up to $200 in Fred Bets per week, for five consecutive calendar weeks, beginning on the date of their first bet. Full T's & C's apply.
The UK-based betting company, Betfred Sports is a legal US sportsbook operator through partnerships with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort (AZ), Grand Falls Casino (IA), Saratoga Casino Black Hawk (CO), and the Wind Creek Bethlehem (PA).
Colorado and Iowa became Betfred Sports’ first legal states in September 2020. Following the company’s double-launch, Betfred then rolled out its sportsbook in Pennsylvania in December 2020.
Betfred Sports' latest US state launch was in Virginia, on February 1, 2023.
How to Claim the Betfred Sports Promo

Create a Betfred Sports account
if your first bet loses
- Tap any of the green “Claim” buttons on this page.
- Sign up and create your new Betfred Sports account.
- Deposit funds into your account (minimum $20).
- Place your first bet of at least $20.
- If your first bet loses, Betfred Sports will refund your wager up to $105 in Fred Bets (bet credits).
Betfred Sports: Live and legal in IA
Betfred Iowa
- Online launch: September 2020
- Licensing partner: Grand Falls Casino
- Regulated by: Iowa Gaming Commission
Betfred signaled its intent for Iowa earlier on in 2020 with the launch of its first US retail sportsbook at the Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort. Its online sportsbook and app went live in time for the 2020 NFL season.
In-person registration meant bettors were initially required to sign-up at the casino but with that regulation having expired on January 1, 2021, Iowans can now register with Betfred and bet anywhere in state lines.
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Betfred Sports: Live and legal in CO
Betfred Colorado
- Online launch: September 2020
- Licensing partner: Saratoga Casino Black Hawk
- Regulated by: Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission
Betfred was the first retail sportsbook to open in Colorado with the Saratoga Casino Black Hawk opening its doors in June 2020. Just before the NFL season began in September 2020, Betfred launched statewide mobile wagering.
As part of the company’s plan to expand its presence in the state, Betfred entered into a sponsorship deal with Colorado Rockies and is an official partner of the MLB team. Betfred is also a sportsbook partner of the Denver Broncos.
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Betfred Sports - Live and Legal in Arizona
Betfred Arizona
- Online launch: March 2022
- Licensing partner: We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort
- Regulated by: Arizona Department of Gaming
Betfred launched mobile betting apps in Arizona to go with the desktop website launched in January 2022.
The apps, available for iOS and Android devices, can be used anywhere within the state.
Betfred is licensed in through the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.
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Betfred Sports: Live and legal in Pennsylvania
Betfred PA
- Online launch: December 2020
- Licensing partner: Wind Creek Bethlehem
- Regulated by: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Following the launch of the company’s retail sportsbook at Wind Creek Bethlehem, Betfred became the 12th online operator in PA in December 2020.
Available online and on the Betfred mobile betting app, sports bettors in the Keystone State can use Betfred providing they stay within state lines.
PA is the third operative state for Betfred Sports as it continues to expand its US footprint.
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Betfred USA Sports - What to expect of Betfred in the US

About Betfred Sports
if your first bet loses
Founded in 1967 by two brothers, Fred and Peter Done, Betfred is a well-known bookmaker in the UK that runs over 1600 high-street betting shops and, since 2004, an online betting and casino website.
Betfred Sports is the US subsidiary of Betfred Group and was created in 2019. Prior to the company’s launch in the US, Betfred’s active markets comprised the UK and Spain.
In Britain, Betfred is known for aligning itself with significant sports teams and competitions, a strategy the company has followed in the USA with Betfred the official sportsbook partner of the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos.
Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia are all legal states so far for Betfred Sports as the US online betting industry continues to open up.
FAQs about where Betfred is legal
Is Betfred licensed in the USA?
Yes, Betfred Sports holds a license to operate online in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Is Betfred safe?
Betfred Sports is regulated and safe to use in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This means Betfred Sports is a safe online sportsbook to use in these states.
What is Betfred Sports?
Betfred Sports is a subsidiary of Betfred, a UK-based bookmaker.
Who does Betfred sponsor?
Betfred Sports is the official sportsbook partner of NFL side Denver Broncos and MLB team Colorado Rockies.
Who owns Betfred Sports?
Fred Done is the owner of Betfred, together with his brother, Peter Done.
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