theScore Bet

The Canadian-based sports media company was known for providing sports news and scores through its website and app. It has now joined the legal sports betting industry in multiple states and is looking to continue its growth.

theScore entered the Colorado market through its partnership with Jacobs Entertainment. The company owns a few casinos in the area, including The Gilpin Casino in Black Hawk.

In Indiana, theScore launched thanks to its sports betting partner, Penn National Gaming, which owns casinos in over 10 states. One of Penn’s Indiana casinos is the Ameristar East Chicago, which is now partners with theScore Bet.

In New Jersey, theScore’s deal is with the Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. And it has launched in Iowa partnering with PNG.

theScore Bonus Code & Promotions   

Let's face it — sports betting is tough. Oddsmakers are quite good at setting lines to keep bettors hitting around just 50% of their plays, and since they charge a tax, known as "the vig," on winnings, 50% isn't quite enough to break even in the long run. That's why promotions and bonuses can be of huge value to bettors, and theScore Bet is quite generous with its offers.

theScore Bet's sign-up offer competes with the best of them, matching up to $1,000 of the first deposit for users in New Jersey, Colorado, Iowa and Indiana.

However, there are some fine-print details on the offer worth knowing.

The bonus is unlocked through a cash-back system. In other words, users have 60 days from the time they make their deposit to unlock the full amount by placing bets.

theScore Bet pays back 5% of each bet (made at odds of -300 or higher) until the full amount of the bonus is reached — again, up to $1,000.

Any remaining balance on the bonus is forfeited if it's not unlocked by the end of 60 days.

Mobile App & Website

Web Experience

theScore Bet does not offer a web-based betting platform. Everything is run through its app.

THE GOOD

Positive App Feedback from Action & Users

• Ease of use. theScore Bet has parlayed their already established app for sports news and scores into a tremendously user-friendly, intuitive app, which makes it easy to get a bet in quickly. In times where you've forgotten to make a pick until right before a game starts, that functionality can be extremely useful.
• Betting types. Once you've (easily) found the game you're betting on, there's likely to be numerous options or ways to get action on that game. theScore Bet offers the standard spreads, totals and moneylines, but also props, parlays and teasers to spice up your bet slip.
• Live betting. Not only does theScore Bet offer live betting, but the app also has an entire section dedicated to it. That means no fussing around when you've got only seconds to place an in-game bet before the score changes.

THE BAD

Negative App Feedback from Action & Users

• No desktop platform. While this technically isn't an "app" con, it's still worth noting that the app is the only way for bettors to access their theScore Bet accounts and place bets, which could be frustrating for users who prefer a more full desktop experience.
• Lacking betting markets. For those who stick to the major sports when betting (think NFL, NBA, NCAAF, MLB, etc.), this won't be much of an issue. But if you're interested in some more niche markets, you might be hard-pressed to find them — although theScore Bet's market list is growing.
• Cross-app integration. theScore Bet misses an opportunity by not fully integrating its sister app's box score information, especially in the live betting market. Instead, it links out that app (theScore), causing back-and-forth navigation for users interested in that data.

Registering & Cashiering

As it pertains to withdrawals, most legal sports betting options in the U.S. are relatively the same — in a good way. Unlike offshore sportsbooks, the legal options are all government-backed, meaning your money is protected by law (which isn't necessarily the case offshore).

Account Creation Requirements

theScore Bet's technologically modern setup allows for quick and easy account creation. To create a theScore Bet account, you need to provide a:

Payout Speed

Like much of the competition, withdrawals at theScore Bet take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours.

They offer a few different withdrawal methods as well:

• Online banking
• Play+ prepaid card
• Cash the cage (New Jersey only)

Responsible Wagering

Like many legal online options in the U.S., theScore Bet allows users to more responsibly wager by offering some self-imposed restrictions, including:

Betting Options

theScore Bet may not offer the largest gallery of sports betting markets, but they do consistently offer leagues and bet types to cover the sports and wagers you're most likely to be interested in.

Bet types offered include:

There are plenty of additional ways to get in on the action at theScore Bet, including their speedy live-betting options, alternate pregame lines and much more.

Sports Markets Offered

As mentioned, you might not find, say, Aussie rules football, on theScore Bet's list of available sports. But chances are you'll be able to find the sport you're interested in. They include:

theScore Bet vs Other Sportsbooks

theScore Bet shines thanks to the ease of its mobile app's use, which makes it a top (or the top) option for bettors who'd be doing most of their wagering from a mobile phone — and especially those who are already familiar with theScore's general sports scores and news app.

In terms of promotions, theScore remains near the top, though the fashion in which bettors must unlock their generous deposit match may turn off some.

And as for the betting odds, which should ultimately be the most important factor in deciding on a sportsbook, theScore Bet is right in line with the market.

theScore Bet offers the standard "juice" or "vig" that you'll find across most of the market: -110 on each side of a major sport's spread. That means bettors would have to risk $110 to win $100, $11 to win $10, etc. when betting spreads in the NFL, NBA or the like.

theScore Bet is also very fair on moneylines, keeping a 20-cent window between each side (ex. -160 vs. +140) for games that are somewhat near even money.

When it comes to props, however, you will be paying a slight premium at theScore Bet. Betting on an NBA player's point total on a given night, for example, means laying -120 on either side and while it's normal to pay up for props, -120 is on the expensive side (other books list the same bet types at -115).

Overall, though, theScore Bet is emerging as a true competitor in the sports betting marketplace and is a sportsbook worth adding to a portfolio, especially for mobile bettors looking for an easy-to-use option.

Other theScore Bet Benefits

First Deposit Bonus

New users in Colorado, Iowa, Indiana and New Jersey can earn some serious extra cash with their first deposit bonus.

Here are the details:

Offer: Get a first deposit match bonus up to $1,000

• Claim now: Click here

Although they’re based in Canada, theScore Bet is making its mark on the U.S. betting market.

Formerly a pure sports media company, theScore is making headlines as a sports betting operator these days. They’ll look to enter the Canadian market if and when they pass legislation to legalize sports betting.

To take advantage of theScore Bet’s offer for new users:

• Click this link
• Deposit between $10 and $1,000

Your bonus will gradually unlock into cash at a 5% rate as you bet. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

If you’re looking to start betting or add another book to your repertoire, theScore Bet could be the one for you. Sign up today and start betting!