Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how Offshore Sportsbooks operates, what our reviews and rankings mean, and what you agree to by using newgroundmag.com. By browsing this site, reading our reviews, or clicking through to any offshore sportsbook listed here, you accept the terms set out below. If you don't agree with them, please don't use the site.

What This Site Is — and What It Isn't

Offshore Sportsbooks is an independent information and comparison resource. We research and review offshore sportsbooks that accept US players — books licensed outside the United States, typically in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, Panama, or Costa Rica — and we rank them on factors like odds, market coverage, bonus terms, banking options, payout speed, and general reputation.

We are not a sportsbook, a bookmaker, a payment processor, or a gambling operator of any kind. We do not accept wagers, hold customer funds, or process withdrawals. We do not operate under a US gambling license, because we don't take bets — we publish editorial content about sites that do. Any wagering you choose to do happens directly with the operator you select, under that operator's own terms.

Offshore Betting Sits in a Legal Grey Area

This is the single most important thing to understand before using this site. Offshore sportsbooks are licensed and regulated outside the United States — not by any US state gaming authority. That means:

• No US state regulator oversees these operators' conduct, licensing, or finances.
• The consumer protections that apply to state-licensed betting sites — segregated player funds, mandated dispute resolution, guaranteed payout timelines — do not apply to offshore books.
• The legality of using an offshore sportsbook depends on your individual state's laws, and those laws vary and change. Some states have no legal online betting market at all; others have specific rules that may affect offshore play.
• We do not provide legal advice. If you're unsure whether using an offshore sportsbook is permitted where you live, consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction before depositing any money.

Nothing on this site should be read as a statement that any offshore sportsbook is licensed, regulated, or endorsed by a US authority. Where we mention an operator's offshore license, we're describing where that license was issued — not implying it carries US regulatory weight.

How We Build Our Rankings

Our reviews and ratings are editorial opinions, based on research into publicly available information: posted odds and lines, listed markets, published bonus terms and rollover requirements, stated banking methods and limits, and the operator's general track record and reputation among bettors. We look at the same categories for every book we cover — pricing, market range, promotions, crypto and traditional banking, payout speed and limits, verification requirements, and support quality.

Commission does not buy placement. Some operators listed on newgroundmag.com, including those covered in more depth on our best offshore sportsbooks for US bettors page, are affiliate partners, and we may earn a commission if you sign up through a link on this site. That relationship never determines a rating or a ranking position — a book with a weaker payout record or worse bonus terms will score lower regardless of any partnership.

Ratings and comparisons reflect our assessment at the time of publication. Bonus terms, odds, market offerings, and banking options change frequently and without notice, and we can't guarantee the information on this site is current at the exact moment you read it. Always confirm current terms directly with the operator before signing up or depositing.

No Guarantees, No Financial Advice

Sports betting involves risk of financial loss, and nothing on newgroundmag.com suggests otherwise. We do not present betting as a source of income, and we do not publish or endorse "guaranteed" picks or locks — no outcome in sports betting is guaranteed. Any statistics, odds examples, or promotional figures referenced on this site are for illustration only and are not a promise of what you will receive or win.

With offshore books specifically, there is an added layer of risk beyond the outcome of a bet: because these operators sit outside US regulation, there is no guarantee that any offshore sportsbook will honor a withdrawal request promptly, in full, or at all. We report on payout reputation as part of our review process, but a strong track record to date is not a guarantee of future performance. Never deposit more than you can afford to lose entirely, including to a delayed or refused payout.

Cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals, where offered, carry the additional risk of price volatility between the time funds are deposited, wagered, and withdrawn. We do not advise on cryptocurrency as an investment, and any mention of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or stablecoins on this site relates strictly to their use as a payment method.

Tax treatment of gambling winnings varies by individual circumstances and jurisdiction. Nothing on this site is tax advice; consult a qualified tax professional about your own obligations.

Age and Eligibility

This site and the operators it reviews are intended for adults only. You must be at least 21 years old (or the minimum legal betting age in your state, if higher) to use any sportsbook listed on newgroundmag.com, and to read content on this site intended to inform betting decisions. We do not knowingly direct content toward, or collect information from, anyone under that age. Eligibility requirements — including age, location, and identity verification — are set and enforced by each individual sportsbook, not by us.

Responsible Gambling

Betting should stay entertainment, not a way to solve money problems or escape stress. If gambling stops being fun, starts affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, or you find yourself chasing losses, it's time to step back. Offshore sportsbooks are not required to offer the same responsible-gambling tools or self-exclusion programs that US state-regulated operators must provide, so don't assume those safeguards are automatically in place — check each operator's own tools before relying on them.

Free, confidential help is available at any time by calling 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has more on recognizing warning signs and finding support.

Third-Party Links and Content

newgroundmag.com links to sportsbooks and other third-party sites for your convenience. We don't control those sites, and once you leave newgroundmag.com you're subject to their own terms, privacy policies, and conduct. We're not responsible for the content, security, or business practices of any third-party site, and a link from us is not a guarantee of that operator's reliability or solvency.

Limitation of Liability

Content on this site is provided "as is," for informational purposes, without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Offshore Sportsbooks and newgroundmag.com are not liable for any loss — financial or otherwise — arising from your use of this site, your reliance on its content, or your dealings with any sportsbook mentioned here, including losses from unpaid or delayed withdrawals, account restrictions, or bonus disputes at an offshore operator. Your relationship with any sportsbook is between you and that operator alone.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in our content, our review process, or applicable law. The version posted here is the current one; continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms. We recommend checking back periodically if you're a regular reader.

Questions About These Terms

If anything here is unclear, or you want more background on how we approach reviews and rankings, our About Us page covers our process in more detail, and you can reach us directly through the Contact Us page.