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In Which States is Caesars Sportsbook Legal in?

We take a look at which states Caesars Sportsbook is legal in.

Caesars Entertainment Inc has long been a vast provider of high-class casino and hotel experiences. Still, as early as 2018, they decided to venture into the sports betting sector as US laws started to change on sports betting across various states.

Caesars kicked off its portfolio of sports betting sites in 2020 when Pennsylvania was the first state they ventured into for both retail and online. Then followed an “all-in” play when they paid $4 billion to buy out the William Hill Group, a strategic move to allow them to acquire licenses for many other states quickly.

So from April 2021, they have expanded their operations to over 20 states/provinces.

Caesars betting app has quickly gained market share in the US and now offers one of the best sportsbook interfaces that are easy to use and cover many different US-based sports, plus soccer, which US sports bettors have adopted as a great way of betting on in-game parlays.

The Caesars welcome offer of a $1,250 bet on Caesars is arguably the best bonus for new sports bettors.

If you are considering joining Caesars as a sportsbook customer, read through this guide which will tell you if they are legal in your state and what you can expect as a customer.

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Caesars Legal States List

In Which States is Caesars Sportsbook Legal?

Caesars Entertainment Inc is better known as a casino and hotel group but in April 2021 completed the $4 billion acquisition of William Hill PLC and its complete sportsbook arm.

Now, the William Hill sportsbook is run under the Caesars brand, and the joining of these two giants of the leisure industry now provides a top-class organization in the sports betting industry along with the app for mobile betting from Caesars, which is available to download across many states.

Where is Caesars Sportsbook Legal?

The group has one of the best welcome bonuses in the sportsbook industry, with a $1250 bonus bet available to new players.

The table below shows each state where Caesars had an active license when they launched and info on retail partnerships and online sports betting access.

🇺🇸 State📅Launch Date🏛️Retail Partner/s📱Online/Apps?
ArizonaAugust 2021✅Yes✅Yes
The Bahamas2019✅Yes❌No
ColoradoApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
District of ColumbiaMay 2021✅Yes❌No
IllinoisApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
IndianaApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
IowaApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
KansasSeptember 2022✅Yes✅Yes
KentuckySeptember 2023✅Yes✅Yes
LouisianaOctober 2021✅Yes✅Yes
MarylandDecember 2021✅Yes✅Yes
MassachusettsMarch 2023✅Yes✅Yes
MichiganApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
MississippiAugust 2018✅Yes❌No
NevadaApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
New JerseyApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
New Mexico2019✅Yes❌No
New YorkJanuary 2022✅Yes✅Yes
OhioJanuary 2023✅Yes✅Yes
OntarioApril 2022❌No✅Yes
PennsylvaniaMarch 2020✅Yes✅Yes
TennesseeApril 2021❌No✅Yes
VirginiaApril 2021❌No✅Yes
West VirginiaApril 2021✅Yes✅Yes
WyomingAugust 2022❌No✅Yes

Caesars AZ

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: August 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Harrah’s Ak-Chin
  • Licensed by: Arizona Department of Gaming
  • Caesars Sportsbook AZ Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Caesars acquired a license to run legal online sports betting in Arizona in August 2021 and has a retail partnership with the Harrah’s Ak Chin casino.

The Caesars Sportsbook App can be downloaded quickly and easily from the main Arizona website.

Arizona is well known for its love of baseball and is one of Caesar’s biggest states regarding baseball betting. Some of the main features for baseball fans are the team, and player prop betting markets which can also be combined into Caesars unique game parlays on the betting app.

Caesars – The Bahamas

  • Availability: Retail
  • Launch date: August 2019
  • Retail partner/s: Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, Nassau Baha Mar, and the Resorts World Bimini Casino
  • Licensed by: TBA
  • Caesars Intro Promo: No Online Sportsbook

Caesars Bahamas acquired the rights to three retail locations in the Bahamas when it took over the sports betting and online casino sector of the William Hill Group.

William Hill had been running these casino locations for several years, and these casinos offer a total mix of casino and table games, including roulette, blackjack, poker, and Caesars online slots.

Caesars CO

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk and the Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk
  • Licensed by: Colorado Division of Gaming
  • Caesars Sportsbook CO Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Like in many states, Colorado is now open for business for sports handicappers. Caesars acquired its online sportsbook betting license for the Centennial State in April 2021 and has land-based retail partnerships with two casinos in Blackhawk, The Isle Casino Hotel and the Lady Luck Casino.

Colorado is well known for its love of all sports, especially hockey. It is home to the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, and the Colorado Rockies in Major League Baseball.

Caesars – District Of Columbia

  • Availability: Retail only
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Caesars Sportsbook and Restaurant and the Caesars Sportsbook at Capital One Arena in Washington DC
  • Licensed by: Washington DC Division of Gaming
  • Caesars CO Intro Promo: Not available

Caesars Entertainment opened its restaurant location and its retail location at the Capital One Arena to provide a sports betting experience for DC residents.

They acquired the rights to these two properties after the takeover of William Hill.

Caesars IL

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Grand Victoria Casino
  • Licensed by: Illinois Gaming Board
  • Caesars Sportsbook IL Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

The license to run legal sports betting in Illinois was granted in April 2021 as part of the takeover of William Hill. Caesars purchased William Hill for a reported $4 billion, and part of that acquisition meant they acquired the licenses for all of the William Hill online sportsbooks.

The Caesar’s App can be downloaded on your mobile device quickly and easily, giving a quick way to find your favorite sports bets. The betting app is a streamlined version of the main website and is excellent for sports bettors who are watching a game live.

The Caesars sportsbook app allows players in the Prairie State to bet live in-play while at the game or by using the Caesars online sportsbook. The app offers lots of different betting markets to choose from.

Caesars IN

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Caesars Southern Indiana, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Horseshoe Hammond, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and the Tropicana Evansville
  • Licensed by: Indiana Gaming Board
  • Caesars Sportsbook IN Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

As part of the William Hill takeover, Caesars acquired its legal right to provide sports betting in Indiana in April 2021. The Hoosier State is home to many top sports teams in the country, and online sportsbooks are popular with many of the state’s residents.

Of course, the two biggest teams are the Indianapolis Colts, who compete in the NFL, and the Indiana Colts, the state’s big basketball team.

Caesars IA

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Horseshoe Council Bluffs, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, and the Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino & Hotel
  • Licensed by: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
  • Caesars Sportsbook IA Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Residents of Iowa, the Hawkeye State, can now bet online via the Caesars Sportsbook, which was officially launched to residents of the state in April 2021. Iowa is one of the states that does not have any professional major league teams.

Iowa is well known as a key wrestling state, and of course, Caesars is one of the few US sportsbooks that offer to bet on professional fights from the UFC and MMA.

Soccer is also a big sport in Iowa, and sports bettors can bet on MLS and European football at Caesars, both pre-game and live in-play, as well as same game parlays.

Caesars LA

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: October 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Harrah’s New Orleans, Louisiana Downs, and the Horseshoe Bossier City
  • Licensed by: Louisiana State Gaming Enforcement Agency
  • Caesars Sportsbook LA Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Pelican State residents were allowed to bet online with Caesars Sportsbook back in October 2021.

The Pelican State is represented at the primary sports league level by the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans and the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. Football is big in New Orleans, with the Super Bowl hosted 11 times.

Residents of Louisiana can take advantage of the Caesars $1250 Sportsbook welcome offer to back their favorite team in a bet credit offer if the first bet loses. They also get 1000 Caesars rewards.

Caesars MD

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: December 2021 (online & mobile November 2022)
  • Retail partner/s: Horseshoe Baltimore Casino
  • Licensed by: Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
  • Caesars Sportsbook MD Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Caesars acquired a sports betting license in “Little America” in December 2021 and has been one of the biggest sportsbooks in Maryland since opening its business there. Their online sportsbook and the mobile betting app are backed up by a retail sportsbook at the Horseshoe Baltimore Casino.

Sports pickers and handicappers can take advantage of a tremendous bet credit offer, with Caesars online sportsbooks offering up to $1250 as a free bet if your first bet is a loser.

You can place your free bets on your PC or mobile device with an app that is easy to get from the App Store or Google Play.

Caesars MA

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: January 2023 (online & mobile March 2023)
  • Retail partner/s: Encore Boston Harbor
  • Licensed by: The Massachusetts Gaming Commission 
  • Caesars Sportsbook MA Intro Promo:  Bet $50, get $250 in bonus bets

Caesars launched their MA online sports betting site in March 2023, the day online wagering launched in the state. New users who create a Caesars sportsbook account will get $250 in bonus bets. Massachusetts is mad about its sports teams with the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots all boasting fervent support. Bettors in the state now have the opportunity to wager on those teams.

Caesars MI

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Turtle Creek Casino (Onyx Sports Book by William Hill)
  • Licensed by: Michigan Gaming Control Board
  • Caesars Sportsbook MI Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Caesars began offering sports betting in Michigan State in April of 2021 after they acquired a license via their buyout of the William Hill company.

The Wolverine State is very well known for its sports heritage and, of course, home to “The Big House,” which is one of the biggest sports stadiums in the world and holds a capacity of 107,601.

Caesars sportsbook offers a wide range of sports to bet on. One of their biggest is Auto, including Indy Car, The Xfinity Series, the Truck Series, Formula 1, and NASCAR, which takes place at the Michigan International Speedway.

Caesars MS

  • Availability: Retail only
  • Launch date: August 2018
  • Retail partner/s: Casino Vicksburg, Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel, Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Island View Casino Resort, Palace Casino Resort, and the Treasure Bay Casino And Hotel
  • Licensed by: Mississippi Gaming Board
  • Caesars MS Intro Promo: Not available

Mississippi, famously known as The Magnolia State, is one of the most dominant states in college sports and football, and “Ole Miss” has a long heritage of producing NFL stars.

Residents of Mississippi were formally allowed to bet on the Caesars Sportsbook after it acquired a license and started its operations at retail casinos in 2018.

Magnolia State residents can also take advantage and bet with Caesars retail partners. They have seven casino partners in the state. These also operate online slots.

Caesars NV

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Caesars has 663 different retail partners in Nevada
  • Licensed by: Nevada Gaming Board
  • Caesars Sportsbook NV Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Nevada, affectionately known as “The Silver State,” is home to Las Vegas, and Caesars has been a big part of that community for many years. However, the Caesars Sportsbook only started trading after it acquired a license in April 2021.

This license was gained when Caesars completed its buyout of the William Hill Group, and now Caesars has its sportsbook as well as 663 retail sportsbook and casino partners across Nevada and Las Vegas, including many casinos, sports betting kiosk units, and full-service sportsbooks.

Caesars NJ

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill, Ocean Casino Resort, and the Tropicana Atlantic City Casino
  • Licensed by: The New Jersey (NJ) Division of Gaming Enforcement
  • Caesars Sportsbook NJ Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

The Garden State is really well known for its fun and welcoming atmosphere, is located on the coast, and many New Yorkers love to visit the Jersey shore during the summer months, including Atlantic City.

Caesars acquired a license to run a legal sportsbook for New Jersey residents in April 2021, and of course, they have various retail partners as well, including:

Caesars Atlantic City

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City

Monmouth Park Sports Book by William Hill

Ocean Casino Resort

Tropicana Atlantic City

Caesars NM

  • Availability: Retail only
  • Launch date: 2019
  • Retail partner/s: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino
  • Licensed by: Pueblo of Santa Ana Gaming Regulatory Commission
  • Caesars NM Intro Promo: Not available

The Land Of Enchantment, as it is known, is one state that Caesars had been working towards licensing and finally achieved that goal in 2019 through a single retail location with a full-service sportsbook at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.

Although no major sports teams have their homes in New Mexico, sports is still a huge part of the college sports scene.

Caesars NY

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: January 2022
  • Retail partner/s: Point Place Casino, Turning Stone Resort Casino, and the Yellow Brick Road Casino & Sports Book
  • Licensed by: New York Division of Gaming Enforcement
  • Caesars Sportsbook NY Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

New York, the Empire State, is a hub for many professional sports teams, and Caesars secured a license to run a legal sportsbook there in January 2022.

Being the fourth highest populated state in the United States means there are many sports-mad fans, and of course, some big-name teams also play in the state.

Football-crazy New Yorkers have the New York Giants, New York Jets, and the Buffalo Bills to follow, while baseball fans and sports bettors will be following either the New York Yankees or the Mets via the Caesars sportsbook app.

Caesars Ohio

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: January 2023
  • Retail partner/s: Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
  • Licensed by: Ohio Casino Control Commission
  • Caesars Sportsbook OH Intro Promo: Bet $50, get $250 in bonus bets

Caesars became one of the top online sports betting options in Ohio when it went live on January 1, 2023. The first bet on Caesars up to $250 is straightforward and allows new users to settle in while getting a nice early bankroll boost. Ohio is home to numerous famous sports franchises including the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Reds. Look out for promos Caesars will offer when these teams are due to play.

Caesars Ontario

  • Availability: Online only
  • Launch date: April 2022
  • Retail partner/s: Casino Queen
  • Licensed by: TBA
  • Caesars Sportsbook ONT Intro Promo: TBA

Caesars acquired its license for Ontario in April 2022, which means that Canadian citizens in this province can now place legal sports bets on the Caesars online sportsbook.

With the province bordering the US, there is a close affinity to many of the sports teams in neighboring US states like Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Because of the different legal jurisdictions, the Caesars bonus and welcome offer works differently. We cannot even mention it, but you can find details on the Caesars ON Sportsbook.

Caesars PA

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: March 2020
  • Retail partner/s: Harrah’s Philadelphia
  • Licensed by: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
  • Caesars Sportsbook PA Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

The Keystone State has one of the most significant shares of professional sports teams across the United States, and Caesars worked hard to acquire a license to cater to all sports fans who love to place wagers on their favorite team. The license was granted in March 2020 and was one of the first states in which Caesars set up their sportsbook.

The sportsbook features a wide range of sports, with football, baseball, and basketball being the major ones. Pennsylvania has eight pro teams split across the above three sports and soccer, which is gaining massive popularity in the state.

MLB – Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates

NBA – Philadelphia 76ers

NFL – Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles

NHL – Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins

MLS – Philadelphia Union

Players can also place sports bets and same game parlays at the Caesars retail partner, Harrah’s Casino Philadelphia.

Caesars TN

  • Availability: Online only
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: NONE
  • Licensed by: Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
  • Caesars Sportsbook TN Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

In Tennessee, Caesars acquired a license to run sports betting in April 2021. Caesars has no retail partners in the Volunteer State, but their sportsbook offers a fantastic welcome offer for new players with a $1250 bet credit offer. You can use your free bet to bet on your favorite team or player and know that if the first bet loses, you get your original stake back as free bets.

Caesars VA

  • Availability: Online only
  • Launch date: April 2021
  • Retail partner/s: NONE
  • Licensed by: Virginia Lottery
  • Caesars Sportsbook VA Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Caesars acquired a license to run legal sports betting in the Old Dominion State of Virginia in April 2021 as part of its buyout of the global William Hill organization.

For Residents of Virginia, this allowed them to play and bet on sports on their PCs and mobile devices, as well as to download the Caesars App and take advantage of a great bet credit bonus up to $1250.

Unlike other states in the East and South East, Virginia has no top-tier major league sports teams. For those placing wagers on Caesars, some of the best features of the site include the Live and In-Play options, which can be found right on the top left of the screen once you enter the site.

Caesars WV

  • Availability: Online and retail
  • Launch date: August 2022
  • Retail partner/s: Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack, & Resort
  • Licensed by: West Virginia Lottery
  • Caesars Sportsbook WV Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

At the same time Caesars opened up its sportsbook in Virginia, it did the same in the state of West Virginia as well, also in August 2022.

Much like its neighbor, The Mountain State is also short on professional major league sports teams. Still, it has several minor league teams, including five baseball teams, four football teams, two basketball teams, and a hockey and a soccer team.

The West Virginia Mountaineers are the best known of their football teams, while the West Virginia Black Bears top the poll in baseball.

Not only being able to place wagers online, West Virginia residents can also bet live at the famous Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack, & Resort.

Caesars WY

  • Availability: Online only
  • Launch date: August 2022
  • Retail partner/s: NONE
  • Licensed by: Wyoming Gaming Commission
  • Caesars Sportsbook WY Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Caesars acquired a license to run legal sports betting in Wyoming in August 2022. However, unlike some states, it does not have any retail or physical locations in the Equality State. Residents can place wagers on all sports offered on the sportsbook using a PC, mobile, or even the app, which can be downloaded from the Wyoming website.

Caesars has a great offer for residents of Wyoming, and you can grab a $1250 on Caesars bet as your first wager. Place a bet of up to $1250, and if it is a loser, you’ll receive a free bet to the same value.

Caesars KS

  • Availability: Online, mobile, and retail
  • Launch date: September 2022
  • Retail partner/s: Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel
  • Licensed by: Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
  • Caesars Sportsbook KS Intro Promo: Bet credits up to $1250

Kansas is the newer state to see Caesars Sportsbook. Bettors can wager online or through the mobile apps, and enjoy the same bet credit and loyalty rewards as in other states. Full functionality is not yet live, with limited sports market and betting coverage. Still, Caesars KS looks better than the other betting apps live in the state.

Caesars KY

  • Availability: Online, mobile, and retail
  • Launch date: September 2023
  • Retail partner/s: Keeneland and Red Mile
  • Licensed by: The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
  • Caesars Sportsbook KY Intro Promo: Bet $50, receive $250 in bonus bets

Kentucky is the latest state to welcome the Caesars online sports sportsbook. New players can get up and running with a nice $250 boost when they make an initial wager of at least $50.

Caesars Sportsbook states not allowed

Sports betting may be legal in many states in the US now, but Caesars is not yet available in all of them. Below is a full list of states where Caesars sportsbook is not available yet:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Maine
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

Getting Started with Caesars Sportsbook in Your State

Caesars Sportsbook Register

If your state is listed above, you know you are betting legally, and signing up for an account on the Caesars Sportsbook is straightforward.

  1. Go to https://caesars.com/sportsbook
  2. Select your state from the dropdown list provided.
  3. You’ll then be shown the welcome offer available for your state.
  4. Click on the “Get Started” button
  5. Then just enter your email and click “Next.”
  6. You’ll need to enter a password and cell phone number and click “Next.”
  7. Finally, you’ll need to confirm your identity, and you are all set.

Caesars Welcome Bonus

The Caesars Sportsbook welcome bonus is one of the best out there and offers you a bet credit bonus of $1250 when you sign up. You also receive 1000 Caesars reward points as part of their loyalty program.

As is standard with online sportsbooks, terms and conditions apply to the offer, so you should be aware of these.

The Caesars Sportsbook welcome bonus promotion is currently open for residents who sign up for an account within the following states: AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, NV, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WY, and WV.

  • You have to be aged 21 years old or higher to take part in the promotion
  • You must use an eligible promotion code – latest GUSAFULL
  • Your initial wager must be a minimum of $10
  • You must place your first bet within 30 days of signing up for an account
  • Your free bet token is available for 14 days after being awarded

Undoubtedly, one of the best sportsbook offers across the sports betting industry that is open to US residents. You can also learn more about the Caesars Casino bonus code here.

How Does Caesars Compare to Other Live Sportsbooks?

There are numerous states in the US that open their doors to legal online sportsbooks, and many companies like BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, and others are all looking to open sportsbook betting across the US.

Whether purely online or through land-based casino partners that publicly house an online sportsbook.

At the time of writing, Caesars Sportsbook had one of the largest selections of legalized sports betting locations, with betting available in 20 states plus the Canadian province of Ontario and The Bahamas.

As Caesars Sportsbook opens more online sports betting locations and obtains licenses in other states, we will update this guide to give you the most reliable information.

FAQs

Is Caesars Sportsbook live in New York?

Caesars Sportsbook is live and licensed in New York from January 2022 and is available online and at selected retail locations. Here is a guide on how you can bet on Caesars Sportsbook NY.

Does Caesars Sportsbook offer a risk-free welcome bonus for new players?

Yes, Caesars Sportsbook has one of the most attractive welcome offers. In the majority of states, you can get a $1250 risk-free bet. Place your first bet of up to $1250, and if it is a loser, Caesars will grant you a free bet to the same stake.

Do I need to be a resident of the state where I am betting?

No, as long as you are physically present in the state at the time of placing a bet on the relevant state Caesars Sportsbook website, you are able to use online sports betting legally.

Does Caesars have retail locations in every state?

Caesars Entertainment Inc has retail partnerships with many casinos and sports locations across the country. At the time of writing, you could not find any of these partnerships in Ontario, Tennessee, Virginia (not West Virginia), and Wyoming.

Is the Caesars Sportsbook legit?

Caesars Entertainment Inc is one of the largest providers of Caesars casino and regulated sportsbooks in the US. They are definitely a legitimate business.

What is the Caesars Sportsbook promo code?

The Caesars sportsbook promo code is offered in most states and you can find it on each state page. Currently, the main promo code is GUSAFULL.
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