About Us
Offshore Betting Sites was built for one reason: US bettors researching offshore sportsbooks deserve honest, plainly-stated information rather than marketing copy dressed up as advice. This page explains who we are, how we put our rankings together, and what we do and don't claim about the sites we cover.
What we actually do
We research and compare offshore sportsbooks that accept US players from states without a regulated online betting market. We look at odds and pricing, sports and market coverage, welcome bonuses and reload promotions, banking options including cryptocurrency, payout speed and limits, verification requirements, and general reputation for paying customers. We turn that research into rankings and write-ups so readers can compare sites side by side instead of digging through operator marketing pages themselves.
We do not operate any sportsbook, take bets, or process wagers. We are an independent information and comparison resource.
Why we're not calling these sites "legal" or "regulated"
This is the single most important thing to understand about arcticterninternational.com and every offshore sportsbook we cover. These operators are licensed offshore — typically in jurisdictions such as Curaçao, Panama, or Costa Rica — and are not licensed or regulated by any US state gaming authority. That means:
- No US state consumer protections apply — there's no state regulator to hear a dispute, no guaranteed fund segregation, and no state-backed payout guarantee.
- Using an offshore sportsbook sits in a legal grey area for US bettors, and the rules differ by state. We're not able to tell any individual reader whether it's permitted where they live.
- If a payout is delayed, disputed, or refused, a reader's recourse is limited to whatever complaint process the operator itself offers.
We'd rather state this clearly up front than let a reader assume protections that don't exist. If a reader is unsure about the law in their state, that's a question for a qualified legal professional, not for a comparison site.
How we score and rank sites
Every sportsbook on arcticterninternational.com is assessed against the same set of criteria, and no operator can pay for a higher position — commission from a sportsbook, where it exists, never decides ranking.
| Factor | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Odds and pricing | Competitiveness of moneyline, spread, and totals pricing, and where reduced-juice lines are offered |
| Market coverage | Breadth of sports, in-play betting, props, futures, and same-game parlay options |
| Bonuses | Headline welcome and reload offers, checked against their rollover requirements, minimum odds clauses, and expiry terms |
| Banking | Deposit and withdrawal methods, including crypto, bank cards, wire transfer, and payout speed and fees |
| Verification | How much documentation is asked for and how it affects withdrawal timing |
| Track record | Reputation for paying out and general operating history |
We publish current standings for sites including Lucky Rebel, Bovada, BetOnline, BetNow, Everygame, BetUS, Sportsbetting, Xbet, MyBookie, and ApuestaHoy, each reviewed against the table above. Where an operator advertises a welcome bonus — for example Lucky Rebel's 125% match up to $1,250 plus a 50 free bet, or BetNow's 125% match up to $2,500 — we report the rollover requirements and eligibility conditions attached to it alongside the headline figure, because a bonus figure without its wagering terms is not useful information.
What our research does not include
We have not deposited funds with, wagered through, or withdrawn from these operators ourselves. Our assessments are built from publicly available terms, published odds and market data, banking and verification information, and independent reputation research — not first-hand play. We describe our findings as "reviewed" or "researched," not "tested," and we'd encourage any comparison site making stronger claims to be treated with some skepticism.
We also don't guarantee that any figure, term, or bonus condition stays current after publication — offshore operators change promotions and terms without notice, so we recommend confirming the current offer directly with the operator before signing up.
What we won't tell you
We won't tell you that betting is a way to make money reliably, and we won't present any pick, tip, or strategy as a guaranteed win. Betting involves a real risk of losing the money wagered, and with offshore operators there's an added risk that a payout could be delayed or refused, since none of these sites carry US state-backed guarantees. Crypto users should also know that cryptocurrency values can move significantly between deposit and withdrawal.
Every site we cover is intended only for adults aged 21 or older (or the operator's stated minimum age, where higher). Nothing on arcticterninternational.com is directed at anyone under that age, and we don't feature content designed to encourage betting beyond what someone can afford to lose.
Responsible gambling
If betting stops being enjoyable, starts affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, or you find yourself chasing losses, free confidential support is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. It's also worth knowing that offshore sportsbooks generally offer weaker self-exclusion and responsible gambling tools than regulated US operators — so if you rely on those tools, check what's actually on offer with any specific operator before you sign up. Our Responsible Gambling page has more detail on the support options available.
Questions or corrections
If you've spotted something on arcticterninternational.com that looks out of date, or you want to flag an issue with a review, our Contact Us page has the details for reaching our team. You can also review our Terms and Conditions for how this site operates and what our content is and isn't intended to do.