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One of the best elements of being a WWE fan is debating with others where you think rivalries will go and which superstars will win at the biggest events. It’s the build-up and the emphatic conclusions that have helped to make Monday Night Raw the longest-running weekly episodic program in the US.
Of course, with sports betting taking off across the country, many pro-wrestling fans want to put money down on the superstars they think will win at the major events. As the WWE is scripted – which certainly doesn’t stop some shock results from popping up regularly – it can be somewhat difficult to get the odds for events and matches.
There are still some platforms that are happy to create markets in the most sporting way and offer odds close enough to reflect traditional sports events. However, as a bit of a warning, the efforts are focussed on major events like WrestleMania and the Royal Rumble – often in the TV or Specials section.
Without further ado, here are the key things to look for in finding the best WWE betting apps.
Getting in with the right platform
Most people don’t want to have to jump between multiple betting platforms for their odds, especially as US betting is different from state to state. So, it’s essential to pick the right platform first, and to do this, all of them will be trying to appeal to you through some special form of a welcome bonus.
Just as WWE shows tour the country and the roadshow of the NXT continues to go between states, the betting offers are different depending on where you’re getting internet access from. You may be able to get the same brand in several states, but sometimes, due to the specifics of local regulations, the same betting offers can’t be found.
Illinois leads the way
Illinois’ wrestling scene is beginning to make a name for itself. Josh Alber, Dakota’s state champion wrestler recently called Illinois one of the best 3 wrestling states in America. As sports betting continues to boom in The Prarie State, bettors are being offered a selection of appealing Illinois sports betting bonuses for the WWE.
The main ones to look for at any platform there that’s worthy of a five-star review is the “second-chance bet,” followed by insured bets, second-chance bets, and deposit match offers. Not only do these kinds of bonus offers let you place more bets, but importantly, they also give you a better look at how the platform operates. With second-chance bets, you only have to sign up to get the bonus, and with it, you can bet on anything.
Coverage of the biggest and best events
Unfortunately, you’ll struggle to find a reputable betting site that gives you fair odds, a strong welcome bonus, and covers every single WWE show. It’s simply too niche in sportsbook circles to keep up with every week. As such, you’re better off looking for platforms that provide strong coverage and odds on headline events.
Most recently, WrestleMania 39, which took place in California, provided a shock victory in the headline event as well as some other incredibly memorable contests. In the run-up to the centrepiece of the pro-wrestling calendar, you could get odds of Seth Rollins to beat Logan Paul at 1.4 – which the favourite did – as well as Rey Mysterio at 2.5 to beat Dominik and defy the odds. Edge was also an underdog at 2.25 to beat Finn Bálor.
WWE betting is out there, and there are some top-class platforms offering the odds on the meets between the company’s biggest superstars, but you might just need to wait for the main events to get in on the action.
Robert Griffith is a content and essay writer. He is collaborating with local magazines and newspapers. Robert is interested in topics such as marketing and history.
