Frank Monkhouse

Frank Monkhouse

I boast many years of experience working at the top-level of the sports betting industry. I started by career in gambling working at a major sportsbook in their London head office in the telephone betting department before progressing through the ranks to become a website content editor. I now work freelance as a sportsbook content writer and you’ll find my work on some of the industry’s biggest publications, including Betfred, the Racing Post, TalkSPORT, Betfair, Whop and others. I have worked closely with former world heavyweight boxing champion David Haye in the past, which remains one of my career highlights. As a former professional boxer, I possess a unique understanding of sports and use that to enhance my knowledge as an iGaming writer. Follow my work for in-depth previews, honest bookie reviews, promotions, and more.

Education

Communications at James Watt College and Journalism at the University of East London.

Professional Achievements

My work has been featured in several major publications worldwide.

Latest from Frank Monkhouse

Top Sportsbooks in Nebraska in 2025

2025/07/11

Nebraska voters approved sports betting in 2020, limited to in-person wagering at licensed racetracks. The first sportsbooks opened in 2022. Online betting remains illegal. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission oversees the industry. Bettors can wager on professional and college sports, with some restrictions on in-state college teams.

Top Sportsbooks in North Dakota in 2025

2025/07/11

North Dakota has not legalized commercial sports betting. Efforts to pass legislation have been unsuccessful. Currently, only tribal casinos offer limited sports betting options under federal law. The state allows charitable gaming and a lottery, but broader sports wagering remains illegal.

Top Sportsbooks in Idaho in 2025

2025/07/11

Idaho remains firmly opposed to sports betting, with no legal options available. The Gem State's constitution explicitly prohibits gambling, presenting a significant hurdle to legalization. Despite neighboring states embracing sports wagering, Idaho shows little interest in following suit. The state's conservative stance and tribal gaming interests contribute to the status quo, leaving sports bettors with no legal avenues within Idaho's borders.

Top Sportsbooks in Minnesota in 2025

2025/07/11

Minnesota has not yet legalized sports betting. Efforts to pass legislation have been ongoing, with various bills introduced in recent years. Debates continue over issues such as tribal gaming rights and revenue allocation. As of now, Minnesotans cannot legally place sports wagers within state borders.

Top Sportsbooks in Alaska in 2025

2025/07/11

As of 2024, Alaska remains one of the few U.S. states without legal sports betting. The state's conservative gambling stance extends to sports wagering, with no current legislation in sight. Alaska's vast wilderness and scattered population present unique challenges for potential sportsbook operations. Residents interested in betting often turn to online offshore options, despite legal risks.
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British Open Golf Betting 2025

2025/07/02

2025 British Open Course The British Open is always held on a coastal links golf course, thought of as the ‘purest’ form of golf and the closest to the 15th century Scottish roots. The courses aren’t man-made, usually sculpted by the elements, versus constructed. Golfers need to always take the coastal winds into account, and […]
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Western Union Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use Western Union as Preferred Payment Method A quick scan of our handy payment processors guide, shows why Western Union has been the odds on favorite, in the wire transfer business, for over a decade and a half. Widely accepted at the majority of our top rated sports betting websites, Western Union shops […]

WebMoney Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use WebMoney as Preferred Payment Method WebMoney is secure and available in different currencies. For any kind of online payment, providing personal banking or credit details has potential risks, no matter how well the encryption systems work. Since WebMoney is an online wallet, there is no need for the bettor to enter personal information. […]

Visa Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Best Sportsbooks That Accept Visa Bovada One of the leading providers in the U.S., and indeed around the world, Bovada provides a great selection of sports betting markets, as well as accepts major payment methods such as Visa. There are many more payment options available at this mammoth sportsbook provider. Play Online Now Bovada Bovada […]

Betting Sites that take Ukash

2025/05/23

Why Players Use Ukash as Preferred Payment Method Until it was merged with paysafecard, players used Ukash as a preferred payment method for a variety of reasons, one such reason being they did not have to divulge their financial information to the sports betting site they were depositing on. This was possible because Ukash customers […]

PayPal Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use PayPal as Preferred Payment Method While the North American betting community may appear to be shutout from using the PayPal bankroll boosting method, they do in fact have a vast number of options available to them. A widely accepted account-funding option is through the wire transfer method. Players can use their PayPal account to […]

MyPaylinq Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use MyPaylinQ as Preferred Payment Method With ties to over 200 banks, in over 30 countries, MyPaylinQ accepts both Visa and MasterCard, along with Instant Banking and Bank Transfer, as their primary account funding methods. With the big boys on board, it wasn’t long before the online sports betting industry took notice. Top wagering […]

Money Order Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use Money Order as Preferred Payment Method Money orders, when used properly, can offer unparalleled security. It is a way of bankrolling sports betting without registering your credit card, bank information or even PayPal accounts. Some issuers even accept debit and credit card payments for money orders, so you still have a litany […]

Insta Debit Sports Betting

2025/05/23

Why Players Use Insta Debit as Preferred Payment Method Insta Debit allows sports bettors to deposit funds onto an online betting site directly from their bank account without the need to divulge their financial information. Once your Insta Debit is created and verified, which is a very simple process, deposits and withdrawals easily made. As […]

iKoruna Sports Betting

2025/05/23

What Players Liked About The iKoruna Payment Method iKoruna Payment Systems was a single-wallet online banking method that allowed people to send money in between accounts. In many ways, it functioned like PayPal but they had their own different back end. It gained popularity in Europe early on and then it became available for Canadian […]
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2025/03/31

This wager is as simple as picking which school will win the game straight up. Nothing more, nothing less — a 50-50 chance both ways. Final Four Point Spread Point spreads effectively add a "handicap" to both the favorite and underdog team. This means the favored team must win by the pre-set point total, whereas […]

Maine Legal Sports Betting

2025/03/20

Maine approved sports betting in 2022, with a planned launch in 2023. The state will offer both retail and mobile betting options. The Maine Gambling Control Unit oversees the industry, with a focus on responsible gambling measures. Bettors can expect a mix of national and local sportsbook operators.

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