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

Sports Betting in Connecticut

2025/07/17

Connecticut embraced legal sports betting in October 2021, offering both retail and online options. The Nutmeg State's compact market features a unique structure with just three operators: two tribal entities and the state lottery. Proximity to New York and Massachusetts creates regional competition. Connecticut's approach balances revenue generation with responsible gambling measures, while its small size facilitates statewide access to betting platforms.

Top Online Sportsbooks in Wisconsin in 2025

2025/07/11

Wisconsin's sports betting landscape is limited. Currently, only tribal casinos offer in-person sports wagering. Online betting remains illegal statewide. The Oneida Nation launched the state's first sportsbook in 2021. Efforts to expand betting options face challenges due to existing tribal gaming compacts and legislative hurdles.

Top Sportsbooks in Washington in 2025

2025/07/11

Washington legalized sports betting in 2020, restricting it to tribal casinos. Mobile betting is allowed only within casino premises. Several tribes have launched sportsbooks, offering wagering on professional and collegiate sports. Efforts to expand online betting statewide have been unsuccessful.

Top Sportsbooks in Vermont in 2025

2025/07/11

Vermont legalized online sports betting in 2023, with operations expected to launch in early 2024. The state plans to offer mobile betting through multiple operators. Bettors will be able to wager on professional and most collegiate sports events.

Top Sportsbooks in Utah in 2025

2025/07/11

Utah maintains a strict prohibition on all forms of gambling, including sports betting. The state's constitution explicitly bans gambling, making Utah one of the few states with no legal gambling options. There are currently no active efforts to legalize sports betting in the state.

Top Online Sportsbooks in Texas in 2025

2025/07/11

Texas currently prohibits sports betting. Despite growing pressure and occasional legislative efforts, the state maintains strict anti-gambling laws. Texans interested in legal sports wagering must travel to neighboring states where it's permitted.

Top Online Sportsbooks in South Carolina in 2025

2025/07/11

South Carolina currently prohibits all forms of sports betting. Despite occasional legislative attempts to legalize it, the state maintains a conservative stance on gambling. Residents seeking to place sports wagers must travel to neighboring states where it's legal.

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 North Carolina in 2025

2025/07/11

North Carolina permits limited gambling, including tribal casinos, a state lottery, charitable gaming, and horse race betting. In 2019, retail sports betting was legalized at tribal casinos. Significant changes came in 2024, with the state legalizing online sports betting statewide, allowing residents to place bets via licensed mobile platforms. This expansion marks a major step in broadening gambling options within the state.

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