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 Washington DC

2024/09/30

Washington DC legalized sports betting in 2018. The district offers a unique model with a lottery-run mobile app and retail locations. Private sportsbooks are also allowed in specific areas, including professional sports venues. Bettors can wager on most professional and collegiate sports.

Michigan Legal Sports Betting

2024/09/30

Michigan legalized sports betting in 2019, with operations beginning in 2020. The state offers a robust market with both retail and online sportsbooks. Bettors can wager on a wide range of professional and college sports. The Michigan Gaming Control Board oversees the industry, ensuring fair play and responsible gambling.
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Maryland Sports Betting

2024/09/30

Maryland legalized sports betting in 2020, with online and retail options launching in 2022. The state offers a competitive market with multiple operators, including popular platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. Bettors can wager on professional and college sports, with some restrictions on in-state college teams.

Maine Legal Sports Betting

2024/09/30

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.

Best Sportsbooks in Vegas

2024/09/30

Las Vegas remains the mecca of betting in the United States — and this is despite its monopoly on gambling being long gone. While sports betting may be legal in the vast majority of states now, there’s still something special about laying down wagers in Sin City. The sportsbooks are bigger, the crowds are always […]
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Sugar Bowl Odds

2024/09/30

The Sugar Bowl is among the select few bowl games that play a role in determining which teams make the National Championship game. That said, its role is cyclical and varies by the year. Four teams make the college football playoff each season. It is difficult to predict which schools will secure the top four […]
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Rose Bowl Odds

2024/09/30

The Rose Bowl is among the handful of college football bowl games that helps decide who's playing in the National Championship. However, this isn't the case every year. Six bowl games make up the college football playoff field—they're known as the New Year's Six—and they change on a rotating basis. Two get the nod each […]
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ReliaQuest Odds

2024/09/30

As we alluded to earlier, ReliaQuest Bowl contenders do not abide by a specific formula. Initially, the game is scheduled to host champions from the SEC and Big 10, but that's subject to change and usually does change because select squads from each conference end up making higher-tier bowl games. These superior opportunities are known as the New […]

Sports Betting in Virginia

2024/09/30

Virginia launched legal online sports betting in January 2021. The state offers multiple mobile sportsbooks, allowing residents to wager on professional and out-of-state college sports. In-state college betting is prohibited. There are no retail sportsbooks, making Virginia an online-only market.

West Virginia Legal Sports Betting

2024/09/26

West Virginia legalized sports betting in 2018. Residents can wager at licensed casinos and through mobile apps. Popular bets include NFL, NBA, and college sports. The state collects 10% tax on operators' revenue. While the market is growing, it faces competition from neighboring states.

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