Editors Note: Elite Sportsbook is closed in Colorado, and the Iowa sportsbook is also closing and converting to a BetFred Sportsbook. Elite Sportsbook was always going to have a tough time competing with established brands with it’s weak user interface and lack of aggressive promotions.
$1500 Second Chance BetBetMGM Bonus Code: BUSABONUSTerms ApplyElite Sportsbook is an online sports betting provider with operations in Iowa and Colorado.
Parent company Elite Casino Resorts, LLC is native to Iowa and first launched mobile betting there in August 2019. Elite Sportsbook launched sports betting operations in Colorado the following year with a retail sportsbook at Red Dolly Casino and mobile sports betting.
Pros
US owned and operatedLicensed in Iowa and ColoradoPregame and in-game wagering supportedCons
Limited betting markets for individual gamesNavigation can be a bit confusingIn-play betting interface lacks live scores/statsColorado and Iowa residents may sign up for an account from anywhere within state lines. Customers can also visit Elite Sportsbook retail sportsbook locations to place bets in-person:
- Elite Sportsbook Iowa: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
- Elite Sportsbook Iowa: Rhythm City Casino Resort
- Elite Sportsbook Colorado: Red Dolly Casino
The Elite Sportsbook mobile app and website operate on technology from Bet.Works, which provides business-to-business services in the regulated sports betting industry. Bet.Works has made some big hires in the past and powers the online sports betting platform for theScore in New Jersey.
Today’s Elite Sportsbook review will focus on the customer-facing side of the business, complete with first impressions, betting options, and more.
Elite Sportsbook Bonus
Elite Sportsbook welcomes all new customers with a bonus worth up to $100 or $250 depending on their location:
- Elite Sportsbook Colorado Bonus: New users get a 100% first bet wager bonus paid as a free bet worth up to $100. For example, someone who registers and places a $75 first wager will get a $75 free bet. Customers can use the free bet on any market with odds of +300 or less. Bettors must use the free bet within seven days of receipt.
- Elite Sportsbook Iowa Bonus: New customers get a first bet rebound worth up to $250. Anyone registers, places their first wager, and loses qualifies for a 100% refund paid as a free bet worth up to $250. Bettors must use the free bet within seven days on any market with odds of +300 or less.
New users can claim this offer in three steps:
- Visit EliteSportsbook.com to create an account
- Make your first deposit
- Place your first wager
Elite Sportsbook Promo Code
Elite Sportsbook does not require a promo code. All new customers automatically qualify for the welcome bonus offered in their state.
Elite Sportsbook First Impressions
The Elite Sportsbook website is a straightforward operation that lacks the polish and some of the sports betting options offered by more experienced providers.
The primary wagers for each game are easy to find, but it is also easy to get lost in navigation because selecting the “more” option inside a specific game’s page brings users back to a listing of all wagers of that type for all games. It is a bit jarring because the industry standard for so long has been to keep users within a single game rather than bouncing them around between different games.
Additionally, there are not a ton of wagering options for each game. EliteSportsbook.com provides the standard pregame wagers such as moneylines, points, and spreads plus a few propositions such as the first team to score and team totals.
Overall, Elite Sportsbook gets the job done covering the basic wagers, but the whole experience still feels a bit amateurish compared to other leading Iowa online sports betting sites. With other operators such as Caesars, DraftKings, and FanDuel available in Iowa, Elite Sportsbook has some work to do if it hopes to remain competitive over the long haul.
Elite Sportsbook App Screenshots
Elite Sportsbook App: iOS and Android
Elite Sportsbook offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices plus mobile-friendly wagering. Mobile users can also visit the Elite Sportsbook website to sign up for accounts and for mobile links to download the current version of the mobile app for their devices.
The Elite Sportsbook app is simple in design and function. Bettors can log in, view upcoming and live events, place wagers, and cash out with simple navigation menus. Elite Sportsbook does not provide many handicapping features and stats; the experience is simple and straightforward.
For example, in-play betting through the mobile sports betting app simply provides a list of odds that change in real-time. Features such as game trackers and live stats are nowhere to be found. The Elite Sportsbook interface is simplistic compared to many other sportsbooks, but bettors will find it easy to use.
Elite Sportsbook App Screenshots
Elite Sportsbook In-Play Betting
In-play betting is offered at EliteSportsbook.com, although the experience is still relatively limited at this time. Navigating to the page of any sport using the left menu and then selecting “live lines” or “in-play lines” brings users to the live betting markets (if any) open for that sport.
We checked the in-play sports betting area during an MLB game between the Rays and Orioles while that game was underway and only found in-play wagers on the moneyline, point spread, and total. Other markets such as wagers on the current inning, the outcome of the next at-bat, and so on were noticeably absent.
The in-play betting interface could use an upgrade as well. While competing sportsbooks in the US provide users with live scoring data and other game updates, Elite Sportsbook offers absolutely nothing of the type. You will need to have a separate website or TV nearby to keep up with what’s happening on the field while doing your in-play wagering at Elite Sportsbook.
Elite Sportsbook Early Cashout
Elite Sportsbook offers early cashouts. For those unfamiliar with the concept, early cashout bets allow customers to close out wagers early at a premium. For example, if you have a bet on the Hawkeyes and they have the lead over Rutgers, you can use early cashout to close the wager now and lock in your winnings at the cost of a reduced payout.
Elite Sportsbook Betting Markets
Elite Sportsbook covers all the following sports and leagues:
- Boxing
- CFL
- College Football
- Formula 1
- MLB
- NASCAR
- NBA
- NFL
- NHL
- PGA
- Soccer (MLS + International)
- Tennis (ATP + WTA)
- UFC
- WNBA
Elite Sportsbook College Sports Betting
College and pro sports alike are covered by Elite Sportsbook. Unlike some states, Iowa law does not prohibit wagers on local college teams. As a result, Elite Sportsbook may accept wagers on in-state NCAA teams.
The one restriction under Iowa law is a prohibition on player props for athletes who play for Iowa college teams. For example, you may not wager on a local player winning the Heisman Trophy or scoring at least X points in an upcoming game. This prohibition applies only to wagers on individual Iowa college athletes.
In Colorado, Elite Sportsbook is also allowed to accept wagers on college games.
Types of Wagers Offered
Elite Sportsbook supports a standard assortment of pregame wagers, parlays, teasers, in-play wagering, and early cashout options.
Pre-game wager types include:
- Moneylines
- Point spreads
- Totals
- Game props
- Team props
- Player props
Bettors can also build parlays from scratch by adding wagers to the betting slip, tapping the “parlay” or “teaser” tab, and choosing an amount to wager. Additionally, users may check an option on the betting slip to turn the current parlay into a round-robin.
A house rules document published just before EliteSportsbook.com launched details how these various types of wagers work, along with a list of even more types of sports bets that Elite Sportsbook may offer in the future.
While the variety in bet types is commendable, it does not translate into a ton of betting markets for each sporting event. For example, we found anywhere from 7-10 betting markets for MLB games and just a handful listed for upcoming NFL and college football games.
A limited number of betting markets emerged as a recurring theme during our time spent reviewing the sportsbook. A lack of tennis markets was particularly noticeable. Right during the middle of the US Open, there were only two tennis markets: futures on who would win the men’s and women’s tournaments outright. We found not a single wager on individual matches – and this was during one of the most significant tennis events of the year.
Elite Sportsbook may expand its betting markets in the future, but for right now, we can confidently say other mobile sportsbooks will have little trouble outdoing EliteSportsbook.com in that aspect.
Elite Sportsbook Deposit Methods
Elite Sportsbook only offers two deposit options, which is well below the industry standard.
Customers may deposit as little as $10 per transaction and up to $2,000 per day at Elite Sportsbook.
Expert Opinion: Is EliteSportsbook.com Legit?
EliteSportsbook.com is functional and gets the job done.
If you live in Iowa or Colorado and would like to bet on sports more often without having to drive to the casino every time, Elite Sportsbook has you covered.
That being said, we need to see an improved website, more betting markets, and a better in-play interface before we can say this sportsbook lives up to its name.
Mike Murphy is the founder of BettingUSA.com and has over 10 years of experience in the legal gambling industry. A regular attendee of industry trade shows and conferences, Mike is a strong proponent in the idea of a well regulated online betting industry.