The answer depends on where in America you live, and (to a lesser extent) where and how you do your betting. Federal law no longer prohibits states from setting laws about sports betting. Every state approaches the subject differently. If you live in a state where this type of wager is legal, then you’re entitled to place sports bets. See our page titled “Where Is Sports Betting Legal in the United States” for more details about this aspect of United States sports betting.