Illegal sportsbooks, also known as offshore sportsbooks, don’t have a regulatory body that oversees their business practices. Illegal sportsbooks answer only to themselves, and as such, your money and personal information can be put at risk when using them. Illegal sportsbooks are notorious for having inadequate digital security systems that can be penetrated by hackers and cybercriminals. It’s always better to do business with a legal and licensed sportsbook.