How to Bet NFL Week 1 – Best Betting Apps, Promos, and Sportsbooks for Each Legal State

• The 2021 NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beating the Dallas Cowboys 31-29
• The action really heats up with 14 games on the slate for Sunday, September 12
• Which sports betting apps are the best to bet on the NFL and offering the most enticing promos to players are explained in the story below

The NFL season officially got underway Thursday. The reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers began defense of their title with a winning start. The Bucs edged the Dallas Cowboys 31-29.

The action really heats up on Sunday. There are 14 games on tap to consider in the NFL odds. The Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns meet in a rematch of their 2020 AFC Divisional Playoff game. In Buffalo, the Bills (AFC North) play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North) in a clash of 2020 division winners.

Wondering how and where to bet on these games? Which US states offer legal, regulated sports betting on the NFL? Perhaps you’re new to sports betting and you’re still uncertain as to the types of wagers that are available to be played. Read on, because all that information follows.

Even if you’re a savvy sports bettor, we’ve got all of the latest promos and offers from sportsbooks that can save money and enhance odds for Week 1 of the NFL season, as well as a list of the highest-rated sports betting apps in the industry.

Best Sports Betting Apps | Best NFL Betting Promos | Signing Up at Online Sportsbooks

Best Sports Betting Apps

Choose the sportsbook that suits your NFL betting needs, then follow the links above. They will send you to the location to register for an account, and then you’ll be able to download the app and access your account.

Several more NFL states are offering sports betting this year than last season. There are currently 11 US states that offer legal, regulated online sports betting on the NFL. AZ sports betting launched on September 9. As well, Maryland and New York are getting closer to the legalization of online sports betting.

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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 10, 2021

That means the opportunities to wager and win on the NFL are more abundant than ever before. In New Jersey, the New York Jets are facing the Carolina Panthers, while the New York Giants clash with the Denver Broncos. Michigan bettors can wager on the Detroit Lions playing host to the San Francisco 49ers. In the Volunteer State, Tennessee bettors can back the Titans against the Cardinals. Arizona bettors will be able to legally wager on their hometown team for the first time.

In Pennsylvania, bettors can get action on the Steelers-Bills game, or back the Philadelphia Eagles against the Atlanta Falcons. In DC and Virginia, the locals will be wagering on the Washington Football Team against the LA Chargers. Indiana bettors will be supporting the Indianapolis Colts vs the Seattle Seahawks. Over in Illinois, the money will be on the Chicago Bears against the Los Angeles Rams.

Best NFL Betting Promos for Week 1

Several of the leading betting sites are offering NFL-specific sports betting promos to give customers an even more rewarding experience from betting on Week 1 of the NFL season.

For example, new players who sign up at Caesars Sportbook can access a $5,000 risk-free first bet. Just follow the link to choose this promo in your state. As well, they are offering a second NFL-themed promotion that is available to new or existing customer at Caesars Sportsbook.

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— NFL (@NFL) September 10, 2021

Bettors who wager $100 in cumulative bets during the month of September on the NFL and opt in to the offer can take home a free authentic NFL jersey through the Caesars Sportsbook free NFL jersey promo.

This offer is open to all Caesars’ customers in the states of New Jersey, Indiana, Colorado, Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan and Iowa. Once the $100 of NFL bets have been made, players will receive a $150 gift card to use towards a jersey purchase at the NFL.com gift shop.

How to Register for an Online Sports Betting Site

Signing up for an online sportsbook is one of the easiest processes you will ever experience. It really takes almost no time at all.

To get started, simply click on the ‘Open Account’ or ‘Join Now’ button that will generally be found the top of the page of any online sportsbook’s web page. Once you click through, there will then be forms to fill in. These will simply ask for such information as your full name, gender, date of birth, address and mobile number. You will also need to determine and whether you’ll want to receive information about bonus offers. This will also be the time to enter any promo codes necessary to access such offers.

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— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 10, 2021

Newcomers will also be required to provide an email address and to choose a unique username and
password. After opening a new account, players will then need to verify their identity. This is also a very simple process that takes just a few minutes. It will require the submission of a photo ID and proof of address, usually on such an item as a utility bill.

Now, you’re ready to begin the process toward placing the first bet. You’ll need to select your preferred form of currency. Deposits can be made through a number of methods. These include credit and debit cards, e-wallets like PayPal or Skrill, bank transfer and online banking. Most deposit methods are processed almost immediately.

After that task is completed, players will be able to deposit and withdraw freely, and of course, enjoy all that their online sportsbook of choice will have to offer.