Guide for Betting on the Northeastern Conference Tournament
Have a kick-ass time betting on the NEC Tournament, no holds barred!
- Need some action on NEC conference tournament games, include player props? Bridgewater, NJ's got you covered. Here's the lowdown, but remember, there might be some betting restrictions in your state that you should keep in mind!
NEC Tournament Betting: Gotta Know Your State!
The NEC Tournament tips off on Wednesday, with games taking place on home courts. But hey, there could be some legal shenanigans in some states that you might want to keep your eye on. Here's a quick rundown of those state restrictions.
New York
Three NEC teams hail from the Empire State: Long Island Sharks, Le Moyne Dolphins, and Wagner Seahawks. Be aware of two key betting restrictions: no wagers on any NY-based college team or any game involving a NY team, whether it's in or out of the state. Sounds rough if you're a bettor traveling to NY to catch the action, but don't worry, a handful of NY online sportsbooks – like BetOnline.ag – will gladly take your bets on NY-based teams.
Pennsylvania
Home to Mercyhurst Lakers and St. Francis Red Flash, Pennsylvania sportsbooks are on lockdown, not permitting them to offer college player prop odds on any college team across the nation. No need to fear, you can still find your action on offshore sites!
New Jersey: The Strict State
New Jersey has a tough stance on college basketball betting – Fairleigh Dickinson bears the brunt of it. Sorry, folks! No betting on in-state teams or games happening within the state, no matter who's playing. Bummer if you're traveling to NJ to support your team against FDU.
Stonehill and Massachusetts
The only Massachusetts restriction applies to Stonehill – no player prop odds at sanctioned sportsbooks. You'll need to use offshore online sportsbooks to get your prop bet fix.
Chicago State and Illinois
Chicago State fans in Chicago might have to make an in-person bet at local sportsbooks due to Illinois' "in-person only" college betting restriction. And, no Chicago State player props are on offer at those establishments.
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Keep calm, bet on, and remember: KYC (know your college betting restrictions)!
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References
[1] Learn about local college basketball betting restrictionsAdam Printz, Feb 19, 2021
- In New York, where three NEC teams are based (Long Island Sharks, Le Moyne Dolphins, and Wagner Seahawks), there's a restriction on betting on any NY-based college team or any game involving a NY team, but you can still place bets on NY-based teams through online platforms like BetOnline.ag.
- For fans in Pennsylvania, home to Mercyhurst Lakers and St. Francis Red Flash, sportsbooks in the state do not permit college player prop odds on any college team, but you can still find betting opportunities on offshore sites.
- New Jersey has strict restrictions on college basketball betting, particularly affecting Fairleigh Dickinson; you cannot bet on in-state teams or games happening within the state.
- In Massachusetts, the only restriction applies to Stonehill, as no player prop odds are available at sanctioned sportsbooks, and you'll need to use offshore online sportsbooks to bet on player props.
- In Illinois, Chicago State fans might have to make in-person bets at local sportsbooks due to the "in-person only" college betting restriction, and there are no Chicago State player props available at these establishments.
