Tournament Gambling on WCC: Guidelines and Places to Gamble
Get ready to bet on the exciting West Coast Conference tournament starting tonight! Here's your guide to legal betting options for each team involved— despite college betting restrictions in some states.
WCC Tournament Odds
- Gonzaga -130
- Saint Mary's CA (#23) 135
- Santa Clara 1700
- San Francisco 2300
- Oregon State 3500
- Washington State 15000
- Loyola Marymount 25000
- Pacific 25000
- Pepperdine 25000
- Portland U 25000
- San Diego 25000
Betting in Vegas or Want to Bet Online? Here's How!
Not in Vegas or unable to attend the tournament? No problem! Legal sports betting options can be found for those of you watching from home. Here's a breakdown for specific states:
California:
Although California doesn't offer state-regulated sports betting, online sportsbooks cater to fans wanting to place bets on their favorite teams from the WCC. The following are California-based teams currently participating in the WCC tournament:
- Saint Mary's Gaels
- Santa Clara
- San Francisco
- Loyola Marymount
- Pepperdine
- Pacific
- San Diego
Washington:
Residents in Washington will encounter several restrictions:
- Betting on any in-state college teams is prohibited.
- No player prop bets allowed on college games.
- However, there are other Washington online sportsbooks offering odds on out-of-state college teams, as well as player prop odds.
Oregon:
Oregon has unique restrictions on betting within the state, particularly when it comes to mobile gambling:
- DraftKings mobile users are banned from betting on any college sports.
- However, you can still place bets at local sportsbooks within Oregon. Just remember that these bookmakers don't offer mobile betting on any college basketball games during March Madness.
The Fine Print
- Always remember to check your state's specific laws regarding sports betting.
- Utilize legal platforms to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Stay informed about sports betting regulations and updates in your area.
Want more options? While these are your closest legal avenues, other alternatives like proxy betting, travel to neighboring states with legal sports betting, joining international online platforms (not recommended or legal within the U.S.) or participating in fantasy sports can also be considered. Happy betting!
- For NCAA-basketball enthusiasts in California, online sportsbooks offer betting options on participating WCC teams, such as Saint Mary's Gaels, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Loyola Marymount, Pepperdine, Pacific, and San Diego.
- Residents in Washington can still partake in sports betting, but they must avoid betting on any in-state college teams, and player prop bets on college games are also off-limits. However, there are other Washington online sportsbooks providing odds on out-of-state college teams and player prop odds.
- In Oregon, mobile users of DraftKings are prohibited from betting on college sports, but betting can still be done at local sportsbooks, albeit without mobile betting options on college basketball during March Madness.
