Fox Bet Sportsbook Review: A Broadcasting Giant Still Learning to Bet
Fox Bet leans on the Fox Sports name and a strong app, but our testing found sluggish websites, a thin sports list and odds that rarely lead. It operates in four states — Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan — with a free-to-play Super 6 game available more widely.
Welcome offer
A first-bet offer up to $500: deposit and wager at least $10 at odds of -200 or longer within seven days of opening your account; if the bet loses, the stake returns as free bets, which must be used within another seven days.
Other promotions
A personalised Challenges hub that pays out free bets for completing tasks, boosted odds during a Friday Happy Hour, a $10,000 parlay bonus on qualifying four-plus-leg bets, and a refer-a-friend deal worth $25 in free bets each way (up to $250).
Payments
Limited — six deposit methods, only three for withdrawal, all fee-free with $10 minimums: bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayNearMe, PayPal, Skrill and Vanilla Direct. Only bank transfer, PayPal and Skrill support withdrawals; PayPal and Skrill clear within 24 hours, bank transfer in 3–5 business days.
Markets and odds
15 sports with a good spread of bet types (money line, spreads, totals, props, parlays, teasers, round robins and live in-play). Odds are the weak spot: in our MLB moneyline test (Rangers @ Rockies) Fox Bet was competitive on the favorite but dead last on the underdog — a pattern that held across sports.
User experience
The desktop and mobile sites are painfully slow, sometimes taking a minute to load and still dropping images, with the mobile browser aggressively pushing app downloads. The app is the only reliable way to bet: available on Android and iOS, well laid out and genuinely responsive.
Support and responsible gambling
A brief FAQ, a contact form (up to 48-hour replies) and a 24/7 live chat that connects almost instantly and feels human rather than scripted. Responsible-gambling tools cover deposit limits, reality checks and clear signposting to support services.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good $500 welcome offer and ongoing promos
- Two-step sign-up
- Solid, responsive app
- Live in-play betting
Cons
- Slow, unreliable websites
- Few payment methods
- Odds rarely competitive
FAQ
What is Fox Bet's welcome offer?
A first-bet offer up to $500 — a losing first bet (min $10, odds -200 or longer) is refunded as free bets.
Where is Fox Bet legal?
Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
Is there a Fox Bet app?
Yes — on Android and iOS, and it's far better than the website.