BetMGM vs Golden Nugget 2021
Ratings
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Overall | ||
Sports & Bets Offered | ||
Odds | ||
Live Betting | ||
Mobile Betting | ||
Education |
State Availability
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Colorado |
Yes | No |
Illinois |
No | No |
Indiana |
Yes | No |
Iowa |
Yes | No |
Michigan |
Yes | Yes |
Nevada |
Yes | Yes |
New Jersey |
Yes | Yes |
New Hampshire |
No | No |
Pennsylvania |
Yes | No |
Tennessee |
Yes | No |
West Virginia |
Yes | No |
Virginia |
Yes | No |
Sports Offered
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Total Sports Offered |
14 | 15 |
Baseball (MLB) |
Yes | Yes |
Basketball (NBA) |
Yes | No |
Basketball (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
Boxing |
Yes | Yes |
Cricket |
Yes | Yes |
Cycling |
Yes | Yes |
Darts |
No | Yes |
Football (NFL) |
Yes | Yes |
Football (NCAA) |
Yes | Yes |
Golf (PGA) |
Yes | Yes |
Hockey (NHL) |
Yes | Yes |
Horse Racing |
No | No |
MMA (UFC) |
Yes | Yes |
Motor Sports (NASCAR) |
Yes | Yes |
Rugby (League) |
Yes | No |
Rugby (Union) |
Yes | Yes |
Soccer (EPL) |
Yes | Yes |
Soccer (Premier League) |
Yes | Yes |
Soccer (MLS) |
Yes | Yes |
Softball |
No | No |
Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
Volleyball |
No | No |
Odds Comparison
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
NFL Moneyline |
Average | Below Average |
NFL Spread |
Below Average | Average |
NFL Total |
Below Average | Average |
NBA Moneyline |
Average | Average |
NBA Spread |
Average | Good |
NBA Total |
Average | Average |
NHL Moneyline |
Average | Best |
NHL Spread |
Worst | Average |
NHL Total |
Below Average | Average |
Soccer Moneyline |
Good | Average |
NCAAF Moneyline |
Average | Average |
NCAAB Moneyline |
Good | Average |
Odds |
Bets Offered
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Cash Out Feature |
Yes | No |
Futures |
Yes | Yes |
Moneyline |
Yes | Yes |
Parlay |
Yes | Yes |
Props |
Yes | Yes |
Reverse |
No | No |
Round Robin |
Yes | Yes |
Spread |
Yes | Yes |
Teaser |
Yes | Yes |
Total (Over/Under) |
Yes | Yes |
Live Betting
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Baseball |
Yes | Yes |
Basketball |
Yes | Yes |
Cricket |
No | No |
Football |
Yes | Yes |
Golf |
No | Yes |
Hockey |
Yes | Yes |
MMA |
No | Yes |
Rugby |
No | No |
Soccer |
Yes | Yes |
Tennis |
Yes | Yes |
Education and Research
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Articles/News |
Yes | No |
Explanation of Bets |
Yes | Yes |
Glossary |
No | Yes |
Team Statistics |
No | Yes |
Players Statistics |
No | No |
Lineup Tool (DFS Only) |
No | No |
Banking - Deposits
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Minimum Deposit |
$10 | $10 |
Total Deposit Methods |
8 | 9 |
Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card |
$0/Varies | $20/$25,000 |
Deposit Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies | $10/$1500 |
PayPal |
No | Yes |
Deposit - Debit/Credit Card |
Yes | Yes |
Deposit - Online Bank Transfer (ACH) |
Yes | Yes |
Banking - Withdrawals
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Minimum Withdrawal |
$10 | $10 |
Total Withdrawal Methods |
6 | 8 |
Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal |
$10/Varies | $10/N/A |
Withdrawal - Online Bank Transfer (ACH) |
Yes | Yes |
Withdrawal - PayPal |
Yes | Yes |
Withdrawal - Prepaid Gift Card |
Yes | Yes |
Customer Service
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
Email Support |
Yes | Yes |
Email Support Speed |
Yes | Yes |
Live Chat Support |
Yes | Yes |
Live Chat Support Availability |
Yes | Yes |
Phone Support |
Yes | Yes |
Mobile Betting
Feature | BetMGM | Golden Nugget |
iPhone App |
Yes | Yes |
Android App |
Yes | Yes |
Website Functionality |
Yes | Yes |
Is BetMGM or Golden Nugget better for beginners?
Golden Nugget is better for first-time bettors than BetMGM. Golden Nugget provides bettors Explanation of Bets, Glossary and Team Statistics.
Which sportsbook offers better odds: BetMGM or Golden Nugget?
To give each sportsbook an odds rating over 10,000 data points from over 1,000 games across 23 sportsbooks were collected. We assessed spread, moneyline, and total odds to provide a single star rating for odds. Golden Nugget is a better option with a 4.00 star rating over BetMGM's 2.50 star rating. The odds comparison table earlier in the page breaks down how both sportsbooks ranked in each sport.
Does BetMGM or Golden Nugget offer a wider range of sports and bets?
Golden Nugget boasts an offering of 15 available sports compared to BetMGM's 14 available sports. offers bettors access to Moneyline, Spread, Parlay, Props, Futures and Total (Over/Under) bets. BetMGM makes early cash outs available to bettors, while Golden Nugget does not. Early cash outs are when a sportsbook allows bettors to cash in a ticket before the game ends to secure a win or minimize a loss.
What about BetMGM vs Golden Nugget customer support?
offers bettors Email Support, Live Chat Support and Phone Support. Email support usually replies within 48 hours, while live chat support is instant.
Overall winner: BetMGM
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