Methodology

How we collect odds data

Compare n' Bet pulls live odds from multiple licensed paid API providers that specialize in aggregating sportsbook data across global markets. These providers have direct commercial relationships with the sportsbooks they cover and provide standardized, structured data that we ingest, normalize, and display.

We do not manually enter odds. We do not scrape sportsbook websites. All pricing displayed on the platform comes from paid API feeds with contractual accuracy commitments, which is how we're able to cover more than 70 licensed sportsbooks worldwide across pre-game, live in-play, futures, and prop markets without introducing manual errors.

We intentionally do not publish the specific names of our API providers. This is standard practice in the comparison space and protects both our commercial relationships and our ability to switch providers if the quality of a feed deteriorates.

How often odds update

Update frequency depends on the type of market:

• Live in-play markets: Odds refresh within seconds of a line moving at any covered sportsbook. During active games, the platform continuously polls for new prices.
• Pre-game markets: Lines refresh every few minutes as sportsbooks adjust prices based on betting volume, injury news, and other factors.
• Futures and outright markets: These move more slowly, so they're updated hourly.
• Player props and alternate lines: Update on the same cadence as the main market they're associated with.

Odds displayed are always the most recently fetched values from our data providers. If a provider's feed is delayed or fails, we display the most recent verified prices rather than show nothing, and we work with the provider to restore the feed.

How we determine the "best price"

Every line on the platform shows a best-price highlight that points to the sportsbook currently offering the most favorable number. The rules for determining this are simple and mechanical:

• For positive (underdog) odds, the highest positive number wins. A line of +115 is better than +110 because the payout is larger.
• For negative (favorite) odds, the smallest negative number wins. A line of -105 is better than -115 because you risk less to win the same amount.
• For spreads and totals, the best price accounts for both the point value and the odds on that point. Getting +3.5 at -105 is typically better than +3 at -105, and our display reflects that.
• For futures and outright markets, the highest positive payout on a yes-outcome or the smallest negative price on a heavy favorite wins.

There is no weighting by sportsbook. There is no promotion of books that pay higher affiliate commissions. The best-price highlight reflects actual market numbers, and nothing else.

Which sportsbooks we include

A sportsbook qualifies for inclusion on Compare n' Bet if it meets all of the following criteria:

• It holds an active license from a recognized gaming regulator
• It operates legally in at least one jurisdiction that our platform covers
• Its odds are available through a reliable paid API feed
• It maintains responsible gambling tools, self-exclusion programs, and age verification processes

We use the user's selected region to filter the display down to sportsbooks that can legally accept a wager from someone in that region. A bettor in Michigan will not see prices from a book that only operates in the United Kingdom, and a bettor in Germany will not see US-only sportsbooks, because those prices are not actionable for them.

Which sportsbooks we exclude, and why

We deliberately exclude the following categories of sportsbook:

• Unregulated and unlicensed books. Sportsbooks that do not hold a license from any recognized gaming regulator are not included, even when their odds would be technically accessible. This covers operators working purely in jurisdictions without meaningful consumer protection frameworks.
• Books that have lost material licenses. When a sportsbook loses its license in a market we cover, or faces enforcement action that materially affects its ability to operate, we remove or hide it.
• Rebrands and duplicates. When a sportsbook rebrands under a new name but continues to offer identical odds (for example, after a merger or acquisition), we de-duplicate the display so users don't see the same price listed twice under different names.
• White-label operators with identical odds. Some smaller sportsbooks are white-labeled versions of a larger platform, sharing the same underlying odds engine. We may hide these to reduce visual clutter without losing market coverage.

Data accuracy and correction process

Odds accuracy is our highest priority because our entire value proposition depends on users trusting the numbers we display. Our accuracy approach has three layers:

• Source accuracy. Our paid API providers have contractual accuracy commitments and internal quality controls. We work only with providers that maintain these standards.
• System-level validation. Our backend checks for impossible numbers, extreme outliers, and stale data. A price that's been cached for too long or falls outside expected market ranges is flagged and rechecked before display.
• User feedback loop. If a user spots a price discrepancy, they can report it via the Contact page. We verify these reports against the sportsbook's actual current line within 48 hours and correct errors within 24 hours of verification.

No system is perfect, and sportsbook odds move quickly. A price that was accurate when displayed may have shifted by the time a user clicks through to place the bet. That's normal market behavior, not a platform error.

Editorial independence

Compare n' Bet's editorial and data operations are independent of commercial considerations. Specifically:

• No sportsbook has paid, or can pay, to be ranked higher in our odds display
• No sportsbook has paid for preferential placement in our guides or reviews
• Affiliate commission rates have no effect on which book gets the best-price highlight on any given bet
• Guides, FAQs, and educational content are written by our editorial team without input from sportsbooks
• We do not publish "sponsored content" disguised as editorial

The practical test for all of this is simple: if a user clicked on the book with the worst price because we artificially promoted it, we would have failed our core purpose. So we don't.

How our sportsbook reviews are written

Each sportsbook review on Compare n' Bet represents the independent editorial opinion of the author based on publicly available information, industry reporting, user reports, regulatory filings, and direct product testing where possible. Reviews are not written by, reviewed by, or approved by the sportsbooks themselves. They do not represent the views of any operator being reviewed.

Specifically, reviews aim to:

• Present verifiable facts (licensing, launch dates, parent companies, state availability, product features) accurately and with sources where relevant
• Distinguish clearly between factual statements and editorial opinion, so readers can weigh each independently
• Acknowledge both strengths and weaknesses of every operator, because every sportsbook has tradeoffs
• Use industry-standard framing for product characteristics (vig ranges, market depth, app polish) rather than hyperbolic claims
• Get corrected promptly when we're shown to be wrong

If a sportsbook believes a specific factual claim in a review is inaccurate, we invite them to contact us through the Contact page with supporting documentation. We review such requests, verify against available evidence, and update the review when the requested correction is substantiated. What we will not do is remove genuine criticism, soften editorial opinions to preserve a commercial relationship, or retract accurate factual statements because they're commercially inconvenient for an operator.

Review dates indicate when the content was last substantively updated. Sportsbook features, promotions, state availability, and commercial terms change continuously, so the most authoritative source for any operator's current offering is always the operator's own website and geolocation.

Trademarks and attribution

Sportsbook brand names, logos, slogans, and related marks referenced throughout Compare n' Bet (including but not limited to DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, bet365, Hard Rock Bet, BetRivers, and any other operator discussed in our guides or reviews) are the property of their respective owners. References to these brands on Compare n' Bet are made under nominative fair use for the purpose of identifying, comparing, and reviewing the products and services those brands offer.

Compare n' Bet is an independent comparison platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any sportsbook we compare or review, except to the extent we may participate in standard affiliate programs (disclosed above). Use of a brand name on our site does not imply the reverse: that the brand endorses Compare n' Bet or our editorial conclusions about their product.

Affiliate disclosure

Compare n' Bet is funded primarily through affiliate partnerships with licensed sportsbooks. When a user signs up for a sportsbook through a referral link on our site and meets the partner's qualifying activity threshold, we receive a commission. These commissions are how we keep the free version of the platform genuinely free for users.

Affiliate revenue does not influence:

• Which sportsbooks we show in the comparison
• The order in which odds are displayed
• Which book receives the best-price highlight on a given bet
• The content or recommendations in our guides

The only things affiliate relationships determine are which sportsbook links include tracking parameters (so we can be credited for the referral) and which optional signup bonuses we mention on our Get the App and Guides pages. The odds data itself is untouched.

How to report an error

If you believe you've found an incorrect odd, missing sportsbook, duplicate listing, or other data issue, we want to hear about it. Email us through the Contact page with:

• The sport, league, and specific game or market
• The sportsbook where the discrepancy was observed
• The price Compare n' Bet displayed, and the price the sportsbook was actually showing
• The approximate time you observed the difference

We typically respond within 48 hours. Verified errors are corrected within 24 hours of verification, and persistent issues with a specific feed are escalated to our API provider for investigation.

Scope and limitations

A few things Compare n' Bet does not claim to do:

• We do not offer betting advice, picks, or predictions. Our guides explain how markets work; they do not tell you what to bet.
• We do not guarantee that every licensed sportsbook in existence is on our platform. Some smaller books may not be available through our API providers, and some newer operators may take time to be added.
• We do not guarantee that a best-price highlight will still be the best price by the time the user actually places the bet. Odds move.
• We do not control sportsbook bet acceptance. If a sportsbook declines a bet due to limits, account restrictions, or any other reason, that's between the user and the book.

Who runs Compare n' Bet

Compare n' Bet is built and operated by DeeDubyah Software LLC, a Michigan-registered independent software company, founded by Dylan Worthington, who serves as Founder, Owner, and CEO. For the full company background, editorial standards, and what Compare n' Bet is not, see the About page.