Bookmaking guides
Starting a book
Software decisions, player setup and the first week of operations.
Start with the records and decisions you will need from day one: player accounts, account limits, accepted wagers and a clear weekly review. These guides explain the work and the questions to bring to a software demonstration.
Your first week running a sportsbook: separate open bets from settled results
A practical first-week close separates accepted wagers, unsettled tickets, player balances, settled results and cash actually collected.
Read guide →Nevada’s $25,000 reserve is only one part of the opening budget
Nevada’s reserve rule shows why payout obligations, setup costs, and operating cash belong in separate lines before a licensed book opens.
Read guide →Before choosing your software
Compare the products included in the quote, try your account tasks in a private demo, and agree on setup and support. Keep the software bill separate from the money needed to operate your book.
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