Data Sources
Quick answer
DawBets sources real-time odds from OddsBlaze (20+ US sportsbooks), state legality data from official gaming commissions, and tax information from IRS publications. All data is refreshed continuously or audited quarterly.
Real-time odds data
Odds data is licensed from OddsBlaze, a professional-grade sports data provider covering 20+ US-licensed sportsbooks in real time. Data includes moneylines, spreads, totals, player props, futures, and same-game parlay pricing.
Our odds pipeline processes updates continuously. Staleness detection flags any bet where the underlying market may have moved, protecting users from acting on outdated prices.
State legality data
Legal status, launch dates, regulatory bodies, tax rates, and betting restrictions for all 50 US states are sourced from:
- Official state gaming commission websites and regulations
- American Gaming Association (AGA) state-by-state tracker
- Legal Sports Report legislative database
- Official state legislative records for pending bills
State data is audited quarterly and updated immediately when significant legal changes occur (new launches, law changes, regulatory actions).
Tax information
Gambling tax guidance is sourced from IRS publications (including Publication 529 and Form W-2G instructions), state revenue department websites, and reviewed by certified tax professionals. Tax content is updated annually for the current filing year.
Sportsbook metadata
Sportsbook details (available states, app ratings, bonus offers, licensing status) are sourced from official operator websites, state licensing databases, and App Store / Google Play listings. Promotional terms are verified against the sportsbook's current terms and conditions.
Coverage dataset
Which sportsbooks, which leagues and which markets DawBets covers is published as a machine-readable dataset, generated live from the same configuration tables the app itself reads.
Refresh cadence: The league and market catalog is refreshed daily: the active-markets sync runs at 00:00 UTC and the OddsBlaze reference sync at 03:30 UTC. The sportsbook roster has no automated sync — books are added and activated by hand. This endpoint reads those tables live on every request.
Data verification process
All data displayed on DawBets undergoes systematic verification:
- Odds data is cross-validated against multiple sources for accuracy
- State data is audited quarterly against primary sources
- Tax information is reviewed annually with CPA consultation
- Sportsbook metadata is refreshed when new states launch or terms change
Frequently asked questions
Where does DawBets get its odds data?
DawBets licenses real-time odds data from OddsBlaze, a professional sports data provider covering 20+ US-licensed sportsbooks. Data includes moneylines, spreads, totals, player props, futures, and same-game parlay pricing.
How often is odds data updated?
Odds are refreshed continuously throughout the day as books publish line changes. DawBets also runs staleness detection that flags any bet where the underlying market may have moved before the user can act on it.
Where does state legality data come from?
State sports betting legality, launch dates, regulatory bodies, tax rates, and restrictions are sourced from each state's gaming commission directly, supplemented by the American Gaming Association and Legal Sports Report for cross-validation.
Where does sports betting tax information come from?
Federal tax information is sourced from IRS publications (Publication 525, Form W-2G instructions, Schedule A). State tax rates are sourced from each state's revenue department. Tax guidance is informational, not legal advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
How are sportsbook logos and metadata sourced?
Sportsbook logos and brand assets are sourced from each operator's official press kit or brand resources page. Hosting is via Cloudinary for consistent delivery and image optimization.