The Little League World Series is an annual staple. Each August, kids from around the world descend on Williamsport for a week of baseball action, and Little League World Series betting has, improbably, sprung up on several sites.
We can’t believe we have to say this…but no, you should not participate in Little League World Series betting.
The obvious ethical issues
Participants in the Little League World Series aren’t even teenagers yet. They can’t drive, they can’t vote, and they certainly cannot participate in legal sports betting.
For that reason, market-leading sportsbooks do not offer action on Little League World Series games. Outlets like BetMGM Sportsbook, bet365 Sportsbook, and FanDuel Sportsbook urge responsible gambling practices and leave baseball betting to games that involve adults.
To make a long story short, you won’t see Little League World Series betting on these sportsbooks. Action in Williamsport continues through the weekend and concludes with Sunday’s championship game. However, to these operators and others in the legal space, it doesn’t exist.
Little League World Series betting and offshore sportsbooks
If you’re setting betting markets for Little League World Series games, you’re on an offshore betting site. Offshore sportsbooks operate in a “gray area” of sorts. They’re not located in the US, so they aren’t subject to the same rules and regulations as operators that have licenses to do business in legal states.
Offshore sportsbooks do not offer the same identity and financial protections as regulated sports betting options. Your money and personal information may be at risk if you use these sites.
For these reasons, we do not recommend using offshore sportsbooks, especially for markets deemed illegal or unethical by more reputable outlets. It may be annoying, especially if you’re not currently in a legal sports betting state. However, it’s far better to be safe than sorry, and we urge all bettors to exercise caution and discretion when it comes to offshore sites.
