Are Betting Bots Illegal? Betting bots aren't necessarily illegal, but they are frowned upon, both by iGaming companies and other players. At the very least, online casinos, sportsbooks, and other providers tend to stipulate that betting bots are forbidden under their T&Cs.

This can also be referred to as betting ATS , as in 'against the spread . What this means is if you had wagered on Boston on the spread as a 10-point favorite, they would've needed to win by 11 or more points for you to win your wager.