Play Maverick Review

Play Maverick Sportsbook Review

Play Maverick Sports Locations

Play Maverick is live and legal in Colorado, having been approved by the Colorado Division of Gaming. You can experience Play Maverick Sports in person at their retail sportsbook located at Grand Z Casino in Central City, CO, or at betting kiosks at Z Casino in Black Hawk, CO, and Johnny Z’s in Central City.

Sports Leagues to Bet On

The Colorado-based Play Maverick offers wagering on all the standard major North American professional leagues.

The only relatively unique sport on the menu is the WNBA and various South American and European soccer leagues. Otherwise, it falls short of what other major sportsbooks offer. 

However, Play Maverick is a viable app for the average or beginner bettor, especially for those planning to visit the casino in person.

NFL Betting

Play Maverick offers a standard range of betting options for NFL wagers, including futures, moneylines, spreads, and totals each Sunday during the season. This is a great place to catch local action on the Denver Broncos each week.

NBA Betting

Basketball betting has grown in popularity, and Play Maverick is here to serve the Denver Nuggets hoops-happy crowd with moneyline, spread, and total markets. Player and team props are also available here, though larger sportsbook operators have a greater selection of offerings.

College Football

College football betting is seeing increased interest in North America, and Play Maverick is ready to serve an eager audience with moneylines, spreads, and totals for most Division I NCAA football games during the season. Look for even more markets during bowl season.

College Basketball

Play Maverick has the bases covered when it comes to NCAA basketball betting, offering traditional markets throughout the regular season and conference tournaments. And as with most providers, Play Maverick steps things up a notch before March Madness tips off.

NHL Betting

Though the least popular of the four major North American sports, hockey is beginning to garner more betting attention in the United States. That is especially true locally with the success of the Colorado Avalanche.

Play Maverick offers standard moneyline, puckline, and totals markets, period-specific betting markets, and exact playoff series outcomes.

MLB Betting

Play Maverick offers comprehensive MLB markets. Apart from your standard moneyline, spread, and totals, bettors can wager on divisional, conference, and World Series futures and first five innings game props.

Other Sports Leagues

Play Maverick also offers markets for various soccer leagues, tennis, MMA, and the WNBA.

Online Betting Experience

Play Maverick offers a mobile betting app for iOS and a fully functional online betting site accessible with any device. This is a step up from other smaller local sportsbooks like BetMonarch, which only features an app.

Website Experience

The website design is basic but clean. Players are first greeted with a banner promoting the $300 deposit bonus and a slide stating that more banking options will soon be available. 

Bettors can utilize the betting menu on the left part of the screen, which is clean and easy to navigate.

Each page loads quickly and displays the most up-to-date odds for each respective game. 

Those who like to engage in online casino games, slots, and poker will be bummed you don't get that action here. But, as a straight sports bettor, it's nice that you don't get spammed with online casino offers and banners that you're not interested in, which translates to the cleaner, streamlined feel of the Play Maverick Sports betting site.

Overall, if you like a basic, clean interface that is easy to navigate, Play Maverick is a decent platform. However, it won't wow even the most casual observer.

Mobile Betting and Betting App

The mobile app utilizes a fundamental design and interface, but it is easy to navigate. 

Game lines for the day are immediately displayed on the home page, and users can scroll without issue to find their preferred sport. 

The 'My Bets' and 'Betslip' functions are straightforward and keep track of each wager placed. 

The bottom ribbon has a button that leads you to the promotions page, which is a solid attribute that allows users to discover what's available quickly. 

Overall, the app is relatively underwhelming and has not received favorable reviews from players. The design is dated, but its ease of use is ideal for new or casual bettors.

Live Betting

Live betting is offered on all sports, and odds are consistently updated. The live betting options are prominently featured on the homepage, quickly guiding you to events starting soon, live games, and a dedicated Colorado Teams tab, which is a thoughtful regional touch.

Their live betting market size is pretty tiny compared to major sportsbooks, and bet types are also limited. For example, if you're betting on the Colorado Rockies in-game, you'll only see the standard spread, moneyline, and totals betting options for the whole game or the first five innings. 

However, placing a bet is seamless, and there seems to be little delay.

Casino, Poker, & Other Gaming Options

Play Maverick has a physical sportsbook located in the Grand Z casino in Central City, CO. There are eight table games available along with 400 slots, video craps, blackjack, and roulette, but no poker room.

Play Maverick Sports History

Play Maverick went live in 2020 and is operated by Grand Z Casino, a Nevada limited liability company. The betting app is powered by the International Game Technology (IGT).

Customer Ratings & Reputation

The Play Maverick app has received a 1.8-star rating on the Apple App Store, but with only a few reviews. 

Despite a small sample size, we agree the rating should be within this range due to the app's limitations compared to other industry operators. This isn't going to be every bettor's go-to app, but if you live locally and can take advantage of their rewards programs and in-person experience, it's worth having an account here for basic bets.

Customer Service

The customer service team is friendly and detailed. However, they took more than five hours to respond via email. Though helpful, this response time is less than ideal. 

When calling the 1-800 number, you are directed to an answering service, then redirected to the sportsbook. 

Upon being redirected, the sportsbook did not answer, and we were sent back to the answering service. Overall, it was a mediocre customer service experience, and players rating the app have experienced the same frustrations.

If you're looking to support a smaller local operator and highly value customer service, Circa Sports would be your best option as they provide world-class hospitality that ranks as some of the best not just in Colorado but in Las Vegas as well. The customer service and sportsbook management at BetMonarch are also far better than what Play Maverick is offering.

Play Maverick Sports Contact

Play Maverick does not offer a live chat function but does have an email and phone line available for any issues.

• Email: playmavericksports@maverickgaming.com
• Phone: (1-800-924-6646)

Play Maverick Sports Legal Betting

Play Maverick is regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming, making it a safe and secure locally-monitored betting site.

Responsible Gambling

The legal age for sports betting in most states is 21+. This is subject to regional regulation. Please play responsibly. Play Maverick complies with the rules laid down by the Colorado Division of Gaming.

Here are a few resources to help ensure you are gambling responsibly.

• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG): The NCPG has over 50 years of experience assisting people and families affected by problem gambling. You can call or text them (1-800-522-4700) or join their 24/7 Live Chat.
• Center for Problem Gambling: The Center has been funded by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) since 1996. They are committed to serving anyone affected by a gambling addiction. Treatment is confidential and provided regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Their gambling counselors have significant experience working with problem gambling and include therapists who are Nationally Certified Gambling Counselors.
• BeGambleAware.org: Offers free, confidential help and support to anyone worried about gambling for themselves or others.
• Gambling Therapy: A global service provided by Gordon Moody offering free emotional support and advice to anyone affected by gambling.

Play Maverick Sportsbook Review Conclusion

We appreciate Play Maverick's simplicity - but there is undoubtedly room for improvement.

The app could undoubtedly use a redesign, and the betting menu could be more robust. The live betting function is well-run, but the limited banking options are a detriment if they want to garner a bigger audience in the future. 

Being solely based in Colorado, they tend to heavily promote in-state teams, which is a natural correlation but somewhat contrived. They would be better off creating a wide range of promotions surrounding all leagues but remain limited in this capacity. 

Play Maverick is a basic platform for a beginning bettor suitable for those planning to visit the retail casinos frequently. Still, if you're looking to get away from mainstream sportsbooks and find an independent betting site worth its salt, Circa Sports is your go-to in Colorado.