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Alabama has not yet legalized state-regulated sports betting. There are no licensed online sportsbook apps or retail sportsbooks taking traditional sports wagers in the state. Several gambling and sports betting bills have been introduced in recent years, but none have been enacted so far.
Residents may see fantasy sports and other gambling-related products marketed in Alabama, but full real-money sports betting will require new legislation and a formal regulatory structure. Until then, Alabamians should avoid offshore or unregulated sites that claim to offer legal betting.
Real-money sports betting is not yet legal in Alabama, so there are currently no licensed online sportsbooks you can bet with in-state. When Alabama eventually authorizes sports betting, major national brands such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, and others may pursue licenses depending on how the law is written.
Alaska has not established a regulated sports betting market. There are no licensed online sportsbook apps or state-authorized retail sportsbooks taking traditional sports wagers as of now. Occasional bills or proposals have surfaced, but none have advanced into a full regulatory framework.
Until specific legislation is passed and a regulator is empowered to license operators, sports bettors in Alaska should treat all offshore and unregulated sites with caution and assume they are not legally protected in the same way as players in regulated U.S. states.
Because sports betting is not yet legal in Alaska, there are no licensed mobile sportsbook apps or brick-and-mortar sportsbooks operating under state regulation. If and when Alaska authorizes sports betting, large national brands and local partners may enter the market.
Arizona legalized sports betting with a framework that allows both online and in-person wagering. Licensed operators can offer mobile sportsbook apps across the state, as long as bettors are physically located inside Arizona’s borders and meet age and verification requirements.
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) regulates event wagering, issues licenses, and enforces rules on what types of bets are permitted. Bettors must be at least 21 years old, and geolocation technology is used to ensure all online bets originate within the state.
Arizona supports multiple licensed sportsbook brands through partnerships with tribal casinos, professional sports teams, and other entities. Common national operators in the state include:
Arkansas initially launched sports betting through on-site sportsbooks at licensed casinos. The market later expanded to allow online and mobile wagering statewide through apps operated by those casino licensees or their partners. Bettors must be located in Arkansas and meet all age and verification requirements.
The Arkansas Racing Commission oversees sports wagering in the state, including approvals for casino sportsbooks and their online extensions. Betting on professional and most college events is permitted, subject to state-specific restrictions and house rules at each operator.
Arkansas sports betting is centered around licensed casinos and their mobile partners. Examples of brands you may see connected to Arkansas licenses include:
As of late 2025, California has not legalized real-money sports betting, either online or at retail sportsbooks. Two competing ballot measures (Propositions 26 and 27) that would have allowed tribal in-person sports betting and statewide mobile betting were both rejected by voters in November 2022.
Californians do have access to other forms of gambling such as tribal casinos, horse race wagering, daily fantasy sports, and social or sweepstakes-style “sportsbooks” that use virtual currencies instead of cash wagers. However, these are not the same as a regulated, real-money sports betting market with state-licensed operators.
There are currently no state-licensed real-money online sportsbooks or retail sportsbooks in California. Major brands such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars promote fantasy, free-to-play, or social products in the state, but they do not run regulated real-money sportsbooks under California law.
Many “social” or sweepstakes sportsbooks market themselves to Californians using virtual coins and prize redemptions. While these can be legal under sweepstakes and promotional gaming laws, they are structurally different from real-money sportsbooks and come with their own terms and risks.
Colorado voters approved sports betting in 2019, and legal wagering launched in May 2020. The state allows both retail sportsbooks at licensed casinos and online/mobile betting statewide. Bettors must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Colorado when placing bets.
The Colorado Division of Gaming regulates sports wagering, licenses operators, and publishes lists of approved sportsbook brands. Colorado’s law permits many different online brands to partner with casinos, creating one of the more competitive markets in the U.S.
Colorado has a large lineup of mobile sportsbooks tied to casino partners. The exact roster changes over time, but examples of brands operating in Colorado include:
Connecticut legalized retail and online sports betting in 2021 through agreements between the state, the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, and the Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Online wagering launched statewide in October 2021 with a limited number of authorized operators.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection’s Gaming Division oversees sports betting and online gambling, ensuring that all operators comply with state law and tribal-state compacts. Bettors must be 21 or older and physically located in Connecticut to place online wagers.
Connecticut’s online sports betting market is intentionally small and limited to three licensed operators, each tied to a specific tribal or lottery partner:
Retail betting is available at the two tribal casinos and additional retail locations affiliated with the Connecticut Lottery. Only these licensed operators are allowed to offer legal sports wagering under Connecticut law.
Delaware was one of the first states to offer legal sports betting after the federal PASPA ban was struck down. For several years, betting was limited to retail sportsbooks and parlay cards offered through the Delaware Lottery. In late 2023 and early 2024, the state launched its first modern online sportsbook.
The Delaware Lottery regulates sports wagering, including full-scale sports betting at three racetrack casinos and online betting via an exclusive partnership with a single operator. Lawmakers have considered bills that would expand the number of online sportsbooks, but as of now, the market remains a limited monopoly model.
Delaware’s sports betting market currently features one online sportsbook app and three primary retail sportsbooks at racetrack casinos. Examples include:
In addition, Delaware’s Sports Lottery program offers football parlay cards and other wager types through a network of lottery retailers statewide, subject to age and wagering rules.
Sports betting in Florida is legal but operates under a unique compact that gives the Seminole Tribe statewide control of sports wagering. After legal challenges and a temporary shutdown, the Hard Rock Bet app relaunched and is currently the only legal online sportsbook in the state. Bettors must be 21 or older and physically located in Florida to place wagers.
The compact structure allows the Seminole Tribe to offer both retail sportsbooks at its casinos and online betting via servers located on tribal lands. Court decisions and future legislation could still affect how the market looks long term, but for now, Florida operates as a single-operator model.
Under the current compact, Florida effectively has one legal online sportsbook brand and retail betting through Seminole casinos:
As of 2025, Georgia has not legalized sports betting in any form. Multiple bills and constitutional amendments have been proposed to authorize online sportsbooks and send the question to voters, but none have successfully crossed the finish line in the legislature.
Georgians can legally participate in daily fantasy sports contests and certain other forms of gambling, but traditional sports wagering (single-game bets, parlays, live betting, etc.) remains illegal under state law. Any future sports betting market would require both legislative approval and, most likely, voter support via constitutional amendment.
Because sports betting is not yet legal in Georgia, there are no state-licensed online sportsbook apps or retail betting locations operating under Georgia law. Major brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and BetMGM cannot offer regulated sports betting in the state.
Daily fantasy sports operators such as DraftKings and FanDuel, and contest platforms like PrizePicks and others, do operate in Georgia under fantasy or promotional gaming frameworks, but these are not the same as licensed sportsbooks.
Hawaii is one of only two U.S. states with no legalized gambling of any kind—no casinos, no lottery, and no sports betting. In 2025, lawmakers debated a bill (HB 1308) that would have legalized sports wagering, but the House and Senate could not agree on final language, and the effort failed.
Because there is no legalized gambling framework in place, any site claiming to offer “legal Hawaii sports betting” is not regulated by the state. Residents who choose to use offshore or gray-market services do so without the consumer protections that regulated markets provide.
There are no licensed sportsbooks or gambling venues in Hawaii. This means no online sportsbook apps, no casinos, and no state lottery. Offshore gambling sites may accept Hawaii customers, but they are not overseen by Hawaii regulators.
Sports betting remains illegal in Idaho. The state has not passed any laws to authorize either retail or online sportsbooks, and recent legislative sessions have not produced significant sports betting bills. Idaho’s constitution tightly restricts gambling, allowing only a state lottery, pari-mutuel horse racing, tribal casinos, and charitable gaming.
While tribal casinos operate under federal compacts, those agreements currently do not include sports betting. Idaho residents who see online sites advertising themselves as sportsbooks are typically viewing offshore operators that are not regulated or endorsed by Idaho authorities.
Because Idaho has not legalized sports betting, there are no state-licensed online sportsbooks or retail sportsbooks in the state. Legal betting options are limited to pari-mutuel horse racing and gaming offered at tribal casinos within the boundaries of existing compacts.
Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019, with retail sportsbooks opening first and online wagering launching in 2020. Bettors must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Illinois to place online bets. Remote registration for online sportsbooks is allowed, so you can sign up and fund your account fully on your phone or computer.
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) regulates all sports wagering in the state, including both online apps and in-person books at casinos, racetracks, and certain sports venues. The IGB publishes an official list of authorized operating sportsbooks and updates it when new licenses are granted or operators exit the market.
Illinois has a strong lineup of legal online sportsbooks. Current licensed mobile apps include:
Indiana legalized sports betting in 2019, with both retail and online wagering allowed. Bettors who are 21 or older and located inside Indiana can place bets via mobile apps or at licensed casinos and off-track betting facilities. Most major bet types are permitted, including pro and college sports, with certain restrictions set by regulators and operators.
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) oversees sports wagering and paid fantasy sports, issues licenses to sportsbook operators, and enforces regulations on integrity, responsible gaming, and consumer protection. The IGC’s public website provides law summaries, operator approvals, and policy updates.
Indiana supports a broad mix of national and regional sportsbook brands. Examples of legal online operators in the state include:
Iowa legalized sports betting in 2019, with the first bets placed that summer. Residents and visitors who are 21+ can wager at casino sportsbooks or via licensed online apps from anywhere within state lines. Remote registration is available, so you can sign up and verify your account online.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) regulates sports wagering and maintains a public list of licensed operators and their casino partners. Each casino can partner with multiple online brands, which helps explain why Iowa has a relatively large number of sportsbook options compared to its population.
Iowa hosts more than a dozen online sportsbooks through its casino partnerships. Examples of brands that operate in the state include:
Kansas legalized sports betting in 2022, with retail sportsbooks and online betting going live that fall. Adults 21 and over can place wagers at licensed casinos or through approved mobile apps while physically located inside Kansas. The law allows each state-owned casino to partner with multiple online brands, creating room for a competitive market.
Sports wagering in Kansas is regulated through the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission in coordination with the Kansas Lottery. Regulators approve sportsbook operators, oversee integrity and responsible gambling programs, and publish official information on licensed brands.
Kansas currently features a group of well-known national sportsbook brands. Active licensed mobile apps include:
Kentucky legalized sports betting in 2023, with retail sportsbooks launching first and online betting following soon after. Adults who meet the operator age requirement and are physically located inside Kentucky can wager via licensed mobile apps or at approved retail locations, including horse racing tracks and their satellite facilities.
Sports wagering is regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming Commission (KHRG). The regulator is responsible for licensing sportsbooks, approving betting markets, and enforcing rules on integrity, advertising, and responsible gaming. The KHRG website provides regulations, a sports wagering catalog, and tools for consumers to verify licensees or file complaints.
Kentucky offers access to many of the major national sportsbook brands. Examples of licensed online sportsbooks in Kentucky include:
Louisiana voters approved sports betting on a parish-by-parish basis, and the market is now live both online and in person across participating parishes. Adults 21 and older can wager via sportsbook apps or at licensed casinos and retail sportsbooks, as long as they are physically located within an approved parish.
Sports wagering is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) with enforcement support from the Louisiana State Police, Gaming Enforcement Division. The LGCB publishes a catalog of approved events and maintains a list of licensed wagering platforms for players to verify that they are using legal operators.
Louisiana supports a competitive field of online sportsbooks. As of late 2025, examples of licensed mobile operators include:
Maine legalized sports betting in 2022 and launched its market in November 2023. The law grants the state’s federally recognized tribes control over online sports betting, allowing them to partner with major sportsbook brands to operate mobile apps. Eligible bettors must be 21 or older and physically located within Maine to place wagers.
Sports wagering is overseen by the Maine Gambling Control Unit (GCU), part of the Department of Public Safety. The GCU licenses operators, publishes sports wagering rules, oversees revenue distribution, and provides information about responsible gambling and enforcement actions.
Maine’s online market is more limited than many larger states, but it still offers access to familiar national brands. Licensed mobile sportsbooks in Maine include:
Maryland authorized sports betting in 2021, with retail sportsbooks opening first and online betting launching statewide in 2022. Sports betting is legal for adults 21 and older who are physically located in Maryland, with bets allowed on professional and college sports, subject to certain restrictions on prop bets.
Sports wagering is regulated by Maryland Lottery and Gaming. The agency maintains an official list of licensed sports wagering facilities and online operators, a catalog of approved events, and resources on responsible gambling. The regulator also publishes lists that help distinguish legal operators from unlicensed offshore sites.
Maryland offers a deep lineup of mobile sportsbooks. Examples of legal online operators in the state include:
Massachusetts legalized sports betting in 2022, with retail sportsbooks opening first and online wagering launching statewide in 2023. Adults 21 and older who are physically located in the Commonwealth can place bets at licensed casino sportsbooks or through approved mobile apps.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) regulates all sports wagering in the state and maintains an official list of licensed operators. The MGC also publishes sports wagering regulations, revenue reports, and consumer protection resources to help players identify legal sportsbooks and avoid offshore sites.
As of late 2025, there are eight legal online sportsbooks operating in Massachusetts:
Michigan legalized sports betting in 2019, with retail sportsbooks opening in 2020 and online wagering launching in January 2021. Adults 21 and older can bet at commercial casinos in Detroit, participating tribal casinos, or via authorized online platforms while physically inside the state.
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) regulates sports betting and online gaming. The MGCB maintains a detailed list of each casino or tribal partner and its associated online platform provider, along with licensing and compliance information.
Michigan features a deep lineup of national sportsbook brands through its commercial and tribal partnerships. Examples of legal online sportsbooks in Michigan include:
As of late 2025, Minnesota has not yet legalized sports betting. Multiple bills have been introduced in recent legislative sessions, including proposals that would give tribal nations control over online wagering, but none have passed both chambers and become law.
Minnesotans can legally wager on horse racing (including simulcast) and participate in daily fantasy sports contests with major DFS providers, but there are no licensed retail sportsbooks or mobile sports betting apps in the state. Any traditional sports bets accepted by offshore sites or unlicensed operators are not regulated or protected by Minnesota authorities.
There are currently no legal retail or online sportsbooks operating in Minnesota.
Mississippi was one of the earlier states to launch legal sports betting, going live in 2018. Sports wagering is allowed at licensed land-based and riverboat casinos. To place a bet, you must be at least 21 years old and physically present at a casino that offers sports betting.
State law does not permit fully statewide mobile sports betting. Some casinos offer on-premises mobile apps that let you wager from your phone while on casino property, but those apps cannot legally be used from home or off-site. The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) regulates sports wagering and publishes FAQs and guidance on what is and is not allowed.
Mississippi has many retail sportsbooks spread across its licensed casinos on the Gulf Coast and along the Mississippi River. Examples include:
Statewide online sports betting is not legal in Mississippi. Mobile apps only function on casino property through geofencing.
Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 on November 5, 2024, legalizing online and in-person sports betting. Sports wagering is scheduled to go live on December 1, 2025, with both casino operators and professional sports teams able to partner with mobile sportsbook brands regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC).
Once launched, bettors 21+ who are physically located inside Missouri will be able to wager via approved mobile apps or at licensed retail sportsbooks. Until the launch date, no legal sports wagers may be placed with Missouri-licensed operators.
Official state resource:
Missouri Gaming Commission – Sports Wagering
The law may allow multiple online sportsbooks and retail locations. Final approved operators will be published by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Based on current market expectations, major brands likely to operate in Missouri include:
Montana legalized sports betting in 2019 via HB 725, with wagering launched in March 2020 under a lottery-run model. The Montana Lottery, in coordination with the Department of Justice Gambling Control Division, oversees sports betting operations.
Bettors can register and fund accounts through the Sports Bet Montana platform and may place wagers either at self-service kiosks or on their phones, but only while physically present inside a licensed retail location. Statewide remote mobile betting from home is not permitted.
Official state resources:
Sports Bet Montana – Montana Lottery
Montana DOJ – Gambling Control Division
Montana’s market is a single-operator system run through the state lottery:
Montana does not offer fully statewide online sports betting. Wagers must be placed through Sports Bet Montana at licensed bars, casinos, or other retail locations, and the mobile app only works when you are physically on-site.
Nebraska legalized retail sports betting in 2021 when Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 561 into law, following a 2020 voter-approved gaming expansion. The first legal bets were placed in 2023 at racetrack casinos.
Sports wagering is regulated by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC), and is currently limited to in-person betting at licensed racetrack casinos. Statewide mobile and online sports betting remain prohibited as of late 2025.
Official state resource:
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission – Sports Betting
Legal wagering is available only at approved retail sportsbooks inside racetrack casinos. Key locations include:
Nevada has offered legal sports betting longer than any other U.S. state. Both in-person and mobile wagering are allowed, but every mobile sportsbook app must be connected to a licensed land-based casino. In most cases, you must complete account registration and your first deposit in person at the book’s retail counter before betting on your phone.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission regulate all sports betting activity, including licensing, compliance, and reporting. Bettors must be at least 21 years old and physically located in Nevada to place wagers, whether online or on-site at a casino sportsbook.
Below is a list of licensed Nevada sportsbook brands that offer mobile betting apps connected to land-based casinos. You must register and fund your account in person at a partner property before betting statewide on your phone.
Nevada offers one of the deepest sportsbook menus in the country. Most major casinos partner with a dedicated mobile app brand such as William Hill, BetMGM, STN Sports, B-Connected, Circa, SuperBook, Wynn, Atlantis, Peppermill, Betfred, Rampart/South Point, and others. All Nevada sportsbook apps require bettors to register (and usually deposit) in person at a partnering casino or sportsbook, and wagers are only allowed while physically located within Nevada state lines.
New Hampshire legalized sports betting in 2019, with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission authorized to regulate all sports wagering. Through a competitive bidding process, the Lottery awarded an exclusive contract to DraftKings, making it the state’s sole online and primary retail sportsbook operator.
Mobile sports betting launched in December 2019, and bettors age 18+ can wager via the DraftKings Sportsbook app or at designated DraftKings retail sportsbooks located around the state.
Official state resources:
New Hampshire Lottery – Sports Betting
NH Lottery – DraftKings Sportsbook Locations
DraftKings is currently the only authorized sportsbook in New Hampshire, operating both online and at physical locations.
New Jersey was one of the first states to launch legal sports betting after winning the Supreme Court case that overturned PASPA in 2018. Both retail and online sports wagering are fully legal for adults 21 and older located within state lines.
Sports betting is regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and the New Jersey Racing Commission. Each online sportsbook operates under a license from an Atlantic City casino or racetrack, and the DGE maintains a public list of all approved internet sports wagering operators.
New Jersey has one of the deepest sportsbook menus in the U.S., with many national brands operating online under casino or racetrack licenses. Well-known legal operators include:
New Mexico does not have a specific statewide sports betting statute like many other states. Instead, a limited form of legal sports wagering is offered at certain tribal casinos under existing gaming compacts. There is no legislation authorizing commercial online or retail sportsbooks.
Because sports wagering operates through tribal agreements rather than a full commercial framework, there is no state-regulated mobile sportsbook market. All legal sports betting occurs in person at a small number of tribal casino sportsbooks, and offerings can vary by property.
Legal sports betting in New Mexico is available only at a handful of tribal casinos that operate on-site sportsbooks. There are currently no legal statewide mobile apps licensed by the state.
New York launched retail sports betting at upstate commercial casinos in 2019 and then rolled out statewide online sports betting in January 2022. Adults 21 and older who are physically located within New York can wager through licensed mobile apps or at approved retail sportsbooks.
Sports wagering is regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission. The Commission publishes a list of licensed mobile sports wagering operators and platform providers, plus rules on permitted bet types, tax rates, and responsible gambling resources.
New York’s online market includes many of the biggest national brands. Licensed mobile operators include:
North Carolina originally launched sports betting in 2021 at tribal casinos in the western part of the state. In 2023, lawmakers approved a major expansion to allow statewide mobile sports betting, which went live in March 2024. Adults 21+ can now wager online from anywhere inside North Carolina or at approved retail locations.
Sports betting is regulated by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, which licenses operators, adopts rules, and maintains information on authorized mobile and retail sportsbooks. The Commission’s website includes FAQs, operator lists, and responsible gaming resources.
North Carolina’s mobile sports betting market features many of the familiar national brands. Licensed online operators in NC include:
North Dakota legalized sports betting in December 2021, but only through in-person wagering at tribal casinos. There is currently no statewide online or mobile sports betting regulated by the state.
Sports betting is offered under tribal-state gaming compacts, and the North Dakota Attorney General’s Gaming Division oversees the state’s role in tribal gaming compliance and gambling regulation generally.
You must be at least 21 years old and physically present at a participating tribal casino in North Dakota to place a legal sports wager.
As of now, North Dakota does not offer state-regulated online or mobile sportsbooks. All legal sports betting takes place in person at tribal casinos that operate retail sportsbooks.
Ohio legalized sports betting in 2021, and the market officially launched on January 1, 2023. The state allows both online sportsbooks and in-person retail sportsbooks at casinos, racinos, and certain other licensed locations.
Sports betting is regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), which licenses operators, approves betting markets, and enforces state rules for responsible and compliant sports gaming.
Bettors must be at least 21 years old and located within Ohio state lines when placing online or mobile wagers.
As of the latest update, these are licensed online sportsbooks available in Ohio:
Oklahoma has a large tribal gaming industry and dozens of casinos, but state-authorized sports betting has not yet been legalized as of the latest update.
Lawmakers have proposed multiple bills to allow sports wagering through tribal-state gaming compact amendments, but none have fully passed the legislative process and taken effect. Existing compacts currently allow certain casino games but not sports betting.
Until the Legislature and tribal governments finalize new agreements, placing sports bets in Oklahoma (online or in person) remains unregulated and not authorized by state law.
Because sports betting is not yet legal in Oklahoma, there are no licensed online or retail sportsbooks operating under state law.
Oregon launched legal sports betting in 2019. The Oregon Lottery oversees the state-run online sportsbook, which is currently powered by DraftKings. In addition, several tribal casinos operate their own retail sportsbooks.
Online sports betting is offered through the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook platform, while tribal casinos set their own rules within the framework of federal law and tribal-state compacts.
You must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Oregon to bet online with DraftKings Sportsbook.
Oregon has a single state-regulated online sportsbook, plus multiple tribal retail options:
Pennsylvania legalized sports betting in 2017 as part of a broader gaming expansion law, and the first legal bets were taken in 2018. Both online sportsbooks and retail sportsbooks at casinos and racetracks are allowed. Adults 21+ who are physically located in Pennsylvania can wager via licensed mobile apps or at approved in-person locations.
Sports betting is regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The PGCB publishes a list of authorized interactive sports wagering operators and retail sportsbooks, plus regulations, revenue reports, and responsible gambling information.
Pennsylvania is one of the largest and most competitive online sports betting markets in the U.S. Licensed online operators include many major brands, such as:
Rhode Island was an early adopter of legal sports betting, launching retail sportsbooks in 2018 and mobile betting soon after. The state uses a lottery-run model in partnership with a single online operator.
Sports betting is overseen by the Rhode Island Lottery, with in-person wagering at the state’s two casino properties and online wagering via a state-approved app and website.
Rhode Island has a single state-approved online sportsbook brand, offered through the Lottery’s platform in partnership with a major operator:
South Carolina has some of the most restrictive gambling laws in the country. As of the latest update, sports betting is not legal in any form—no online sportsbooks and no retail sportsbooks are licensed to operate in the state.
Several legislative efforts have been made in recent years to legalize sports betting or expand gambling options, but none have successfully passed into law. Residents who wish to bet legally must currently travel to neighboring states where sports betting is allowed.
The South Carolina Education Lottery oversees lottery products, but there is no state regulator for sports betting because it remains prohibited.
There are currently no legal online sportsbooks and no legal retail sportsbooks in South Carolina.
South Dakota voters approved sports betting in the city of Deadwood via a constitutional amendment in 2020. Retail sports betting launched there in 2021. Tribal casinos are also allowed to offer sports wagering under federal law and tribal-state compacts.
Sports betting is limited to in-person wagering at licensed locations. There is no statewide online or mobile sports betting allowed in South Dakota as of the latest update.
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming regulates sports wagering in Deadwood and oversees licensing, rules, and enforcement.
Legal sports betting is restricted to Deadwood casinos and participating tribal casinos. There are no state-licensed mobile apps that allow statewide betting.
Tennessee is an online-only sports betting state. There are no casinos and no retail sportsbooks; all legal wagering happens through licensed mobile and online apps while you are physically located inside Tennessee.
Sports wagering is regulated by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC), which maintains an official list of approved licensees and registrants, along with responsible gaming information and enforcement actions.
You must be at least 21 years old and within state lines to place bets with Tennessee-licensed operators.
As of the latest update, there are a dozen legal online sportsbooks in Tennessee. Examples include:
Despite its size and sports culture, Texas has not yet legalized sports betting. Multiple efforts have been made in recent legislative sessions, but none have resulted in a law authorizing online or retail sportsbooks.
The Texas Legislature meets in regular session only in odd-numbered years, and most projections suggest that the earliest practical launch date for legal sports betting would be several years after a bill passes and voters approve any required constitutional amendment.
Texans who wish to place fully regulated bets must currently travel to a neighboring state where sports betting is legal. Any offshore sportsbooks that accept Texas residents are not licensed or regulated by the State of Texas.
Because sports betting is not yet legalized, there are no Texas-licensed online or retail sportsbooks.
Utah has some of the strictest gambling laws in the United States. There are no casinos, no state lottery, and no legal sports betting.
Utah law includes explicit provisions designed to keep gambling illegal even if federal law or other states expand sports betting. As a result, regulated online or retail sportsbooks are unlikely in the near future.
Residents who wish to bet legally must travel to a nearby state that offers regulated sports wagering. Any offshore betting sites accepting Utah customers are not overseen by Utah authorities and do not provide state-backed consumer protections.
There are no legal sports betting apps or retail sportsbooks operating in Utah.
Vermont legalized online sports betting in 2023 and launched its market on January 11, 2024. The state uses a controlled model with a small number of licensed operators.
Sports wagering is overseen by the Vermont Department / Board of Liquor and Lottery, which issues licenses, enforces regulations, and manages revenue collection. There are currently no retail sportsbooks; sports betting is available online and via mobile only.
Bettors must be at least 21 years old and physically located in Vermont to wager with legal operators.
Vermont launched with three licensed online sportsbook operators:
Virginia legalized sports betting in 2020 and launched its market in January 2021. Adults 21 and older who are physically located within Virginia can place bets online through licensed sportsbook apps or at approved retail sportsbooks in casinos and sports venues.
Sports betting is regulated by the Virginia Lottery, which issues licenses, enforces rules, and publishes detailed monthly revenue reports. The Lottery’s website lists all authorized operators and provides information on responsible gambling programs.
Virginia has a competitive online sports betting market featuring many national brands.
Washington legalized sports betting in 2020, but only on a very limited basis. Sports wagering is allowed exclusively at tribal casinos with amended Class III gaming compacts, and any mobile betting must occur on the premises of those tribal casinos.
The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) oversees sports wagering rules and compliance, while individual tribal gaming commissions regulate operations on tribal lands.
There is no statewide online sports betting: you cannot legally place sports wagers from home or elsewhere in the state unless you are physically at a participating tribal casino.
Legal sports betting is offered through tribal casinos only, often with property-branded retail sportsbooks and, in some cases, mobile apps usable on-site.
West Virginia was one of the first states to legalize sports betting after PASPA. Retail sports betting launched in 2018, and online sportsbooks began operating in 2019. Adults 21+ can place bets through licensed mobile apps or at casino and racetrack sportsbooks.
Sports wagering is regulated by the West Virginia Lottery, which oversees licensing and publishes rules and reports under the state’s sports wagering law.
West Virginia has multiple licensed online sportsbooks. The lineup changes over time, but commonly includes brands such as:
Wisconsin allows sports betting on a limited basis through tribal-state gaming compacts. Several Native American tribes have amended their compacts to offer in-person sports wagering at their casinos.
Under current law, there is no statewide online or mobile sports betting. A recent bill to expand sports betting and allow online wagering has stalled, so legal betting remains limited to tribal lands and designated premises.
The state works with tribal governments to oversee compact compliance, while individual tribal gaming commissions regulate on-site operations.
Legal sports betting is currently available only at specific tribal casinos. Typical examples include:
Wyoming legalized sports betting in 2021 and launched as an online-only market. There are no traditional retail sportsbooks required; all legal wagers are placed via licensed mobile and online platforms.
Sports wagering is regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission, which issues operator permits and publishes rules for online sports wagering and fantasy contests.
Bettors must be at least 21 years old and physically located in Wyoming when placing wagers with approved operators.
Wyoming’s market includes several major national brands.
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