Legal betting by state

Sports Betting Rules by State

Use this guide to understand whether sports betting is legal, online, retail-only, tribal-only, limited, or not legal in each state. Always confirm current rules before placing any wager.

All 50 States + Washington, DC

Sports betting laws vary widely. Some states allow full online sportsbook access, some are retail-only or tribal-only, and some do not allow sports betting at all.

Alabama

Not legal

No online or retail sports betting. Sports fans can still use scores, fantasy tools, tickets, and fan gear resources.

Scores & Fan Resources

Alaska

Not legal

No legal online or retail sports betting. Follow live scores and fan resources instead.

Scores & Fan Resources

Arizona

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Arkansas

Legal online + retail

Legal retail and online betting with licensed operator partnerships.

Sportsbook Guide

California

Not legal

No legal sports betting. Use scores, tickets, fantasy tools, and fan shop resources only.

Scores & Fan Resources

Colorado

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with many licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Connecticut

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting through a limited operator market.

Sportsbook Guide

Delaware

Legal online + retail, limited market

Legal sports betting with a limited online operator market and retail locations.

Sportsbook Guide

Florida

Legal — Hard Rock Bet only

Florida online sports betting is legal through Hard Rock Bet. Other major sportsbook apps are not currently legal online options in Florida.

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Georgia

Not legal

No legal sports betting. Sports fans can still use scores, tickets, fantasy tools, and fan gear resources.

Scores & Fan Resources

Hawaii

Not legal

No legal sports betting. Use live scores, fantasy resources, tickets, and fan shopping content instead.

Scores & Fan Resources

Idaho

Not legal

No legal sports betting and no active statewide launch.

Scores & Fan Resources

Illinois

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Indiana

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Iowa

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Kansas

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Kentucky

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with several licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Louisiana

Legal in permitted parishes

Legal online and retail sports betting only in parishes that opted in.

Sportsbook Guide

Maine

Legal online only

Legal online sports betting with a limited operator market and no retail sportsbooks.

Sportsbook Guide

Maryland

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Massachusetts

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with state-specific college betting restrictions.

Sportsbook Guide

Michigan

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with a mature licensed operator market.

Sportsbook Guide

Minnesota

Not legal

No launched legal sports betting market.

Scores & Fan Resources

Mississippi

Retail only

Legal retail sports betting at licensed casinos. No statewide online sports betting.

Scores & Fan Resources

Missouri

Legal online + retail

Legal sports betting launched in 2025 with online and retail options.

Sportsbook Guide

Montana

Limited lottery model

Sports betting is limited to the state lottery model and authorized locations.

Sports Bet Montana Info

Nebraska

Retail only

Legal retail sports betting at casino properties. Online sports betting is not available statewide.

Scores & Fan Resources

Nevada

Legal online + retail

Longstanding legal sports betting market with retail sportsbooks and online wagering options.

Sportsbook Guide

New Hampshire

Legal online only, limited market

Online-only market with a limited operator structure.

Sportsbook Guide

New Jersey

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with a large licensed operator market.

Sportsbook Guide

New Mexico

Tribal retail only

Sports betting is available at tribal casino retail sportsbooks. No statewide online betting.

Scores & Fan Resources

New York

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with several licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

North Carolina

Legal online + retail

Legal online sports betting launched in 2024 with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

North Dakota

Tribal retail only

Retail sports betting is available at tribal casinos. No statewide online betting.

Scores & Fan Resources

Ohio

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Oklahoma

Not legal

No legal sports betting market has launched.

Scores & Fan Resources

Oregon

Legal online + retail, limited market

Legal online and retail betting with a limited operator model.

Sportsbook Guide

Pennsylvania

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators and a mature regulated market.

Sportsbook Guide

Rhode Island

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with a limited operator market.

Sportsbook Guide

South Carolina

Not legal

No legal online or retail sports betting.

Scores & Fan Resources

South Dakota

Deadwood retail only

Legal retail sports betting is limited to Deadwood casinos. No statewide online betting.

Scores & Fan Resources

Tennessee

Legal online only

Online-only sports betting market with no retail sportsbooks.

Sportsbook Guide

Texas

Not legal

No legal sports betting. Do not treat sportsbook apps as legal Texas options.

Scores & Fan Resources

Utah

Not legal

No legal sports betting. Utah has very restrictive gambling laws.

Scores & Fan Resources

Vermont

Legal online only

Online-only sports betting market with a small licensed operator group.

Sportsbook Guide

Virginia

Legal online + limited retail

Legal online sports betting with multiple operators and limited retail locations.

Sportsbook Guide

Washington

Tribal-only

Sports betting is legal through tribal casinos. Mobile wagering is limited to tribal lands.

Scores & Fan Resources

West Virginia

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

Sportsbook Guide

Wisconsin

Retail tribal + online legalized

Retail tribal betting is available. Online rollout and availability depend on tribal frameworks.

Scores & Fan Resources

Wyoming

Legal online only

Online-only sports betting market with no retail sportsbooks.

Sportsbook Guide

Washington, DC

Legal online + retail

Legal sports betting is available in Washington, DC with online and retail options.

Sportsbook Guide