Legal betting by state

State Betting Rules

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.

50 States + 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. Follow scores, fantasy tools, tickets, and fan resources instead.

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Alaska

Not legal

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

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Arizona

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Arkansas

Legal online + retail

Legal retail and online sports betting with licensed operators.

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California

Not legal

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

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Colorado

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Connecticut

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting through a limited operator market.

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Delaware

Legal online + retail, limited market

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

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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 market has launched.

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Hawaii

Not legal

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

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Idaho

Not legal

No legal sports betting and no active statewide launch.

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Illinois

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Indiana

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Iowa

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Kansas

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with licensed operators.

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Kentucky

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with several licensed operators.

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Louisiana

Legal in permitted parishes

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

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Maine

Legal online only

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

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Maryland

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Massachusetts

Legal online + retail

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

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Michigan

Legal online + retail

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

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Minnesota

Not legal

No launched legal sports betting market.

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Mississippi

Retail only

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

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Missouri

Legal online + retail

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

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Montana

Limited lottery model

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

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Nebraska

Retail only

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

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Nevada

Legal online + retail

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

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New Hampshire

Legal online only, limited market

Online-only market with a limited operator structure.

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New Jersey

Legal online + retail

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

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New Mexico

Tribal retail only

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

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New York

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with several licensed operators.

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North Carolina

Legal online + retail

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

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North Dakota

Tribal retail only

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

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Ohio

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Oklahoma

Not legal

No legal sports betting market has launched.

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Oregon

Legal online + retail, limited market

Legal online and retail betting with a limited operator model.

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Pennsylvania

Legal online + retail

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

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Rhode Island

Legal online + retail

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

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South Carolina

Not legal

No legal online or retail sports betting.

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South Dakota

Deadwood retail only

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

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Tennessee

Legal online only

Online-only sports betting market with no retail sportsbooks.

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Texas

Not legal

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

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Utah

Not legal

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

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Vermont

Legal online only

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

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Virginia

Legal online + limited retail

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

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Washington

Tribal-only

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

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West Virginia

Legal online + retail

Legal online and retail sports betting with multiple licensed operators.

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Wisconsin

Retail tribal + online legalized

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

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Wyoming

Legal online only

Online-only sports betting market with no retail sportsbooks.

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Washington, DC

Legal online + retail

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

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