Where is sports betting legal in the US?

Sports betting is fully legal in Arizona. Mobile and retail sportsbooks launched September 2021 with up to 20 mobile licenses split between tribes and pro sports franchises.

Mobile sports betting launched in March 2022 but is restricted to apps tied to Arkansas's three commercial casinos.

Colorado is one of the most competitive US sports betting markets, with 20+ mobile apps live and a relatively low 10% tax rate.

Connecticut has a tightly limited market with only three mobile sportsbooks: DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics.

Illinois is a top-5 US handle market. A 2024 tax hike moved the state to a progressive 20–40% rate, the second-highest among major markets.

Indiana launched in late 2019 with a low 9.5% tax rate, making it one of the most operator-friendly markets in the US.

Iowa has the lowest tax rate among major mobile sports betting states at 6.75%, with all national brands live.

Kansas launched in September 2022 with a competitive market and a 10% tax rate.

Kentucky launched mobile sports betting in September 2023. The state has a 18+ minimum age, unusual for the US.

Louisiana operates a parish-by-parish model — 55 of 64 parishes have opted in to legal sports betting.

Maine launched mobile sports betting in November 2023 with a tribal-exclusive model. Only DraftKings and Caesars are live.

Maryland launched mobile sports betting in November 2022. All major US operators are live.

Massachusetts launched mobile sports betting in March 2023. All major US operators are live and the state immediately became a top-10 handle market.

Michigan launched mobile sports betting in January 2021 with one of the lowest tax rates and broadest operator participation in the US.

Missouri voters approved sports betting in November 2024 via Amendment 2. The market launched in 2025.

Nevada has the oldest legal sports betting market in the US. Mobile wagering requires in-person registration at a licensed casino.

New Hampshire operates a DraftKings monopoly under a state lottery contract.

New Jersey was the state whose Supreme Court case (Murphy v. NCAA) struck down PASPA in 2018. It remains a top-3 US handle market.

New York launched mobile sports betting in January 2022 and immediately became the largest US market by handle. The 51% tax rate is the highest among competitive states.

North Carolina launched mobile sports betting on March 11, 2024 — just before March Madness. The state immediately became a top-10 US market.

Ohio launched mobile sports betting on January 1, 2023 with one of the most populous and competitive markets in the Midwest.

Oregon operates a state-lottery sports betting model exclusively through DraftKings.

Pennsylvania launched mobile sports betting in 2019. The 36% tax rate is among the highest in the US but the state remains a top-5 market.

Rhode Island operates a FanDuel-exclusive mobile market under a state lottery contract. Minimum age is 18.

Tennessee is one of two US states with mobile-only sports betting (no retail). The state taxes handle, not revenue.

Vermont launched mobile sports betting on January 11, 2024 with three operators: DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics.

Virginia launched mobile sports betting in January 2021 and has all major US operators live.

West Virginia was one of the first states to launch post-PASPA. All major operators are live with a 10% tax rate.

Wyoming launched mobile-only sports betting in September 2021. There are no retail sportsbooks in the state.

Washington D.C. originally launched a state-monopoly GambetDC, then transitioned to FanDuel in 2024. Multiple commercial operators are now live.

Delaware was the first state outside Nevada to offer single-game wagering after PASPA fell, but the market remains restricted to a single operator.

Sports betting in Florida operates under a Seminole Tribe monopoly. Hard Rock Bet is the only legal mobile sportsbook in the state.

Mississippi allows retail sports betting at casinos but does not yet permit statewide mobile wagering.

Montana operates a lottery-controlled monopoly. Sports Bet Montana is the only legal sportsbook.

Nebraska offers retail sports betting only. Mobile is not currently authorized.

Retail sports betting operates at tribal casinos in New Mexico under existing gaming compacts. No statewide commercial market exists.

Sports betting in North Dakota is limited to tribal casinos under existing compacts. No statewide mobile market exists.

South Dakota allows retail sports betting at Deadwood casinos and tribal casinos. Statewide mobile is not authorized.

Washington restricts sports betting to in-person and on-property mobile at tribal casinos. Statewide mobile is not authorized.

Sports betting in Wisconsin is restricted to on-property wagering at tribal casinos. No statewide mobile market exists.

Sports betting is not legal in Alabama. Multiple bills have stalled; the state remains one of the largest holdouts in the South.

Alaska has no legal sports betting market. The state has no commercial casinos and limited gaming infrastructure.

Sports betting is not legal in California. Two competing 2022 ballot initiatives both failed, and tribal opposition continues to block new proposals.

Sports betting is not legal in Georgia. Multiple bills have failed; legalization likely requires a constitutional amendment.

Hawaii has no legal sports betting and no commercial gambling of any kind. Legalization is not actively pending.

Sports betting is not legal in Idaho. The state has historically opposed gambling expansion.

Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota despite multiple bills. Tribal exclusivity disputes have repeatedly blocked passage.

Sports betting is not legal in Oklahoma. Tribal-state compact negotiations have stalled.

Sports betting is not legal in South Carolina. The state has historically opposed all forms of commercial gambling.

Sports betting is not legal in Texas. Legalization requires a constitutional amendment that has repeatedly failed to advance.

Utah constitutionally prohibits all forms of gambling, including sports betting. No legalization path exists.