- Sports betting is legal in more than 30 states in the United States, though some have only in-person betting.
- Kentucky is the latest to legalize, with sports betting now on the cusp, while North Carolina and Missouri will hopefully follow suit in the coming weeks.
Updated March 30, 2023
It’s been over four years since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalize it if they wish.
So where do we stand now? What states are doing it, and how are they doing? What states are about to join, and what states are on the back burner? We’ve compiled a comprehensive look at all 50 states (plus Washington D.C.), with projected legalization dates for every state.
Nearly every state has at least considered legalizing sports betting, though deep-seated political opposition and complex tribal relationships will likely prevent more than a dozen from going online for years to come.
In the infancy of U.S. sports betting, FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM are the early leaders, with some brands already shutting down after just a few years.
The interactive map below details where betting is legal and, in places where it isn’t yet, projects when it will be. We’re also tracking where online casinos are legal.
Where Is Sports Betting Legal?
Use the links to jump to your state.
| State | Online | In-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | X | X |
| Alaska | X | X |
| Arizona | ? | ? |
| Arkansas | ? | ? |
| California | X | X |
| Colorado | ? | ? |
| Connecticut | ? | ? |
| Delaware | X | ? |
| Florida | X | X |
| Georgia | X | X |
| Hawaii | X | X |
| Idaho | X | X |
| Illinois | ? | ? |
| Indiana | ? | ? |
| Iowa | ? | ? |
| Kansas | ? | ? |
| Kentucky | X | X |
| Louisiana | ? | ? |
| Maine | Pending | Pending |
| Maryland | ? | ? |
| Massachusetts | ? | ? |
| Michigan | ? | ? |
| Minnesota | X | X |
| Mississippi | X | ? |
| Missouri | X | X |
| Montana | X | ? |
| Nebraska | X | Pending |
| Nevada | ? | ? |
| New Hampshire | ? | ? |
| New Jersey | ? | ? |
| New Mexico | X | ? |
| New York | ? | ? |
| North Carolina | Pending | ? |
| North Dakota | X | ? |
| Ohio | ? | ? |
| Oklahoma | X | X |
| Oregon | ? | ? |
| Pennsylvania | ? | ? |
| Rhode Island | ? | ? |
| South Carolina | X | X |
| South Dakota | X | ? |
| Tennessee | ? | X |
| Texas | X | X |
| Utah | X | X |
| Vermont | X | X |
| Virginia | ? | ? |
| Washington | X | ? |
| Washington D.C. | ? | ? |
| West Virginia | ? | ? |
| Wisconsin | X | ? |
| Wyoming | ? | X |
LEGAL, TAKING BETS (35 Total States)
- Only in-person sportsbooks (10)
- Full mobile betting with multiple options (21)
- Limited mobile betting options (4)
- Halted, unlikely to resume (1)
SOURCE
https://www.actionnetwork.com/news/legal-sports-betting-united-states-projections
