Where is sports betting legal in the U.S.?
We track every state's legal status, launch date, and licensed operators — updated as bills move and new markets go live.
27 states + DC live today
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Legal
Pending
Not Legal
Alabama
October 17, 2025
Alaska
November 1, 2025
Arizona
September 1, 2021
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Arkansas
September 2, 2022
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Colorado
May 1, 2020
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Florida
January 1, 2024
Illinois
March 9, 2020
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Indiana
September 1, 2019
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Iowa
August 15, 2019
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Kansas
September 1, 2022
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Kentucky
September 7, 2023
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Louisiana
June 22, 2021
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Maryland
December 9, 2022
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Massachusetts
January 31, 2023
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Michigan
December 11, 2019
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Mississippi
August 1, 2018
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Missouri
December 1, 2025
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Nevada
September 30, 1910
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New Hampshire
December 30, 2019
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New Jersey
June 11, 2018
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New York
July 16, 2019
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North Carolina
July 26, 2019
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Ohio
January 1, 2023
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Oregon
October 8, 2019
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Pennsylvania
November 1, 2018
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Tennessee
November 1, 2020
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Vermont
January 11, 2024
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Virginia
April 22, 2020
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Washington
March 5, 2025
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West Virginia
August 30, 2020
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Legal status can change quickly as legislatures act — always confirm with your state regulator before wagering. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.