Keep up to date with all states where sports betting is legal and the progress of those jurisdictions where the status may change in the future. This includes those US states that offer online sports betting, via retail outlets, or a combination of the two.Where is Sports Betting Legal? Status of Every US State in 2025
Currently 30 different US states offer legal online sports betting in some form, be that on websites, mobile apps, or both. 38 states in total have some sort of online gaming legislation in place. Several more states are looking to advance the process of legalization but this can be a lengthy process. Others offer sports betting through a Class III gaming compact which allows tribes in states such as Washington, New Mexico, North Dakota and Wisconsin to facilitate the process.
The landscape of legalized sports betting in the United States of America changed significantly in 2018. The overturning of the PASPA ruling allowed states to make individual decisions and begin to bring forth legislation since 1992. Previously, only Nevada had an exemption. Since then, the majority of US states have made some sort of move towards allowing sports betting. Here’s the current status of each state or jurisdiction.Where is Sports Betting Legal? Status of Every US State in 2025
| State | Online | Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | No |
| Alaska | No | No |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes | Yes |
| California | No | No |
| Colorado | Yes | Yes |
| Where is Sports Betting Legal? Status of Every US State in 2025Connecticut | Yes | Yes |
| Delaware | Yes | Yes |
| Florida | Yes | Yes |
| Georgia | No | No |
| Hawaii | No | No |
| Idaho | No | No |
| Illinois | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes | Yes |
| Kentucky | Yes | Yes |
| Louisiana | Yes | Yes |
| Maine | Yes | No |
| Maryland | Yes | Yes |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan | Yes | Yes |
| Minnesota | No | No |
| Mississippi | No | Yes |
| Missouri | No | No |
| Montana | No | Yes |
| Nebraska | No | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes | Yes |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Yes |
| New Jersey | Yes | Yes |
| New Mexico | No | Yes |
| New York | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes | Yes |
| North Dakota | No | Yes |
| Ohio | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma | No | No |
| Oregon | Yes | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes |
| Puerto Rico | Yes | No |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | No | No |
| South Dakota | No | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes | No |
| Texas | No | No |
| Utah | No | No |
| Vermont | Yes | No |
| Virginia | Yes | Yes |
| Washington | Yes | Yes |
| Washington DC | Yes | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes | No |
Missouri has already passed a law that requires sports betting to go live by 1 December 2025. The voters had their say in November 2024, with the margin of victory being a particularly close one, just 7,486 votes out of 2.9 million total votes cast on the subject.
21 digital sports betting licences will be available in the state. Each of the states’ pro sports teams will have one, 13 tied to the state’s casinos and the other two will be standalone licences.
However, several brands such as bet365, DraftKings and FanDuel have existing business partnerships with organisations that already operate in the state, such as casinos or sports betting teams so the total number of licences issued could be higher.
In total, 25 states have banned athletes or coaching from wagering, either in person or through a third party. Most of these will hold the sportsbook in question responsible if such a person is able to place bets, but four of them also include penalties for the person involved as well.
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