State-by-state guide to US sports betting legal status. Information current as of 2025-01-15. Click any state for details, age requirements, and the link to the official gaming authority. Always verify with the state authority before betting, laws change frequently.
Mobile and/or retail sportsbooks operating commercially. 32 states + DC.
Restricted by geography (tribal-only, retail-only, or mobile-restricted to specific zones). 8 states.
Either no legalization path active, or a legalization effort is in progress but not yet operational. 11 states.
Sports betting law in the United States is regulated state by state, not federally. Status changes frequently, what's listed here reflects publicly-reported status as of 2025-01-15. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with the official state gaming authority before placing any bets. You must be physically located in a state where sports betting is legal AND meet the state's minimum age requirement. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.