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.