Where online sports betting is legal
As of October 14, 2026. Informational only, not legal advice.
PlaceBets.ai is a free research site. We don't take bets. Online sports betting is legal and live statewide in the 30 states plus Washington, D.C. below. You must be 21+ and physically located in the state to bet.
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Not on the list?
Some states allow sports betting only in person or on a casino property, some have passed a law that hasn't launched yet, and some don't allow it at all. Laws change, so check your state gaming regulator before you bet. If we weren't sure about a state's status, we left it off.
Source
American Gambling Markets Atlas: online sports betting by state (updated October 14, 2026), cross-checked with Action Network's state tracker.
Sports betting is legal only in some states. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Where it's legal
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