SPORTS BETTING LAW TRACKER
Where sports betting is legal, state by state.
Legal Sportsbooks US tracks sports betting laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.: where online sportsbooks are licensed, where betting is retail only, and where it isn’t legal yet.
TRACKER
Sports betting legal status by state
Find your state to see whether online and in-person sports betting are legal there today.
Online and retail
Online only
Retail only
Not legal
Questions about state betting laws
How the tracker works and what each status means.
What does Legal Sportsbooks US track?
Whether sports betting is legal in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., and in what form: online, in person at retail sportsbooks, both, or neither.
What do the statuses mean?
Online and retail means licensed mobile apps and in-person sportsbooks both operate. Online only means betting happens through licensed apps, with no retail sportsbooks. Retail only means you can bet in person at licensed venues, but there's no statewide app. Not legal means no licensed sportsbooks operate. Legislation pending means a bill or ballot measure is moving, but betting hasn't launched. Not yet verified means we haven't confirmed the state's current status.
Can I bet on sports where I live?
Check your state in the tracker above. The rules follow your physical location when you place the bet, so licensed apps use geolocation to confirm you're inside a state where they can operate.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports?
It's 21 in most states that allow sports betting, and 18 in a few. The state's guide or regulator will have the exact rule.
How current is the tracker?
State laws and licenses change, so every state entry records the date it was last verified. If a status looks out of date, the state regulator's website has the official answer.
Is this legal advice?
No. We summarize public information about state sports betting laws. Confirm the rules with your state regulator before you bet, and don't wager more than you can afford to lose.