Mapped: Online Sports Betting Legality by State

Kayla Zhu
2025-03-09 15:12:00
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Legal Online Sports Betting by State

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Online sports betting has exploded into a massive industry in the U.S. in recent years.

In 2024, Americans wagered $147.9 billion on sports, with over 95% of bets placed online, generating $13.1 billion in annual revenue.

This map visualizes online sports betting legality by U.S. state, as of Feb. 27, 2025.

Data comes from the American Gaming Association. Missouri has legalized online sports betting to take effect by the end of 2025.

Which States Allow Online Sports Betting?

Below, we show which states allow online sports betting, as of Feb. 27 2025.

State	Online sports betting legality
Missouri	Legal by end of 2025
Washington	Legal
Oregon	Legal
Nevada	Legal
Montana	Legal
Wyoming	Legal
Colorado	Legal
Arizona	Legal
Kansas	Legal
Iowa	Legal
Arkansas	Legal
Louisiana	Legal
Michigan	Legal
Illinois	Legal
Kentucky	Legal
Tennessee	Legal
Mississippi	Legal
Indiana	Legal
Ohio	Legal
West Virginia	Legal
Virginia	Legal
North Carolina	Legal
Florida	Legal
Maine	Legal
New Hampshire	Legal
Vermont	Legal
Massachusetts	Legal
Rhode Island	Legal
Conneticut	Legal
New York	Legal
New Jersey	Legal
Pennsylvania	Legal
Maryland	Legal
Delaware	Legal
DC	Legal
New Mexico	Not legal
North Dakota	Not legal
South Dakota	Not legal
Nebraska	Not legal
Wisconsin	Not legal
Oklahoma	Not legal
Texas	Not legal
South Carolina	Not legal
Hawaii	Not legal
California	Not legal
Alaska	Not legal
Utah	Not legal
Idaho	Not legal
Minnesota	Not legal
Alabama	Not legal
Georgia	Not legal

Online sports betting is currently legal in 32 states (and DC), while 18 states have yet to pass laws allowing it.

Although the 2018 Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, Nevada was actually the first to offer online betting, launching the STN Sports app in October 2010.

New Jersey and West Virginia followed suit in 2018, paving the way for more states to embrace the trend.

New York has emerged as the leader in sports betting revenue, generating $2.1 billion, with Illinois coming in second at $1.2 billion.

This rapid growth in the online sports betting sector has been driven by major players like DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars, offering various forms of betting, including fantasy sports, in-game betting, and parlay wagers.

The popularity of online sports betting can largely be attributed to shifting state laws, the rise of user-friendly mobile platforms, and the growing acceptance of online gambling.

This combination has made it more accessible, attracting millions of new bettors. However, this expansion has also sparked concerns about problem gambling, underage access, and the need for stronger consumer protections to ensure responsible practices across the industry.

Learn More on the Voronoi App

To learn more gambling culture in the U.S., check out this graphic that ranks the top 10 U.S. states by the amount consumers spent on gambling in 2023.

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