Is Daily Fantasy Sports Legal? Laws in All 50 States (2026)

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Daily Fantasy Sports is legal in 38 states as of 2026. It's banned in 5 states and restricted with conditions in 7. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

38 Legal

7 Restricted

5 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Alabama. While DFS was legalized in 2019, the Attorney General's office has continued ...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Alaska. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Alaska in...	Details →
Arizona	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Arizona. Arizona legalized DFS in 2021.	Details →
Arkansas	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Arkansas. While DFS has been legal since 2017, the state has more recently focused on ...	Details →
California	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in California. The July 2025 opinion from the Attorney General is a major recent change, ...	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Colorado. In 2023, Colorado regulators implemented new rules to clarify what constitut...	Details →
Connecticut	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Connecticut. Connecticut legalized online gaming, including DFS, in 2021.	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Delaware. Daily fantasy sports were legalized and regulated in 2017, and there have be...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Florida. In late 2025 and early 2026, there have been renewed legislative efforts to f...	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Georgia. There have been ongoing discussions and proposed legislation to formally lega...	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Hawaii. There have been numerous legislative attempts to legalize sports betting a...	Details →
Idaho	ILLEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Idaho. There have been no recent changes to the legality of DFS in Idaho.	Details →
Illinois	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Illinois. In 2025, Illinois regulators have increased their focus on pick'em games, le...	Details →
Indiana	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Indiana. Indiana legalized and regulated DFS in 2016.	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Iowa with regulatory requirements. Iowa legalized sports betting and fantasy sports in...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Kansas. In February 2024, Kansas gaming regulators ordered six fantasy sports apps to ...	Details →
Kentucky	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Kentucky. In March 2026, the Kentucky House passed a bill that would regulate fantasy ...	Details →
Louisiana	RESTRICTED	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Louisiana with regulatory requirements. In late 2025, the Louisiana Gaming Control Boa...	Details →
Maine	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Maine. Maine legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.	Details →
Maryland	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Maryland. Maryland legalized daily fantasy sports in 2012 and has been regulating it s...	Details →
Massachusetts	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Massachusetts. Massachusetts legalized daily fantasy sports in 2016 and has been regul...	Details →
Michigan	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Michigan under the Lawful Internet Gaming Act, which requires operators to be licensed...	Details →
Minnesota	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Minnesota. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Minnes...	Details →
Mississippi	RESTRICTED	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Mississippi with regulatory requirements. Mississippi legalized daily fantasy sports i...	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Missouri. Missouri legalized daily fantasy sports in 2016.	Details →
Montana	ILLEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Montana. Montana legalized fantasy sports in 2019, giving the state lottery a mono...	Details →
Nebraska	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Nebraska. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Nebrask...	Details →
Nevada	ILLEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Nevada. Nevada's stance on DFS has not changed in recent years.	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in New Hampshire. New Hampshire legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in New Jersey. New Jersey legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	Daily fantasy sports operate in a legal gray area in New Mexico with no specific laws authorizing or prohibiting them. G...	Details →
New York	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal and regulated in New York, but operators must be licensed and certain games resembling pr...	Details →
North Carolina	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in North Carolina. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in N...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in North Dakota. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Nor...	Details →
Ohio	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Ohio. Ohio legalized daily fantasy sports in 2018.	Details →
Oklahoma	RESTRICTED	Daily Fantasy Sports operate in a legal gray area in Oklahoma with no specific laws authorizing or prohibiting them. The...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Daily fantasy sports operate in a legal gray area in Oregon with no specific authorization or prohibition. The state lot...	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.	Details →
Rhode Island	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Rhode Island. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Rho...	Details →
South Carolina	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in South Carolina. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in S...	Details →
South Dakota	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in South Dakota. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Sou...	Details →
Tennessee	RESTRICTED	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Tennessee with regulatory requirements. Tennessee legalized daily fantasy sports in 20...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Texas. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Texas in r...	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Utah. There have been no recent changes to the legality of DFS in Utah.	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Vermont. Vermont legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Virginia. Virginia legalized daily fantasy sports in 2016.	Details →
Washington	ILLEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Washington. There have been no recent changes to the legality of DFS in Washington...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in West Virginia. West Virginia legalized daily fantasy sports in 2016.	Details →
Wisconsin	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Wisconsin. There have been no significant changes to the legal status of DFS in Wiscon...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Daily Fantasy Sports are legal in Wyoming. Wyoming legalized daily fantasy sports in 2021.	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is playing daily fantasy sports legal in the United States?

How many states allow daily fantasy sports?

As of 2026, daily fantasy sports is legal in 38 states, restricted with conditions in 7 states, and illegal in 5 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with daily fantasy sports in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with daily fantasy sports?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If daily fantasy sports is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. Always check the laws of every state on your route.