Is Online Gambling Legal? State-by-State Guide (2026)

Quick Answer

Online Gambling / Sports Betting is legal in 10 states as of 2026. It's banned in 8 states and restricted with conditions in 2. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

10 Legal

2 Restricted

8 Illegal

30 Unverified

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

Online Gambling / Sports Betting Legality Map

Legal

Restrictions

Illegal

Unverified

All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Alabama has not yet been verified. Despite several legislative pushe...	Details →
Alaska	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Alaska has not yet been verified. Legislation to legalize mobile spo...	Details →
Arizona	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Arizona has not yet been verified. Online and retail sports betting ...	Details →
Arkansas	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Arkansas has not yet been verified. Online sports betting launched i...	Details →
California	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in California has not yet been verified. In October 2025, Governor News...	Details →
Colorado	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Colorado has not yet been verified. In March 2026, lawmakers introdu...	Details →
Connecticut	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Connecticut has not yet been verified. In June 2025, the House passe...	Details →
Delaware	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Delaware has not yet been verified. The Delaware Gaming Competitiven...	Details →
Florida	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Florida has not yet been verified. In early 2026, lawmakers introduc...	Details →
Georgia	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Georgia has not yet been verified. Despite repeated legislative effo...	Details →
Hawaii	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Hawaii has not yet been verified. Despite being one of two states wi...	Details →
Idaho	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Idaho has not yet been verified. In March 2026, Idaho joined a 39-st...	Details →
Illinois	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Illinois has not yet been verified. In early 2026, the Illinois Gami...	Details →
Indiana	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Indiana has not yet been verified. In March 2026, Governor Braun sig...	Details →
Iowa	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Iowa has not yet been verified. In January 2026, a bill was introduc...	Details →
Kansas	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Kansas has not yet been verified. Online sports betting went live in...	Details →
Kentucky	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Kentucky has not yet been verified. Online sports betting launched i...	Details →
Louisiana	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Louisiana has not yet been verified. Online sports betting went live...	Details →
Maine	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Maine has not yet been verified. Online sports betting launched in N...	Details →
Maryland	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Maryland has not yet been verified. Online sports betting launched i...	Details →
Massachusetts	LEGAL	Massachusetts legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling under the Expanded Gaming Act (Chapter 194 of t...	Details →
Michigan	LEGAL	Michigan legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling under the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act (P...	Details →
Minnesota	ILLEGAL	Minnesota currently prohibits online sports betting and online casino gambling under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 240. How...	Details →
Mississippi	LEGAL	Mississippi legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling following the 2018 Supreme Court decision, under ...	Details →
Missouri	ILLEGAL	Missouri prohibits online sports betting and online casino gambling under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 313. The sta...	Details →
Montana	RESTRICTED	Montana allows limited forms of sports betting through licensed tribal casinos and the state lottery but does not permit...	Details →
Nebraska	ILLEGAL	Nebraska prohibits online sports betting and online casino gambling under Nebraska Revised Statutes § 9-601 et seq. The ...	Details →
Nevada	LEGAL	Nevada is a pioneer in legal sports betting and online gambling, regulated under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 463. On...	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	New Hampshire legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling under RSA 284:21-a and RSA 284:21-b. The New Ha...	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	New Jersey legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling under the New Jersey Casino Control Act (N.J.S.A. ...	Details →
New Mexico	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in New Mexico has not yet been verified. There have been no significant...	Details →
New York	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in New York has not yet been verified. Mobile sports betting launched i...	Details →
North Carolina	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in North Carolina has not yet been verified. House Bill 347, signed int...	Details →
North Dakota	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in North Dakota has not yet been verified. In early 2025, the state Hou...	Details →
Ohio	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Ohio has not yet been verified. In March 2026, a new bill to legaliz...	Details →
Oklahoma	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Oklahoma has not yet been verified. In March 2026, the state Senate ...	Details →
Oregon	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Oregon has not yet been verified. A March 2026 report raised concern...	Details →
Pennsylvania	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Pennsylvania has not yet been verified. In February 2026, the PGCB p...	Details →
Rhode Island	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Rhode Island has not yet been verified. Online casino gaming became ...	Details →
South Carolina	UNVERIFIED	Legal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in South Carolina has not yet been verified. In February 2026, bills to...	Details →
South Dakota	ILLEGAL	South Dakota allows limited in-person sports betting at Deadwood casinos under SDCL § 42-7B, but online sports betting a...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Tennessee legalized online sports betting in 2019 under the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act (T.C.A. § 4-51-101 et seq.). The...	Details →
Texas	ILLEGAL	Texas prohibits all forms of online gambling and sports betting under Texas Penal Code Title 10, Chapter 47. No state la...	Details →
Utah	ILLEGAL	Utah has a complete ban on all forms of gambling, including online gambling and sports betting, under Utah Code Title 76...	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Vermont permits online sports betting only through the state lottery under Act 114 of 2020 (10 V.S.A. § 212). Online cas...	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Virginia legalized online sports betting in 2020 under HB 896 (Va. Code § 59.1-400 et seq.). Licensed operators can offe...	Details →
Washington	ILLEGAL	Washington prohibits all forms of online gambling and sports betting under RCW 9.46.0201. The state has not authorized a...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	West Virginia legalized online sports betting and online casino gambling in 2018 under WV Code § 29-22D. Licensed operat...	Details →
Wisconsin	ILLEGAL	Wisconsin prohibits online gambling and online sports betting under Wis. Stat. § 945.02. The state has not legalized any...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Wyoming legalized online sports betting in 2021 under Wyo. Stat. § 12-5-101 et seq. Licensed operators can offer online ...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gambling online legal in the United States?

How many states allow online gambling / sports betting?

As of 2026, online gambling / sports betting is legal in 10 states, restricted with conditions in 2 states, and illegal in 8 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with online gambling / sports betting 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 online gambling / sports betting?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If online gambling / sports betting 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.