Is Sports Betting Legal in Your State? (2026)

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Sports Betting has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 16 states, restricted in 22, and banned in 12 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

16 Legal

22 Restricted

12 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

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Is Sports Betting Legal in All 50 States? (2026 Guide)

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Sports Betting Legality Map

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Alabama. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
Alaska	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Alaska. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
Arizona	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Arizona. Retail and online sports betting launched in September 2021.	Details →
Arkansas	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Arkansas. Online sports betting launched in March 2022.	Details →
California	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in California. Voters rejected two propositions to legalize sports betting in November 2022.	Details →
Colorado	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Colorado. Launched in May 2020, the market has seen continuous growth and new operators.	Details →
Connecticut	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Connecticut. Sports betting launched in October 2021.	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Delaware. Online sports betting launched in January 2024.	Details →
Florida	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Florida. Hard Rock Bet relaunched in December 2023 after legal battles.	Details →
Georgia	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Georgia. Multiple legislative efforts to legalize sports betting have failed to pass.	Details →
Hawaii	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Hawaii. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
Idaho	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Idaho. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
Illinois	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Illinois. The in-person registration requirement for online betting was removed in March 2022...	Details →
Indiana	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Indiana. No significant changes since the launch in 2019.	Details →
Iowa	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Iowa. The in-person registration requirement for online betting was removed in January 2021.	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Kansas. Sports betting launched in September 2022.	Details →
Kentucky	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Kentucky. Retail sports betting launched in September 2023, with online fol...	Details →
Louisiana	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Louisiana. Online sports betting launched in January 2022.	Details →
Maine	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Maine. Online sports betting launched in November 2023.	Details →
Maryland	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Maryland. Online sports betting launched in November 2022.	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Massachusetts. Online sports betting launched in March 2023.	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Michigan. Online sports betting and casinos launched in January 2021.	Details →
Minnesota	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Minnesota. Legislative efforts to legalize sports betting have been ongoing but have not ...	Details →
Mississippi	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Mississippi. No significant changes since the launch of retail sports betting in 2018.	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Missouri. Missouri voters approved sports betting via a ballot measure in November 2024, and ...	Details →
Montana	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Montana. No significant changes since the launch in 2020.	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Nebraska. Retail sports betting launched in June 2023.	Details →
Nevada	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Nevada. No significant changes to the mature sports betting market.	Details →
New Hampshire	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in New Hampshire. No significant changes since the launch in 2019.	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in New Jersey. No significant changes to the mature and competitive market.	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is available in limited form in New Mexico, such as tribal casinos only or limited retail locations. Onli...	Details →
New York	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in New York. Online sports betting launched in January 2022.	Details →
North Carolina	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in North Carolina. Online sports betting launched in March 2024.	Details →
North Dakota	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is available in limited form in North Dakota, such as tribal casinos only or limited retail locations. On...	Details →
Ohio	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Ohio. Sports betting launched in January 2023.	Details →
Oklahoma	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Oklahoma. Legislative efforts have not yet resulted in legalization.	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Oregon. DraftKings took over from the state-run Scoreboard app in 2022.	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Pennsylvania. No significant changes to the market that launched in 2019.	Details →
Rhode Island	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Rhode Island. The in-person registration requirement was removed in 2020.	Details →
South Carolina	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in South Carolina. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
South Dakota	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in South Dakota. Retail sports betting launched in September 2021.	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Tennessee. The regulatory body was changed in 2022.	Details →
Texas	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Texas. Legislative efforts to legalize sports betting have consistently failed.	Details →
Utah	ILLEGAL	Sports betting is not legal in Utah. No significant changes since 2022.	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Vermont. Online sports betting launched in January 2024.	Details →
Virginia	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal in Virginia. No significant changes since the launch in 2021.	Details →
Washington	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is legal with restrictions in Washington. No significant changes since the launch of retail sports bettin...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in West Virginia. No significant changes since the launch in 2018.	Details →
Wisconsin	RESTRICTED	Sports betting is available in limited form in Wisconsin, such as tribal casinos only or limited retail locations. Onlin...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Sports betting is legal in Wyoming. Online sports betting launched in September 2021.	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is betting on sports legal in the United States?

Sports Betting has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 16 states, restricted in 22, and banned in 12 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

How many states allow sports betting?

As of 2026, sports betting is legal in 16 states, restricted with conditions in 22 states, and illegal in 12 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with 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 sports betting?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If 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.