Legal Sports Betting States in 2026
16 states have legalized sports betting. Here is every one of them, with details on online vs. retail availability.
Reviewed by Ethan Harper · Last updated March 2026
States Where Sports Betting Is Legal
The following 16 states have fully legalized sports betting. Click any state for the full legal breakdown including specific operators, age requirements, and tax rules.
| State | Status | Online Betting |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Legal | Yes |
| Iowa | Legal | Yes |
| Kansas | Legal | Yes |
| Louisiana | Legal | Yes |
| Maryland | Legal | Yes |
| Mississippi | Legal | Yes |
| Missouri | Legal | Yes |
| Montana | Legal | Yes |
| New Jersey | Legal | Yes |
| North Carolina | Legal | Yes |
| Ohio | Legal | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Legal | Yes |
| Rhode Island | Legal | Yes |
| Tennessee | Legal | Yes |
| West Virginia | Legal | Yes |
| Wyoming | Legal | Yes |
States with Restricted Sports Betting
These 22 states have some form of legal sports betting but with significant restrictions, such as limited operators, retail-only, or pending full implementation.
| State | Status |
|---|---|
| Arizona | Restricted |
| Arkansas | Restricted |
| Colorado | Restricted |
| Connecticut | Restricted |
| Florida | Restricted |
| Illinois | Restricted |
| Indiana | Restricted |
| Kentucky | Restricted |
| Maine | Restricted |
| Massachusetts | Restricted |
| Michigan | Restricted |
| Nebraska | Restricted |
| Nevada | Restricted |
| New Hampshire | Restricted |
| New Mexico | Restricted |
| New York | Restricted |
| Oregon | Restricted |
| South Dakota | Restricted |
| Vermont | Restricted |
| Virginia | Restricted |
| Washington | Restricted |
| Wisconsin | Restricted |
States Where Sports Betting Is Illegal
The following 12 states have not legalized sports betting in any form as of 2026.
| State | Status |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Illegal |
| Alaska | Illegal |
| California | Illegal |
| Georgia | Illegal |
| Hawaii | Illegal |
| Idaho | Illegal |
| Minnesota | Illegal |
| North Dakota | Illegal |
| Oklahoma | Illegal |
| South Carolina | Illegal |
| Texas | Illegal |
| Utah | Illegal |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many states have legalized sports betting?
As of 2026, 16 states have legalized sports betting in some form. This includes states with both online and retail betting, as well as states that only allow in-person wagering.
Which states allow online sports betting?
The majority of states with legal sports betting allow online and mobile wagering. Some states restrict online betting to specific operators or tribal platforms. A smaller number of states only allow in-person retail betting.
Is sports betting legal in all 50 states?
No. As of 2026, sports betting remains illegal in 12 states that have not passed legislation to legalize any form of sports wagering.