US State-by-State Guide

Online Gambling by State

Online gambling laws vary by state. Find out what's legal where you live and which licensed operators are available in your state.

States with legal sports betting

States with legal online casinos

38+

Total states with some form of legal betting

2018

Year PASPA was overturned (federal ban ended)

New Jersey

Sports Betting Legal

Online Casino Legal

Legal since 2013

New Jersey was a pioneer — the first US state to legalize and regulate both online casino gambling and sports betting. As a result, NJ players have access to more licensed operators, bigger bonuses, and more competitive odds than anywhere else in the country.

Pennsylvania

Sports Betting Legal

Online Casino Legal

Legal since 2019

Pennsylvania is one of the biggest sports betting states in the US thanks to its passionate football and baseball fan base. The state has strong regulatory oversight and all major operators — DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM — are fully licensed and available.

Michigan

Sports Betting Legal

Online Casino Legal

Legal since 2021

Michigan launched a well-regulated online gambling market in 2021 and quickly became one of the fastest-growing iGaming states. Both online casinos and sportsbooks are fully operational, with competitive sign-up bonuses and a diverse selection of licensed operators.

Colorado

Sports Betting Legal

No Online Casino

Legal since 2020

Colorado offers sports betting but not online casino gambling. However, what it lacks in casino variety it makes up for with the most competitive sportsbook market in the US — thanks to a low tax rate, operators compete aggressively on odds and promotions.

Ohio

Sports Betting Legal

No Online Casino

Legal since 2023

Ohio launched sports betting on New Year's Day 2023 and immediately became one of the largest betting markets in the country by volume. With passionate fan bases for the Browns, Bengals, Cavaliers, and Guardians, sports betting has taken off quickly.

New York

Sports Betting Legal

No Online Casino

Legal since 2022

New York is the biggest sports betting market in America by total handle, despite having the highest tax rate of any state at 51%. The massive population keeps all major operators present and competing. Note: online casino gambling is not yet legal in NY — that's still pending legislation.

My State Isn't Listed

This page covers the major states with active online gambling markets. If your state isn't listed, it either hasn't legalized online gambling yet, or only has land-based casino/sports betting options. Laws change frequently — check your state gaming commission's website for the most current status. We add new states as markets open.