Sports betting is legal and live in 38 states plus Washington D.C. as of 2026. Here's a quick reference for where you can legally bet online.
States with Legal Online Sports Betting (2026)
Most active markets: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Colorado, Virginia, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, New Hampshire, West Virginia, Rhode Island.
Smaller but live: Wyoming, Montana, Arkansas, Oregon, Nevada (retail-heavy), Mississippi (retail-only).
Recently launched: North Carolina, Vermont, Nebraska.
States Still Pending or Restricted
- Texas, California, Florida: Major states with legislation ongoing or blocked
- Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Utah: No legal framework as of 2026
- Hawaii, Alaska: Historically resistant to gambling legislation
Key Rules Vary by State
- Some states allow single-game parlays; others restrict them
- Tax rates vary from 9.75% (Indiana) to 51% (New Hampshire lottery-run)
- Age requirement: 21 in most states, 18 in some
What's Changing
The trend toward legalization continues. Watch Florida, Texas, and California — any one of those markets would be transformative for the industry.
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