Can I Bet Online From My State?

Does your state offer online sports betting?  Find out below. In-State offerings are highlighted in yellow - Note that offshore sports betting is accessible from all states to those 18 and older. 

• Alabama - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Alaska - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Arizona - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Arkansas - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• California - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Colorado - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Connecticut - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Delaware - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Florida - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Georgia - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Hawaii - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Idaho - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Illinois - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Indiana - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon
• Iowa - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon - In-Person registration until January 1, 2021
• Kansas - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Kentucky - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Louisiana - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Maine - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Maryland - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Massachusetts - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Michigan - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Minnesota - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Mississippi - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only Mobile sports betting available at casinos only
• Missouri - - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Montana - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only Mobile sports betting will be available at desigated retail locations only
• Nebraska - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Nevada - In-state licensed online sportsbooks - Registration must take place in-person (not online)
• New Hampshire - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• New Jersey - State licensed-apps.  Many offshore books do not accept bets from NJ residents as a result.
• New Mexico - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• New York - - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• North Carolina - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• North Dakota - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Ohio - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Oklahoma - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Oregon - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon limited to winners (no in-game) Offshore Sportsbooks can be used for live in-play wagering and props.
• Pennsylvania In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon
• Rhode Island - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon
• South Carolina - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• South Dakota - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Tennessee - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon
• Texas - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Utah - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Vermont - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Virginia - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Washington - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• West Virginia - In-state licensed online sportsbooks coming soon
• Wisconsin - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only
• Wyoming - Offshore Sportsbooks Accessible Only

Full Breakdown

Alabama

This state is not particularly gambling friendly.  It has a handful of casinos with limited offerings.  Sports betting coming to the state is unlikely any time soon.

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Alaska

The state has not considered legalizing sports betting at this time.

California

The Golden State has no plans to license online sportsbooks any time soon.  Most offshore sportsbooks are accessible from the state. 

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts lawmakers are currently debating whether to allow sports betting in-state,   The earliest the state would host sports books is next year (2020).

“It’s a complex issue,” said Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, co-chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, which is leading the discussion. “It’s an issue that we want to be very diligent with, and we want to make sure should Massachusetts go forward with sports betting legalization ... that we do it properly.”

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Ohio

The Ohio legislative period is full year so there is plenty of time to get a sports betting bill passed in 2019, but probably not before the NFL season.  Lawmakers were initially gung-ho over the prospect of allowing sportsbooks to operate in the Buckeye State but the enthusiasm has since been tempered somewhat.

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Tennessee

Tennessee in Mid-May will officially make online sports betting legal.  It will be the only state to authorize sports betting via mobile phones and computers while not offering retail outlets such as casinos.  In other words, you will not be able to place bets in person.  Where offshore sportsbooks will be able to compete by still allowing prop bets on college games (outlawed for Tennessee operators) and accepting those 18 and up (Tennessee legal betting age is 21).

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Virginia

Virginia failed to pass legislation authorizing sports wagering in the state.  Residents and those visiting can still access most offshore sportsbooks.

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Washington

This is the only state that makes placing a bet online a Class C felony and this will need to be tossed out before Washington can pursue mobile sports betting.  There currently appears to be little appetite for it however.  Washington's law has never been applied and is considered toothless in light of the US Supreme Court ruling that sports wagering is now legal.  With that said, some offshore books have opted not to service customers from the state.

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- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com