States That Allow Sports Betting
States That Don't Criminalize Offshore Betting. Even if you don't live in one of the above states which have passed legislation to legalize sports betting, there are still plenty of options to bet on sports while remaining within the confines of the U.S. West Virginia However, a further six states (Rhode Island, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Oregon and Tennessee) have plans to allow online sports betting soon. In Delaware, it’s legal but not offered yet. In New Mexico, Mississippi and Arkansas, it’s legal but in very restricted areas. The following states have legalized sports betting, or legislation has been introduced. Keep in mind that some states have laws on the books legalizing sports betting in the event that the federal. South Dakota approved of sports betting which is set to bring legal sportsbooks to casinos in the city of Deadwood. This approval will also allow the North American Tribal casinos in the state to offer legal sports betting in their gaming venues. The state will now work to award licenses to the new commercial sports betting operators in the state. Illinois passed the Illinois Sports Wagering Act in 2019. As a result they became the 15th state with legal sports betting. Therefore bettors who are 21 years of age or older and located in Illinois can legally bet on sports online or in person at a wide selection of casinos.
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Research Interactive Map: Sports Betting in the U.S.
AGA’s interactive sports betting map provides state-level detail on the types of wagering allowed, key regulatory details, legal retail sportsbooks and online/mobile, and more.
Sports betting activity
Live, Legal* (20 States + DC)
Legal - Not Yet Operational (5 States)
Active or Pre-Filed Legislation in 2021 (14 States)
Inactive sports betting
- No Legislation in 2021 (11 States)
- Dead Legislation in 2021 (0 States)
Legal Landscape as of February 2, 2021
“Live, Legal” denotes states where single-game sports betting is legally offered to consumers through retail and/or online sportsbooks. States classified as “Legal – Not Yet Operational” have authorized sports betting, but have yet to launch. “Active or Pre-Filed Legislation” denotes jurisdictions where bills to legalize single-game sports betting have been pre-filed/introduced in the state legislature or where a voter referendum is scheduled. Sports betting provisions, revenue, and location data are sourced from state regulatory agencies.
Sports betting activity
Live, Legal* (20 States + DC)
Legal - Not Yet Operational (5 States)
Active or Pre-Filed Legislation in 2021 (14 States)
Inactive sports betting
- No Legislation in 2021 (11 States)
- Dead Legislation in 2021 (0 States)
States That Allow Sports Betting Online
Legal Landscape as of February 2, 2021