*Since the federal ban was lifted in 2018, gambling has been on the rise in the USA. The following resource is available for reference for organizations and others concerned about the legalization of sports betting, and how it may increase instances of gambling disorder in their communities.
When the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the federal ban on sports gambling in 2018, the floodgates opened wide. Brick and mortar casinos, sports fantasy apps, and other operators were quick to expand their operations to make online sports betting a part of their offering. That said, the lift on the federal ban was just that – federal. The decision to legalize and regulate sports betting now resides with each individual U.S. state. Some quickly agreed to permit regulated sports betting, while it took others more time to deliberate. Others are in active legislation, while some remain staunch opponents. Regardless, the map of U.S. states that now allow sports gambling has grown to include more for, than against. The former is expected to grow further in the months to come.
Below is a map of every U.S. state, with indicators of where sports betting is either i) live and legal ii) legal but not yet operational iii) active in legislation iv) inactive in legislation, and v) in dead legislation.
Legal Online Sports Betting by U.S. State
Hover over the map to select your state, and click to learn more.
Alabama
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Alabama. View available behavioral health resources in Alabama.
Alaska
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Alaska.
Arizona
Online sports betting is live and legal in Arizona. View gambling disorder test here.
Arkansas
Online sports betting is live and legal in Arkansas. View available behavioral health resources in Arkansas.
California
Online sports betting is not yet legal in California.
Colorado
Online sports betting is live and legal in Colorado. View gambling disorder test here.
Connecticut
Online sports betting is live and legal in Connecticut. View gambling disorder test here.
Delaware
Online sports betting is live and legal in Delaware. View gambling disorder test here.
Florida
Online sports betting is in active legislation in Florida. View gambling disorder test here.
Georgia
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Georgia.
Hawaii
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Hawaii.
Idaho
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Idaho.
Illinois
Online sports betting is live and legal in Illinois. View gambling disorder test here.
Indiana
Online sports betting is live and legal in Indiana. View gambling disorder test here.
Iowa
Online sports betting is live and legal in Iowa. View gambling disorder test here.
Kansas
Online sports betting is live and legal in Kansas. View gambling disorder test here.
Kentucky
Online sports betting is live and legal in Kentucky. View gambling disorder test here.
Louisiana
Online sports betting is live and legal in Louisiana. View gambling disorder test here.
Maine
Online sports betting is legal but not yet operational in Maine. View gambling disorder test here.
Maryland
Online sports betting is live and legal in Maryland. View gambling disorder test here.
Massachusetts
Online sports betting is live and legal in Massachusetts. View gambling disorder test here.
Michigan
Online sports betting is live and legal in Michigan. View gambling disorder test here.
Minnesota
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Online sports betting is live and legal in Mississippi. View available behavioral health resources in Mississippi.
Missouri
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Missouri.
Montana
Online sports betting is live and legal in Montana. View gambling disorder test here.
Nebraska
Online sports betting is legal but not yet operational in Nebraska. View gambling disorder test here.
Nevada
Online sports betting is live and legal in Nevada. View gambling disorder test here.
New Hampshire
Online sports betting is live and legal in New Hampshire. View gambling disorder test here.
New Jersey
Online sports betting is live and legal in New Hampshire. View available behavioral health resources in New Jersey.
New Mexico
Online sports betting is live and legal in New Mexico. View gambling disorder test here.
New York
Online sports betting is live and legal in New York. View gambling disorder test here.
North Carolina
Online sports betting is live and legal in North Carolina. View available behavioral health resources in North Carolina.
North Dakota
Online sports betting is live and legal in North Dakota. View gambling disorder test here.
Ohio
Sports betting officially launched in the state of Ohio on January 1 of 2023. The legalization applies to land casinos (with on-site sportsbooks), retail installations (kiosks at select lottery-licensed retailers) and online sports betting platforms. Ohio residents are now exposed to three different avenues to gamble.
Oklahoma
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Online sports betting is live and legal in Oregon. View gambling disorder test here.
Pennsylvania
Online sports betting is live and legal in Pennsylvania. View available behavioral health resources in Pennsylvania.
Rhode Island
Online sports betting is live and legal in Rhode Island. View gambling disorder test here.
South Carolina
Online sports betting is not yet legal in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Online sports betting is live and legal in South Dakota. View gambling disorder test here.
Tennessee
Online sports betting is live and legal in Tennessee. View available behavioral health resources in Tennessee.
Texas
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Texas.
Utah
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Utah.
Vermont
Online sports betting is not yet legal in Vermont.
Virginia
Online sports betting is live and legal in Virginia. View available behavioral health resources in Virginia.
Washington State
Online sports betting is live and legal in Washington State. View gambling disorder test here.
Washington DC
Online sports betting is live and legal in Washington DC. View gambling disorder test here.
West Virginia
Online sports betting is live and legal in West Virginia. View gambling disorder test here.
Wisconsin
Online sports betting is live and legal in Wisconsin. View gambling disorder test here.
Wyoming
Online sports betting is live and legal in Wisconsin. View gambling disorder test here.
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If you are wondering if the proliferation of sports betting and online gambling is impacting you, a loved one, or someone in your organization, complete this gambling disorder test.
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