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Where is Sports Betting Legal?

In 2018, the US Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), deeming it unconstitutional. This resulted in each American state being able to decide its gambling laws. In 2025, a total of 38 states will have adopted legalized sports betting, and that number is expected to climb.

If you want to know where online sports betting is legal, this guide breaks down the states that offer regulated sports betting and how you can bet with Fanatics in those states.

State

Is Online Sports Betting Legal?

Is College Sports Betting Legal?

Is Fanatics Sportsbook Available?

Alabama

No

No

No

Alaska

No

No

No

Arizona

Yes

Yes

Yes

Arkansas

Yes

Yes

No

California

No

No

No

Colorado

Yes

Yes

Yes

Connecticut

Yes

Yes

Yes

Delaware

Yes

Yes

No

Florida

Yes

Yes

No

Georgia

No

No

No

Hawaii

No

No

No

Idaho

No

No

No

Iowa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Illinois

Yes

Yes

Yes

Indiana

Yes

Yes

Yes

Kansas

Yes

Yes

Yes

Kentucky

Yes

Yes

Yes

Louisiana

Yes

Yes

Yes

Maine

Yes

Yes

No

Massachusetts

Yes

Yes

Yes

Maryland

Yes

Yes

Yes

Michigan

Yes

Yes

Yes

Minnesota

No

No

No

Mississippi

No

Yes

No

Missouri

Yes

Yes

Yes

Montana

No

Yes

No

Nebraska

No

Yes

No

Nevada

Yes

Yes

No

New Hampshire

Yes

Yes

No

New Mexico

No

Yes

No

North Carolina

Yes

Yes

Yes

North Dakota

No

Yes

No

New Jersey

Yes

Yes

Yes

New York

Yes

Yes

Yes

Ohio

Yes

Yes

Yes

Oklahoma

No

No

No

Oregon

Yes

Yes

No

Pennsylvania

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rhode Island

Yes

Yes

No

South Carolina

No

No

No

South Dakota

No

Yes

No

Tennessee

Yes

Yes

Yes

Texas

No

No

No

Utah

No

No

No

Vermont

Yes

Yes

Yes

Virginia

Yes

Yes

Yes

Washington

No

Yes

No

West Virginia

Yes

Yes

Yes

Wisconsin

Yes

Yes

No

Wyoming

Yes

Yes

Yes

Aside from going to Nevada, which legalized online sports betting in 2010, Americans didn’t have a lot of great options for legally betting on sports before 2018. Things quickly changed when PASPA was turfed. 

Following the PASPA reversal, several states didn’t take long to legalize online sports betting and create their regulatory bodies. It started with New Jersey and West Virginia before expanding into Pennsylvania, Iowa, Rhode Island, and Indiana. Today, the list of states with legal and regulated online sports betting has grown to 38. 

Out of those 38 states, Fanatics Sportsbook is currently available online in 23 different states. These include Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Yet, you can also find retail Fanatics Sportsbook locations in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio. 

Let’s take a closer look at some of these states and find out how sports betting works.

  • Legal? Yes, since April 2021
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Arizona passed HB 2772 on April 12, 2021. This bill legalized online sports betting in the Grand Canyon State. As of June 2025, the Arizona Department of Gaming has licensed 14 online sportsbooks, giving Arizona sports fans a strong range of options, including college sports.

Sports betting is highly popular in the state of Arizona, with NBA giants Phoenix Sun and NFL franchise Arizona Cardinals among the two most followed and bet-on franchises. Arizona is also home to MLB team the Diamondbacks, as well as the Arizona Wildcats, who represent the University of Arizona.

Arizona bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Arizona Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since May 2020
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Colorado was one of the first states to adopt legal online sports betting when it passed HB 19-1327 in November 2019. The Colorado Division of Gaming issued its first licenses, and online sports betting officially launched in May 2020. Colorado offers both online and retail sports betting.

Colorado is home to four major franchises across the four most popular US sports. The Denver Broncos are the NFL representatives in the state, with the Denver Nuggets competing in the NBA. MLB side Colorado Avolanche have a big following within the state, as do MLB team Colorado Rockies. Key rivalries in the state that attract betting interest include clashes between the Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders, and the Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings.

Colorado bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Colorado Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since October 2021
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited, wagering on Connecticut-based college teams is generally illegal, too

Connecticut legalized sports betting on October 19, 2021. Legalizing sports betting required lawmakers' support and an agreement between the state’s Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is the state’s regulator. Residents and visitors can choose from three online sportsbooks, including Fanatics. Each operator also offers retail betting.

While Connecticut doesn't currently have any sports teams across the big four professional US sports, many state residents opt to follow Boston or New York-based franchises, including the New York Giants and New York Jets, as well as the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. Despite the lack of major franchises within Connecticut, the state is the home of UConn Huskies, a popular college basketball team, as well as Connecticut Sun, who compete in the WNBA.

Connecticut bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Connecticut Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since August 2019
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Iowa was the fourth state to legalize sports betting after the historic PASPA reversal. Bettors placed the first legal wagers on August 15, 2019. To date, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has issued no fewer than two dozen licenses to some of the biggest sports betting brands, including Fanatics. Bettors can also find action at the state’s 17 retail outlets.

Iowa has a strong sports betting culture, with a focus on college sports and teams given that the state have no current professional team to support. Iowa Hawkeyes are one of the state's most popular franchises to bet on during the football and basketball seasons, along with both the Iowa State Cyclones and the Drake Bulldogs. College sports betting on team markets is legal in Iowa, but player prop betting on college sports is illegal.

Iowa bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Iowa Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since June 2019
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited, wagering on Illinois-based college teams is illegal, too

The Prairie State also quickly implemented legalized sports betting following the PASPA decision. The first bookmakers went live in March 2020 following the passing of the Illinois Sports Wagering Act in June 2019. The Illinois Gaming Board regulates sports betting in the state and has issued about 20 online sports betting licenses. 

The state is also home to 15 retail sports betting venues, including Fanatics Sportsbook locations at Hawthorne Race Course (Cicero), Crazy Pour Sports Bar (Villa Park), Club Hawthorne (Crestwood), and Players Pub & Grill (Prospect Heights).

Illinois has one of the strongest betting cultures in the US, with professional franchises across NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. The Chicago Bears are a popular betting option during the NFL season, with their matchups against rivals the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions, and the Minnesota Vikings especially fierce. Famous NBA franchise the Chicago Bulls are popular with Illinois bettors, as well as the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Blackhawks.

Illinois bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Illinois Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since May 2019
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? No, college betting, including on in-state teams and player props, is currently fully legal in Indiana

Indiana legalized sports betting with the passing of HB 1015 in May 2019. Not long after, on September 1, the state’s first sports betting sites launched. The Indiana Gaming Commission is in charge of regulating the industry in the Hoosier State. As of 2025, 11 online bookmakers have received licenses, while residents and visitors can also place bets at 15 retail locations.

The two major franchises for sports betting in Indiana are the Indianapolis Colts (NFL), and the Indiana Pacers (NBA). College football and basketball are also hugely popular within the state, with fierce rivals The Indiana Hoosiers and Purdue Boilermakers competing. Notre Dame Fighting Irish are another major college team. Currently, all college betting is legal in Indiana, including both college player prop bets and team markets.

Indiana bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Indiana Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since May 2022
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Senate Bill 84 passed in May 2022, officially ushering in legalized sports betting. The first online platforms and betting apps went live on September 1, 2022. The Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission regulates six licensed online bookmakers in 2025. Five retail sports betting outlets are located in the state’s five casinos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are the biggest sports franchise in Kansas, with support for the Chiefs boosted in recent years following their Super Bowl successes. MLB franchise Kansas City Royals are a popular betting option in the state, along with NCAA college teams the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats. Kansas is also home to MLS team Sporting Kansas City.

Kansas bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Kansas Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since March 2023
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Kentucky lawmakers passed HB 551 on March 31, 2023, marking the beginning of legalized sports betting in the Bluegrass State, and betting officially launched in September of that same year. Kentucky’s eight online sports betting sites and 12 retail bookmakers are licensed and regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Collegiate programs drive the sports betting popularity and culture in Kentucky, with the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals the two leading establishments across college football and basketball. The focus on college teams is partly due to the fact that Kentucky has no major professional sports teams across the big four US sports. Baseball fans in Kentucky often rout for local team Cincinnati Reds, while soccer bettors follow Louisville City FC.

Kentucky bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Kentucky Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since November 2020
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

The road to legalized sports betting in Louisiana started with 55 of the state’s 64 parishes voting in favor of legalized sports betting in 2020. This was followed by the June 2021 passing of SB 247 and HB 697, which officially legalized it. Sportsbooks and betting apps went live in October 2021. In 2025, bettors in the state can choose from eight of the most notable sports betting operators, including Fanatics. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has also licensed 12 retail sportsbooks.

Louisiana has a strong sports culture, with NFL side New Orleans Saints and NBA franchise the New Orleans Pelicans. Betting is popular on both of these franchises across the NFL and NBA seasons, even more so for clashes between the Saints and Falcons, and the Pelicans and Grizzlies. College sports are also a major part of Louisiana heritage, with three notable teams; LSU Tigers, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, and Tulane Green Wave.

Louisiana bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Louisiana Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since August 2022
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited. Betting on in-state college teams is also illegal

It was a tough battle, but Massachusetts sports betting buffs got their wish in 2022 with HB 5164, which legalized sports betting in the state. It was the 33rd state to legalize bookmakers. Massachusetts’ sports betting industry is regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which has issued licenses to 7 online sports betting operators and three land-based establishments.

The popularity of sports betting in Massachusetts is due to the famous professional franchises within the state. The New England Patriots are Massachusetts' NFL representatives, with the Boston Celtics competing in the NBA. Baseball fans in the state regularly bet on the Boston Red Sox, with the Boston Bruins the local ice hockey team. New England Revolution are a popular betting option for soccer fans, too.

Massachusetts bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Massachusetts Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since May 2021
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

The issue of legalized sports betting in Maryland went to a referendum in May 2021. It was approved by a wide margin, marking the birth of legalized sports betting in the state. The first retail and online betting venues opened for business on November 23, 2022. Maryland bettors can legally wager with 12 online sportsbooks or at any of the state’s 13 retail venues, including Fanatics Sportsbook at Northwest Stadium (home of the Washington Commanders) or Riverboat on the Potomac.

Maryland's sports betting culture stems from football fans, with two major NFL teams in the state; the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders. Basketball bettors and fans in the state largely rout for the Washington Wizards, with ice hockey fans supporting the Washington Capitals. College sports are also a big part of Maryland's sporting focus, with Maryland Terrapins the leading football college team in the state.

Maryland bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Maryland Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since December 2019
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? No, college betting, including on in-state teams and player props, is currently fully legal in Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer was very popular with Michigan sports fans when she signed HB 4916 into law in 2019. The first of what is now Michigan’s 22 retail betting establishments opened its doors in 2020. Regulated online sports betting became available in January 2021. The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued 14 online sports betting licenses.

Popular teams and sports for Michigan bettors include the local Detroit Lions who compete in the NFL, as well as the Detroit Pistons, the state's NBA franchise. Michigan is home to a professional team across the big four US sports, with the Detroit Tigers competing in MLB and Detroit Red Wings in the NHL. As well as professional teams and franchises, Michigan's sporting culture extends to college teams, most notable the Michigan Wolverines and Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Michigan Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since December 2025
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Sports betting became legal in Missouri on December 1 2025, following the passage of Amendment 2 by voters in the 2024 election. By legalizing sports betting, Missouri became the 39th US state to do so over recent years. This new law created the legal framework for both online and in-person sports betting, paving the way for a regulated market overseen by the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC).

Missouri's sports betting culture is spearheaded by the Kansas City Chiefs, a widely popular NFL franchise, who have grown even further in popularity across the US due to recent Super Bowl successes. Baseball betting is also popular in the state, with both the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals competing in MLB. St. Louis Blues are the NHL team in the state, with Sporting Kansas City the most local soccer team.

Missouri bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Missouri Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since March 2024
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? No, college betting, including on in-state teams and player props, is currently fully legal in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper got the ball rolling when he signed S154 in July 2019. While this only permitted retail betting at Tribal casinos, mobile betting would be tossed into the mix two years later with the passing of HB 347. Mobile betting finally blasted off on March 11, 2024. Eight online bookmakers are now operating with licenses from the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The Eastern Band of Cherokee also operates retail sports betting operations in three tribal casinos.

North Carolina has one of the most passionate sports cultures in the US, driven by NFL side the Carolina Panthers and NBA franchise the Charlotte Hornets. The Carolina Hurricanes are the state's NHL representatives, while Carolina sports bettors often focus heavily on college sports betting, given that wagers on all college sports, including player props, is legal in Carolina. The most followed college teams are the Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina Tar Heels, and NC State Wolfpack.

North Carolina bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our North Carolina Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since June 2018
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, betting on in-state college teams is illegal, however, betting on college player props is allowed in New Jersey

New Jersey was set to legalize sports betting back in 2012, but federal laws derailed the plan. That is, until the PASPA decision came down in May 2018. New Jersey became the first state to adopt regulated sports betting post-PASPA. The Garden State launched retail and online sports betting in less than three months. The first bets were submitted on August 1, 2018. It’s worth noting that several New Jersey politicians, including Senator Raymond Lesniak and Governor Chris Christie, played huge roles in PASPA’s demise and the birth of legal sports betting in the United States.

New Jersey is home to millions of sports fans and sports bettors, with professional franchises across the US' most popular sports across the state. New Jersey bettors can wager on the New York Giants, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles across the NFL season, as well as NBA franchise the New York Knicks. Hockey fans in the state often follow the New Jersey Devils, with Rutgers Scarlet Knights the leading college team in the state.

New Jersey bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our New Jersey Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since June 2019
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited. Betting on in-state college teams is also illegal

The passing of SB 2614 was the catalyst for legal sports betting in the Empire State. The first betting apps and retail sportsbooks went live in January 2022 following the approval of sports betting into law in 2019. The New York State Gaming Commission has granted licenses to 9 sportsbook operators. 11 New York retail casinos also house licensed bookmakers like Fanatics.

New York is the home of several major franchises, which drive the sports betting culture within the state. Football bettors can wager on NFL teams the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills, with basketball fans following the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks. The state is also a hotspot for baseball betting, with two MLB teams in New York; the Yankees and the Mets.

New York bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our New York Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since December 2021
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Ohio entered the legal sports betting fray when when sports betting was signed into legislation law in December 2021. However, it would take a while for the first bookmakers to open for business. It’s a long story, but the upshot is that things finally got rolling on January 1, 2023. Since then, the Ohio Casino Control Commission has licensed 20 online bookmakers and 14 retail outlets, including two Fanatics Sportsbook retail locations at Progressive Field (home of the Cleveland Guardians) and Nationwide Arena (home of the Columbus Blue Jackets).

Sports betting popularity in Ohio is driven by the range of elite professional franchises in the state, including two NFL teams; the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals. Basketball betting is also popular with Ohio residents, mostly on the Cleveland Cavaliers and college teams. Ohio is also home to two MLB sides; the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians.

Ohio bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Ohio Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since November 2018
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited

Pennsylvania approved legal sports betting in 2017. This is why the Keystone State was able to launch legal sports betting so quickly after the PASPA ruling in 2018. With the framework already in place, the Keystone State’s first retail sportsbooks opened on November 15, 2018. Online betting went live a few months later on May 28, 2019. No fewer than a dozen online sports betting sites and 17 land-based sportsbooks legally operate under Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board licenses. 

There is no shortage of sports betting options in Pennsylvania, with two NFL teams, an NBA franchise, an MLB team, and an NHL representative, plus several popular collegiate programs. The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers drive the football sports betting interest across the state, with the Philadelphia 76ers a popular basketball betting option. The Philadelphia Phillies are the state's MLB side, and the Pittsburgh Penguins compete in MLB.

Pennsylvania bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Pennsylvania Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since November 2020
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? No, Tennessee operates an online-only sports betting model
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited. Live betting on college teams is also illegal

While Tennessee offers legal sports betting, it does so differently than most other states. The passing of the Tennessee Sports Gaming Act in 2019 was the linchpin for legalized sports betting in the Volunteer State. Online bookmakers started launching on November 1, 2020. There are now 13 sports betting apps up and running in the state. They operate under licenses from the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council. Retail sports betting still isn’t legal in Tennessee.

Tennessee is home to two major franchises, the Tennessee Titans, who compete in the NFL, and the Memphis Grizzlies, who play in the NBA. These teams drive the sports betting popularity within the state. Tennessee also has a hockey team, the Nashville Predators, as well as an MLS contingent in Nashville SC. Sports betting within the state is driven further by several college teams, including Tennessee Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores.

Tennessee bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Tennessee Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since June 2023
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? No, Vermont only permits online and mobile sports wagering
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited. Betting on in-state college teams is also illegal

Vermont sports bettors finally reached their destination when legal online sports betting launched in the Green Mountain State on January 1, 2024.  This happened just 6 months after HB 127 got approval in June 2023. Because Vermont is such a small market, some operators have hesitated to enter it. In 2025, just three online bookmakers are operating there. Still, those sportsbooks have taken in over $300 million in bets since going live. Retail sports betting is legal now, but the state has no land-based sportsbooks. 

Sports betting in Vermont is driven by college programs within the state, as well as professional franchises both in and near Vermont. The state doesn't have an NBA representative, but many basketball fans opt to follow the Boston Celtics. The New England Patriots are the NFL team with the biggest following in Vermont, with the Boston Bruins and Boston Red Sox also popular.

Vermont bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Vermont Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since April 2020
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? Yes, player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited. Betting on in-state college teams is also illegal

Virginia became the 13th state to launch legal sports betting when the market launched on January 21, 2021, nine months after legalizing sports betting. The Virginia Lottery has issued betting licenses to 16 online operators, including Fanatics. There are also three retail sports betting venues located in three of the state’s casinos. 

Virginia has a rich sporting history, with several key franchises boosting the sports betting culture within the state. The Washington Commanders are Virginia's NFL team, with the Washington Wizards competing in the NBA - hockey bettors in the state often wager on the Washington Capitals. Virginia also has a passionate college sports culture, led by the Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, and Old Dominion Monarchs.

Virginia bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Virginia Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since March 2018
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? Yes
  • Restrictions on college betting? No, college betting, including on in-state teams and player props, is currently fully legal in West Virginia

West Virginia must have seen the downfall of PASPA coming, as it had already legalized sports betting in March 2018. That was mere weeks before the landmark decision came down. The first online bookmaker went live in December 2018. There are now 10 online sports betting sites in the state, and the West Virginia Lottery Commission licenses them. Bettors can also place bets in person at any of the state’s five brick-and-mortar betting outlets.

College programs are very popular in West Virginia, both from a fan and betting perspective. College betting is fully legal across team and player markets, which aids this popularity. The most followed college teams in the state include West Virginia Mountaineers and Marshall Thundering Herd. There is also professional sports betting options in the state, with two NFL teams in the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

West Virginia bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our West Virginia Sports Betting page.

  • Legal? Yes, since April 2021
  • Online? Yes
  • Retail? No, Wyoming only permits online and mobile sports wagering
  • Restrictions on college betting? No, college betting, including on in-state teams and player props, is currently fully legal in Wyoming

Where is online sports betting legal? Since lawmakers approved HB 0133 in April 2021, it’s legal in Wyoming. The bill gave the Wyoming Gaming Commission the green light to issue licenses. These online sportsbooks began launching on September 1, 2021. Five online sportsbooks are available, including Famatics. Retail sports betting isn’t legal, but that may change as the state’s tribes lobby hard to offer sports betting in Tribal casinos. 

While Wyoming isn't blessed with a wide array of professional sports teams, they are passionate about college sports, and the lack of restrictions across college sports betting makes it a popular betting option within the state. Leading college programs across football and basketball include the Wyoming Cowboys and Wyoming Cowgirls. The sole NFL franchise in the state is the Denver Broncos, who have a major following in Wyoming.

Wyoming bettors can get up to $1000 in FanCash when joining Fanatics Sportsbook.

For more information visit our Wyoming Sports Betting page.

State governments have not been as keen to legalize online casino gambling as they have been to legalize sports betting. Only seven American states offer regulated online casino gaming (Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia) - a far cry from the 38 that allow sports betting. 

As with sports betting, the legality of online casino gaming rests in the hands of each state. As such, online gambling laws differ from state to state. One rule that all states share is that online casino operators can only accept physically located players within that state. For example, someone who’s currently in Wisconsin or Minnesota can’t play at a Michigan site. Only players physically located in Michigan can.

Specifically, Fanatics Casino is currently available online in four US states - Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Let’s take a closer look at these states which have legalized online casino gambling.

Michigan

Michigan legalized online casino gambling in 2021. The Michigan Gaming Control Board is tasked with licensing and regulating operators in the state.

Today, virtual casino goers can choose from over a dozen big-name online casinos to complement its 26 land-based venues.

Michigan’s online casino revenues hit $2.44 billion in 2024, bringing in much-needed tax dollars to the struggling state.

New Jersey

New Jersey legalized online casino gambling back in 2013. By that time, casino gambling had already been legalized for over 35 years. It was and still is a huge gambling destination for Americans and foreigners alike. 

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement set the regulatory bar by proving that online gambling could be successfully regulated.

It continues to work with other state and international regulators to maintain integrity and make the industry safer.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania made its foray into legal and regulated online casino gambling in 2017. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is responsible for licensing and enforcing regulations.

Despite the state’s high gambling tax rate and expensive licensing fees, the state is home to 20+ online casinos, which combine to generate close to $200 million in monthly revenues.

Those figures don’t include revenues from the 17 retail casinos that operate throughout the state. 

West Virginia

West Virginia’s online casino industry has seen steady increases in gambling revenues since the state legalized online casinos in 2019. October 2024 was a record-breaking month with revenues hovering around $23.4 million.

In 2025, no fewer than nine online casinos are licensed and regulated by the West Virginia Lottery Commission.

That’s a blessing for casino buffs who want access to more gambling options than the state’s five racinos can offer.

FAQs

What’s the difference between online and retail sports betting?

Online sports betting happens when bets are staked and paid over the internet. Retail sports betting places bets and receives payments in person at a land-based venue. 

Can I use a sportsbook app when I travel to different states?

Of course. However, you may only use a sports betting app for wagering if you are physically located in the same state where the sportsbook is licensed.

Each state has the power to implement its own gambling laws. Simply put, residents and politicians in some states are more open to the idea of online sports betting than those in other regions.

Do I need to be a resident of a state to bet there?

You don’t have to be a resident of a state to bet there. However, you must be physically located within the state to bet there.