Sports betting legislation in the US exploded after the nullification of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May of 2018, allowing all states to legalize locally regulated sports betting within their borders. The legal sports betting landscape looks completely different from before PASPA's repeal, and nearly every corner of the country represents a ripe potential gambling opportunity for American sports fans and sportsbook patrons.
While some regions passed sports betting laws in anticipation of the SCOTUS ruling on PASPA, since 2018, most areas have either passed laws allowing sportsbook gambling or have pending legislation on the docket, with only a handful of states completely uninterested.
States With Active Sports Betting Legislation
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AK Sports Betting Legislation
- HB 145 Would Legalize Mobile Sports Betting In Alaska
- The Next Stop Is A Hearing In The House Labor & Commerce Committee
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HI Sports Betting Legislation
- Three Senate Bills And One House Bill Have Been Introduced In 2025
- Legislation Is Aiming To Legalize Digital Sports Betting In Hawaii
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OK Sports Betting Legislation
- Five Oklahoma Sports Betting Bills Were Introduced In 2025
- State-Regulated And Native Controlled Sportsbooks Are Being Discussed
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GA Sports Betting Legislation
- Numerous Georgia Sports Betting Bills Have Been Filed In 2025
- A Constitutional Amendment And Voter Approval Is Required
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MN Sports Betting Legislation
- 7 Minnesota Sports Betting Bills Are Being Debated In 2025
- If Passed, Tribes Can Host In-Person & Mobile Sportsbooks
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SC Sports Betting Legislation
- There Are Currently Three South Carolina Sports Betting Bills In 2025
- Mobile Sports Betting In SC Would Become Legal If The South Carolina Sports Wagering Act Passes
States That Have Passed Legislation For Legal Sports Betting
The following states have passed legislation specifically making domestic sports betting legal in one or more forms. Some of these states have not yet launched their betting operations or infrastructure, as indicated with a ** notation.
Arizona Sports Betting
- AZ Sports Betting Bill Signed Into Law In April 2021
- Format: Online, Mobile
- Latest AZ Sports Betting News
Arkansas Sports Betting
- AR Sports Betting Bill: Voter-Approved October 2018
- Format: Brick-and-Mortar, Mobile Sportsbooks
- Latest AR Sports Betting News
Colorado Sports Betting
- CO Sports Betting Bill: HB-19
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest CO Sports Betting News
Connecticut Sports Betting
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile - Debut Pending
- Latest CT Sports Betting News
Delaware Sports Betting
- DE Sports Betting Bill: Legalized in 2009
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest DE Sports Betting News
Washington DC Sports Betting
- Washington DC Sports Betting Bill: B22-094 May 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar, Mobile, Online
- Latest Washington DC Sports Betting News
Florida Sports Betting
- Florida Sports Betting Bill: SB 2 A
- Format: Brick and Mortar, Mobile, Online
- Latest Florida Sports Betting News
Illinois Sports Betting
- IL Sports Betting Bill: SB0690 June 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest IL Sports Betting News
Indiana Sports Betting
- N Sports Betting Bill: H1015 May 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest IN Sports Betting News
Iowa Sports Betting
- IA Sports Betting Bill: SF617 May 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest IA Sports Betting News
Kansas Sports Betting
- KS Sports Betting Bill: HB 2470
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest KS Sports Betting News
Kentucky Sports Betting
- KY Sports Betting Bill: HB 551
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest KY Sports Betting News
Louisiana Sports Betting
- LA Sports Betting Bill: LA SB130
- Format: In-Person (coming soon)
- Latest LA Sports Betting News
Maine Sports Betting
- ME Sports Betting Bill: LD 585
- Format: Approved of Mobile, Online
- Latest ME Sports Betting News
Maryland Sports Betting
- MD Sports Betting Bill: MD SB4
- Format: Approved of Mobile, Online, In-Person
- Latest MD Sports Betting News
Massachusetts Sports Betting
- MA Sports Betting Bill: HB 5164
- Format: Approved Mobile, Online, In-Person
- Latest MA Sports Betting News
Michigan Sports Betting
- MI Sports Betting Regulations: HB 4916
- Format: Brick and Mortar, Online, Mobile
- Latest MI Sports Betting News
Mississippi Sports Betting
- MS Sports Betting Regulations: MGC 2018
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest MS Sports Betting News
Missouri Sports Betting
- MO Sports Betting Regulations: Amendment 2
- Format: In-Person, Online, Mobile
- Latest MO Sports Betting News
Montana Sports Betting
- MT Sports Betting Bill: HB725 May 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest MT Sports Betting News
Nebraska Sports Betting
- NE Sports Betting Bill: LB 561
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest NE Sports Betting News
New Hampshire Sports Betting
- NH Sports Betting Bill: HB-480
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Mobile / Online
- Latest NH Sports Betting News
New Jersey Sports Betting
- NJ Sports Betting Bill: A4111 June 2018
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest NJ Sports Betting News
North Carolina Sports Betting
- NC Sports Betting Bill: SB154 July 2019
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest NC Sports Betting News
North Dakota Sports Betting
- NC Sports Betting Bill: N/A Domestic Tribal Only
- Format: Brick and Mortar
- Latest NC Sports Betting News
Ohio Sports Betting
- Ohio Sports Betting Bill: House Bill 29
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest Ohio Sports Betting News
Pennsylvania Sports Betting
- PA Sports Betting Bill: HB271 October 2017
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest PA Sports Betting News
Rhode Island Sports Betting
- RI Sports Betting Bill: H7200 June 2018
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Mobile / Online
- Latest RI Sports Betting News
South Dakota Sports Betting
- SD Sports Betting Bill: SJR501 November 2020
- Format: Simply Allows For Sports Betting
- Latest SD Sports Betting News
Tennessee Sports Betting
- TN Sports Betting Bill: HB0001/SB016 May 2019
- Format: Online - launched Nov 1, 2020
- Latest TN Sports Betting News
Vermont Sports Betting
- VT Sports Betting Bills: H127
- Format: Online and Mobile Sportsbook Apps
- Latest VT Sports Betting News
Virginia Sports Betting
- VA Sports Betting Bills: HB896 / SB384 April 22, 2020
- Format: Online and Mobile Sportsbook Apps** - pending launch
- Latest VA Sports Betting News
Washington Sports Betting
- WA Sports Betting Bill: EHB 2638 March 22, 2020
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online and Mobile (on-premises only)
- Latest WA Sports Betting News
West Virginia Sports Betting
- WV Sports Betting Bill: H2751/S415 Was Passed March 2018
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online / Mobile
- Latest WV Sports Betting News
Wisconsin Sports Betting
- WI Sports Betting Bill: N/A Tribal Only
- Format: Brick and Mortar / Online (geo-tracked, on site only)
- Latest WI Sports Betting News
Wyoming Sports Betting
- WY Sports Betting Bill: N/A Mobile/Online Only
- Format: Online/Mobile
- Latest WY Sports Betting News
The following states are offering sports wagering through existing laws or tribal compacts that allow betting and did not have to pass additional legislation in order to legally offer sportsbook gambling.
Oregon Sports Betting
- Format: Limited Mobile Betting & Sports Betting at One or more Tribal Casinos
- Latest OR Sports Betting News
These states have expressed interest in regulating domestic sports betting but do not have any pending legislation for sportsbooks at this time. Included are states with don't currently have pending legislation by state lawmakers but will have one or more gambling measures on the ballot in 2026.
- Alabama
- California
- Texas
States With No Sports Betting Legislation In 2026
There are fewer than a dozen states that have not yet hopped on the sports betting bandwagon. Their disinterest or hesitation could stem from a variety of reasons, but it is possible they want to sit back and see how this plays out for other states. One of the strongest motivating factors for many of the states that have moved forward is the economic benefit.
States struggling financially see the benefit of this type of massive revenue stream. Smaller states may hesitate simply due to facing a small customer base. With interstate gambling compacts now in question due to the reinterpretation of the Wire Act, sharing bettor pools is off the table until that is sorted out, which could deter state lawmakers in smaller or less populous states.
Sports bettors in states that haven't passed any sports betting legislation or that have done so on a very limited basis still have some great options, though. Placing bets online through offshore sportsbooks that are operating legally within the industry is not prohibited. You can find our recommendations for legitimate US online sports betting in our sportsbook reviews section.
New Jersey's Contribution As The Pioneer of United States Sports Betting Legalization
Anyone who enjoys state-regulated sports betting outside of Nevada will owe a debt of gratitude to New Jersey. It is their willingness to take on the establishment that resulted in this newfound freedom American bettors now have to partake in domestic sports gambling. NJ's tenacious court battles against US professional and collegiate sports leagues brought us to where we are today. While they were being told to sit down and shut up over and over, the Garden State refused and kept pushing back against the unfair regulations imposed by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.
None of the legislation or sports betting bills mentioned on this page would exist were it not for New Jersey fighting the good fight on behalf of states' rights. NJ has undeniably brought unprecedented transformation to the US betting market, and personally, we thank them for it.