Mobile sports betting has exploded in popularity across the US, offering convenience and accessibility․ However, it’s not legal everywhere․ This article provides a detailed overview of states where mobile sports betting is currently legal, as of late 2023/early 2024․ Regulations are constantly evolving, so this information is subject to change․
States with Legal Mobile Sports Betting
Here’s a breakdown, categorized for clarity․ We’ll cover launch dates, key operators, and notable features where applicable․
Fully Legal & Operational
- Arizona: Launched September 2021․ Operators include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Arkansas: Limited mobile betting (in-person registration required)․ Launched March 2022․ Betly is the primary operator․
- Colorado: Launched May 2020․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, PointsBet are available․
- Connecticut: Launched October 2021․ FanDuel, DraftKings, and PlayStar operate․
- Illinois: Launched March 2020 (with in-person registration initially, now largely online)․ FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, PointsBet․
- Indiana: Launched October 2019․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, PointsBet․
- Iowa: Launched August 2019․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, PointsBet․
- Kansas: Launched September 2022․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Kentucky: Launched September 2023․ FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Louisiana: Launched January 2022 (parish-by-parish approval)․ DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM․
- Maryland: Launched November 2022․ FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Massachusetts: Launched March 2023․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, WynnBET․
- Michigan: Launched January 2021․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, PointsBet․
- Mississippi: Limited mobile betting (in-person registration)․ Launched August 2022․
- Nevada: Long-established, but mobile registration requirements exist․ BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, WynnBET․
- New Jersey: Pioneering state, launched November 2018․ Extensive operator list including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, PointsBet, and many others․
- New York: Launched January 2022․ FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, PointsBet․
- Ohio: Launched January 2023․ FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Pennsylvania: Launched May 2019․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, PointsBet․
- Rhode Island: Launched March 2024․ Bally Bet and Sportradar are live․
- Tennessee: Launched November 2020 (entirely online)․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Virginia: Launched January 2021․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
- Vermont: Launched January 2024․ DraftKings and FanDuel are live․
- West Virginia: Launched August 2019․ DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook․
States with Legislation Pending/Future Potential
Several states are actively considering legislation to legalize mobile sports betting․ These include:
- California: Ongoing debate, potential ballot initiatives․
- Texas: Significant political hurdles, but growing support․
- Florida: Legal challenges surrounding existing compacts․
- Georgia: Repeated attempts at legislation have failed, but discussions continue․
Important Considerations
Age Restrictions: Generally, you must be 21 or older to participate in mobile sports betting․
Location Restrictions: You must be physically located within the state borders where mobile betting is legal․
Responsible Gambling: Resources are available if you or someone you know has a gambling problem․ (e․g․, 1-800-GAMBLER)․
