United States
Online gambling laws by state
Click a state to see whether real-money online casinos, sports betting, online poker and sweepstakes casinos are legal there, who regulates them and which casinos hold a licence. Every status comes from the state regulator's own pages.
8states with legal online casinos33states with online sports betting
Legal & licensedState monopoly / varies by stateNo specific lawNot legalNot yet covered
Colours show sports betting status. Open a state for the full picture: online casinos, sports betting, poker and sweepstakes.
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This is general information taken from regulators' and governments' own published pages, not legal advice. Gambling law changes; check the regulator's current rules before you play.
Where to next
US sweepstakes casinos The legal route in most states, with each casino's exclusions.Gambling laws worldwide The same breakdown for 45 countries outside the US.Crypto casinos Most restrict US players — each list is cited on its report.How we source every fact Each status links to the regulator or statute behind it.