A closer look at state-by-state sports betting boom

Jade Denosta August 1, 2024

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A closer look at state-by-state sports betting boom

The sports betting sector in the United States has dramatically transformed since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2018, which overturned the country’s federal ban. This decision has led to rapid industry growth. However, it has also resulted in a complex patchwork of state laws and regulations.

In 1992, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) effectively banned sports betting nationwide, with Nevada being the sole exception. This changed in 2018 when the Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association struck down PASPA, giving states the autonomy to legalise and regulate sports gambling within their borders.

Following the ruling, numerous states seized the opportunity to legalise sports betting, leading to significant revenue generation and the creation of new industries. Some states have chosen to limit sports betting to brick-and-mortar establishments, while others have fully embraced online platforms.

Below is a list of states where online sports betting is legal, along with the operators authorised to conduct business in each state:

StatesOnline Sportsbooks
ArizonaBally Bet
Bet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
ArkansasBetly Sportsbook
BetSaracen
Oaklawn Sports
ColoradoBally Bet
Bet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betsafe Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
Circa Sports
ClutchBet Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
PointsBet Sportsbook
SI Sportsbook
Tipico Sportsbook
ConnecticutDraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
PlaySugarHouse Sportsbook
DelawareBetRivers Sportsbook
FloridaHard Rock Bet
IllinoisBetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
Circa Sports
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
IndianaBet365 Sportsbook
BetAmerica Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
IowaBally Bet
Bet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
Circa Sports
ClutchBet Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Tipico Sportsbook
KansasBetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
ESPN BET
KentuckyBet365 Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
ESPN BET
LouisianaBet365 Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
ClutchBet Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
ESPN BET
PointsBet Sportsbook
MaineCaesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
MarylandBetfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
betPARX Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
MassachusettsBally Bet
BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
MichiganBetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
FireKeepers Sportsbook
Four Winds Casino Sportsbook
Golden Nugget Sportsbook
PlayEagle
Play Gun Lake
SI Sportsbook
NevadaAtlantis Casino Race and Sports Book
BConnected Sports
BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
Circa Sports
Golden Nugget Sports
Nevada Sports Book
South Point Sports
STN Sports
Tipico Sportsbook
Westgate Superbook
Wynn Sports
New HampshireDraftKings Sportsbook
New JerseyBet365 Sportsbook
BetPARX Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Borgata Sports
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Golden Nugget Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
Prime Sportsbook
SuperBook Sportsbook
Tipico Sportsbook
New YorkBally Bet
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Resorts World BET
WynnBET
North CarolinaBet365 Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
OhioBally Bet
Bet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
betJACK
BetMGM Sportsbook
betPARX Sportsbook
Betr
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
MVGBet
Prime Sportsbook
Superbook
Tipico Sportsbook
OregonDraftKings Sportsbook
PennsylvaniaBet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
betParx Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Betway Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Play SugarHouse
Wind Creek Sportsbook
Rhode IslandSportsbook Rhode Island
TennesseeBetly
BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
Superbook Sports
Tennessee Action 24/7
VermontDraftKings Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
VirginiaBally Bet
Bet365 Sportsbook
Betfred Sportsbook
BetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Golden Nugget Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet
SI Sportsbook
Washington, D.C.BetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
West VirginiaBetMGM Sportsbook
BetRivers Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
WyomingBetMGM Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
List of states in the U.S. and their legal online sports betting operators. Source: SiGMA

A handful of states have opted to restrict sports betting to physical locations such as casinos rather than offering online or mobile wagering options. These states include Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. While these states have legalised sports gambling, access remains limited compared to jurisdictions that have embraced a broader approach.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision, the sports betting industry carries on to expand at a remarkable pace. Online betting has gained immense popularity, with various operators offering services across multiple states. This growth has brought considerable economic benefits, including job creation and increased tax revenues.

Despite the industry’s rapid expansion, major states like California, Texas, and Georgia have yet to legalise sports betting. These large potential markets continue to attract interest from betting operators eager to venture into these untapped markets. As the industry matures, market consolidation is anticipated, with a few dominant operators likely to emerge.

Regulatory and ethical considerations

The expansion of sports betting in the United States has brought regulatory and ethical challenges to the forefront with much debate. States are tasked with ensuring that sports betting remains a safe and fair activity for all participants. Most have set the minimum age for sports betting at 21, although some exceptions exist. Additionally, regulations require that online bettors be physically located within the state where the wager is placed, regardless of residency.

As the dynamic sports betting industry grows, policymakers and industry stakeholders must address a range of complex issues to ensure the market’s sustainability and responsibility. This includes tackling ethical concerns, preventing gambling addiction, and safeguarding consumer interests.

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