Betting is allowed in the United States under federal law, however, there are some prohibitions on online gambling. Within its borders, each state has the authority to regulate or outlaw the practice. Almost every state, if state-run lotteries are included, can be said to authorize some type of responsible gambling. Tampa Bay News brings you this extensive list to inform you on the legislation of Sports Betting across the USA.
The States on the brink of legalization:
Florida
In Florida, there are no permitted internet casinos; the state does not provide online gambling licenses. Only sweepstakes sites are legal for Floridians. Online casinos and poker in Florida will not be available for at least a year. Offshore casino sites are an alternative where one can play online. While offshore services are not regulated in Florida, they provide a secure gambling service. Sportslens gives a detailed guide to online sports betting in Florida including rankings of the top sportsbooks in Florida, details on what games and bonuses are available to FL residents. There are also dozens of racinos, Native American casinos, and casino cruise ships in Florida.. All Native American casinos are owned by the Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes.
Maryland
Maryland voters approved sports and event betting for the primary purpose of producing income for education by a margin of nearly 2-1 in November 2020.
Louisiana
The vast majority of Louisiana’s 64 parishes approved a ballot proposal allowing “sports wagering activities and operations” in November 2020.
Nebraska
Nebraska voters passed amendments to the state constitution on November 3, 2020, authorizing “all games of chance.”
Here is a list of states which allow sports betting:
North Dakota
Tribal casino operators are already offering retail sports betting in North Dakota.
Connecticut
Connecticut allowed sports betting via a tribal-state compact. The amended compacts must be approved by the federal Department of the Interior within 45 days of Governor Ned Lamont’s signature.
South Dakota
South Dakota’s on-site sports betting is going to be authorized at Deadwood’s casinos starting Sept. 9, 2021. Mobile betting is only allowed in casinos.
Arizona
For market access, some commercial sportsbooks combine with sports venues to offer in-person and mobile betting. Arizona’s mobile and retail sports betting markets opened on Sept. 9, 2021.
Washington
Washington’s tribal casinos opened retail sports betting on Sept. 9. Mobile betting is not authorized statewide but is allowed at tribal casinos. Betting on in-state collegiate games and minor league professional sports is illegal.
Wyoming
On April 5, 2021, Governor Mark Gordon approved mobile-only sports betting. The new law, like Tennessee’s, allows statewide mobile sports betting without a casino. Sept. 1, 2021, online only
North Carolina
North Carolina will legalize sports betting in March 2021. After Gov. The new law allows wagering on college and pro sports, but only at two retail sites.
Virginia
Online betting is authorized, but not on Virginia college sports or certain youth sports. For the first time in any jurisdiction, the Washington Football Team received a sports betting license from the Virginia Lottery in 2021.
Tennessee
The Tennessee Sports Gaming Act makes it possible to gamble on sports through a mobile device without having to go to a physical venue.
Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Lottery had launched a gaming policy, allowing customers to wager on major sports globally through computer or mobile device.
Colorado
Colorado citizens can now register accounts and place bets online through numerous providers starting May 1, 2020. Sports playing is permitted on both mobile and in-store.
Montana
Montana legalized sports gambling in March 2020. The move came after Governor Steve Bullock signed the bill into law that allowed sports betting in Big Sky area through the state lottery.
Michigan
Michigan legalized sports betting on March 11, 2020, with two Detroit-area casinos opening on the same day.
Illinois
On March 9, 2020, Illinois became the first state to legalize sports betting. The decision was made less than a year after the Illinois legislature passed the law.
New Hampshire
On December 30, 2019, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu placed the ceremonial first legal sports wager in the state, on the New England Patriots. The lottery in the state is in charge of regulatory monitoring.
Indiana
On Sept. 1, 2019, legal sports betting became available in many Indiana areas. All sports betting regulations are overseen by the Indiana Gaming Commission, which has awarded licenses to operators all around the state.
Oregon
After a long wait, legal sports betting returned to Oregon on Aug. 27, 2019, with the first bets being placed on-site at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City.
Iowa
On Aug. 15, 2019, Iowa became the first state to legalize sports betting, with various operators opening their doors to customers on the first day.
New York
The first legal sports bets were placed in New York on July 16, 2019. J. Gary Pretlow, a New York state legislator who chairs the state’s racing and wagering committee
Arkansas
The Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort took the first legal sports bets in Arkansas on July 1, 2019.
Rhode Island
On November 26, 2018, the Twin River Casino in Lincoln opened its doors to legal sports betting.
Pennsylvania
In mid-November 2018, the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course took the first legal sports bets in Pennsylvania.
New Mexico
The Santa Ana Star Casino & Hotel placed its first sports wager through Nevada-based USBookmaking on Oct. 16, 2018.
West Virginia
When the Hollywood Casino opened on Aug. 30, 2018, West Virginia was the fifth state to provide lawful and permitted sports betting.
Mississippi
On August 1, 2018, two MGM Resorts casinos in Mississippi took their inaugural sports bets.
New Jersey
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the sports betting bill that had passed the week before on June 11, 2018.
Delaware
On June 5, 2018, Delaware’s three casinos became the first in the state to provide single-game betting on a variety of sports.
Nevada
Nevada is a mature market that has existed for decades and is no longer the only state to allow a wide variety of legal sports betting.
These are all the American states that have allowed sports betting so far and the ones that are at the brink of legalization!