Betting by State: A Comprehensive Guide

State sports betting guide

Sports betting is legal and regulated on a state-by-state basis. This means different states offer different options for sports bettors. Here’s an overview of each state with some form of legal sports betting.

Full List of States With Legal Mobile Betting

Arizona – Regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming
Arkansas – Regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission
Colorado – Regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming
Connecticut – Regulated by the Connecticut Lottery
Delaware – Regulated by the Delaware Lottery
Florida – Regulated by the Florida Gaming Control Commission
Illinois – Regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board
Indiana – Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission
Iowa – Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Kansas – Regulated by the Kansas Lottery
Kentucky – Regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Louisiana – Regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Maine – Regulated by the Maine Gaming Control Unit
Maryland – Regulated by the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency
Massachusetts – Regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Michigan – Regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board
Nevada – Regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board
New Hampshire – Regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery
New Jersey – Regulated by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement
New York – Regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission
North Carolina – Regulated by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission
Ohio – Regulated by the Ohio Lottery Commission
Oregon – Regulated by the Oregon Lottery
Pennsylvania – Regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Puerto Rico – Regulated by the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
Rhode Island – Regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery
Tennessee – Regulated by the Tennessee Lottery
Vermont – Regulated by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
Virginia – Regulated by the Virginia Lottery
Washington, D.C. – Regulated by the DC Lottery
West Virginia – Regulated by the West Virginia Lottery
Wyoming – Regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission

Top 5 Sportsbooks

Some states have many online sports betting options and others as little as one. We have put together a list of the BleacherBet top 5 sportsbooks based based on multiple factors including: customer reviews, options, usability, new user signup promotions, bonuses, boosts, ease of transactions and more.

bet365

Promo Available in: NJ, CO, OH, IA, KY, LA, IN, AZ, NC

Pennsylvania Only Promo

One of our favorite things about bet365 is its robust coverage of international sports. It’s by far the best site to use if you like to bet on soccer,

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook is the best sports betting app in any market. If user experience and ease of use are important to you, it should be your first choice.

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook’s welcome bonus starts things off right, giving you up to $1,000 back as a bonus bet if your first wager loses.

DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings has some of the best odds of any sports betting site, often beating out the competition. The DraftKings app is simply one of the best in the industry. It’s easy to navigate and fast to process your bets.

BETMGM

All States where BETMGM is Available

Nevada Only Promo

Use Promo Code: BLEACHERBROTHERS

BetMGM has one of the best promos in terms of sheer dollar amount value. Place your first bet at BetMGM, and if it loses, you’ll get the wager amount back in bonus bets up to $1,500 maximum.

Sportsbook promotions

SPORTSBOOK	WELCOME BONUS	PROMO CODE
Caesars	Up to $1,000 back as a bonus bet if your first bet loses	No code required
FanDuel	Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets, plus three weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket	No code required
BetMGM	Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses	BLEACHERBROTHERS
BetMGM	Get $250 in Bonus Bets Paid Back! Nevada Only	BLEACHERBROTHERS
DraftKings	Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets and one month of NFL+ Premium	No code required
bet365	Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets or choose a first bet $1,000 safety net.	No code required
bet365	Bet $5 Get $200, plus 50 Spins! Available for PA Only	No code required

How to sign up for an online sportsbook and claim a promotion

Ready to get started with an online sportsbook? Here’s how:

Choose your preferred sportsbook(s) and click our link to head there.
Select “Sign Up,” “Join now,” “Register,” “Create Account” or similar (sportsbooks use different words for this despite the idea being the same).
Provide all the requested and required details: First and last name, username, password, email, phone number, address, date of birth, government-issued photo ID and all or part of your social security number.
If required, enter a promo code when prompted to do so.
Check the boxes indicating you are of legal age and that you accept the terms and conditions.
If necessary, confirm your phone number or email with a code or link sent to you.
Opt-in for your bonus from the promotions page if required.
Make an initial deposit.
Place your first bet.
Collect your bonus bets, if applicable, and continue betting.

Sportsbook sign-ups typically take no more than five minutes. Contact customer support if you run into any problems.

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