What States Allow Online Gambling
Legal status of online gambling varies across states, with some prohibiting all forms while others have made some forms legal or allowed it. Many states have created regulatory frameworks to govern this industry while some even partner with land-based casinos to offer sports betting products regulated by these frameworks. Legalities surrounding online gambling have changed considerably over time following decisions by the Department of Justice to change how it interprets federal law, so what states allow online gambling will continually evolve as lawmakers and regulators adapt to new circumstances.
Michigan regulates and licenses online gambling sites that offer casino games and poker; however, no sportsbook exists as of yet; residents 21 years old or over can place bets on horse racing events online but wagering on any in-state collegiate sporting events is forbidden.
Colorado legalizes online gambling through sports betting and daily fantasy sports wagers; however, bets on college teams remain unavailable. Furthermore, Colorado provides various lottery games online. Furthermore, Colorado participates in an agreement with Nevada for player pooling online poker gaming.
Montana is currently working to legalize sports betting but iGaming remains illegal; legislation may soon pass to allow this form of iGaming to become available to its residents.
Indiana may allow sports betting, but does not currently permit online casinos or any form of iGaming such as online casino gaming. While attempts have been made by state legislature to pass bills that would enable these forms of gaming in Indiana but none were successful.
New Hampshire recently legalized sports betting, with one operator providing desktop and mobile apps as the service to residents aged 21 or over who can place bets on sports, horse races and daily fantasy sports. Furthermore, New Hampshire will soon amend their iGaming laws in 2024 so as to enable the full range of casino gaming as well as sports betting options.
Rhode Island recently legalized online casino and sports betting, but not poker. An iGaming bill passed in 2020 extended Bally’s casino monopoly to include online gambling; it will go live by March 2024.
Pennsylvania unveiled an online sportsbook six months after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA and plans to add additional licensees by 2023. Unlike many states, Pennsylvania does not require players to sign up in person – an advantage many other states lack.
Oklahoma has not legalized online gambling yet; however, a bill to do so was approved last month. Meanwhile, gambling can still be found through the state lottery website.