Online sports betting is run through the Wabanaki Nations; tribal-exclusive online casino became law in January 2026 (LD 1164), with rules still in progress and launch now targeted for 2027, and a lawsuit challenges the tribal exclusivity.
Retail only, at licensed racetrack casinos. Ballot measures 440 and 441 to legalize online sports betting were trailing with about 45% support in unofficial 3 November 2026 returns (not yet certified).
Sports betting has been legal since 1949 and mobile apps run by Nevada casinos operate statewide (no single launch month); online poker since 2013, but no online casino games.
Tribal casinos offer in-person betting; a tribal-only statewide mobile law was signed on 9 April 2026 but apps had not launched by November 2026. Age varies by tribal casino and was not confirmed for every venue.
Online casino gaming, often called iGaming, is far less widespread than sports betting. Each state that allows it licenses the operators, tests the games and sets its own tax rate and player protections.
State
Launched
Age
Regulator
Connecticut
October 2021
21+
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division
Delaware
October 2013
21+
Delaware Lottery (Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement)
Michigan
January 2021
21+
Michigan Gaming Control Board
New Jersey
November 2013
21+
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Pennsylvania
July 2019
21+
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Rhode Island
March 2024
21+
Rhode Island Lottery
West Virginia
July 2020
21+
West Virginia Lottery Commission
Passed but not launched
Maine: Online sports betting is run through the Wabanaki Nations; tribal-exclusive online casino became law in January 2026 (LD 1164), with rules still in progress and launch now targeted for 2027, and a lawsuit challenges the tribal exclusivity.
Online poker
Real-money online poker is live in 6 states: Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Some of them share player pools through the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, which makes for bigger games.
Playing safely
Only play at casinos licensed in your state. Licensed casinos must verify your identity, keep player funds protected and offer deposit limits and self-exclusion. Compare them on our US online casinos page, or check any brand in our licence checker.
Status checked against state regulators. Laws change, so confirm with your state regulator. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER, or your state line: New York: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369); Arizona: 1-800-NEXT-STEP (1-800-639-8783); Ohio: 1-800-589-9966; Tennessee: 1-800-889-9789 (call or text).
Frequently asked questions
Which states have legal online casinos?
Real-money online casinos are legal and live in 7 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia. Maine has passed a law but not launched yet.
Are sweepstakes and social casinos legal?
Sweepstakes casinos operate under a different legal model and several states have moved to ban them. They are not licensed real-money casinos, so they are not included on this map.
What is the legal age for online casinos?
It is 21 in every state with legal online casinos.
Can I play at an online casino while travelling?
Only while you are physically inside a state where the casino is licensed. Casino apps check your location before every session.
