Online gambling has grown into an enormous business over recent years. Many states have legalized it or are exploring legalization, while many more may soon follow. But is all form of gambling available everywhere? Our interactive map below can help you discover which states permit online gambling.
Sports betting is by far the most prevalent form of online gambling in America today, with nearly every state offering some form of sports gambling legalization every year. A revised Wire Act was helpful in creating this expansion as it only prohibits interstate transmission of sports gambling information but not other types. The first online sportsbooks began operating by 2021 with over 12 launching by year’s end.
Lotteries are another popular form of online gambling. Most states operate lottery systems, selling tickets online as well as through mobile apps for mobile device use. Furthermore, certain states offer social casinos where virtual currency holds no real value and sweepstake casinos where participants can win cash or prizes without ever risking real money – two other popular forms of virtual casino play!
Idaho lacks legal online gambling; however, the state boasts land-based casinos and horse racing tracks as well as social casinos and a state lottery. Daily Fantasy Sports gambling isn’t allowed but residents may legally gamble at offshore websites that don’t hold US gambling licenses.
New Hampshire recently legalized online sports betting through one provider that operates all sportsbooks within its borders. Residents can also gamble on lottery games and Daily Fantasy Sports using mobile apps in New Hampshire, while in Rhode Island residents can now wager on sports and casino games via online platforms.
Oklahoma boasts a lottery, horse racetrack and Indian casino; however, its gambling laws remain some of the strictest nationwide. This may be partly attributable to Oklahoma’s longstanding conflict with tribal members who lobby strongly against sports gambling and other forms of online gambling.
Alabama faces an uphill climb when it comes to legalizing online gambling. Their 2022 elections witnessed two separate ballot initiatives fail; nevertheless, lawmakers have expressed interest in permitting sports betting after 2022 NFL season is underway; in the meantime residents can wager on a variety of sports through tribal casinos in Alabama.
California has an intricate tribal situation, yet is showing increasing interest in legalizing some forms of online gambling. Legislators recently considered legislation that would permit sports betting but not casinos – something voters approved a ballot initiative to do in 2022 that ultimately fell short in its goals.