Online gambling is legal in several states across the U.S. and allows bettors to place sports, horse racing and casino bets through regulated sites – many even offering mobile support – but it is essential to first familiarize yourself with any state regulations related to wagering before placing one, so as to avoid any conflicts with local gaming authorities.
Nevada is famous for its casinos and poker rooms, but this state also provides legal online gambling through regulated platforms. These games include popular casino classics like blackjack, roulette and video poker – making Nevada one of the most popular US markets for this form of entertainment – although Nevada still needs to provide more options when it comes to its gambling offerings.
New Jersey stands apart, however. Dubbed the “Gold Standard” for sports betting markets, its operators-friendly system has set industry records and taken more bets than Nevada in 2021 alone – with no sign that its dominance will diminish anytime soon.
Oklahoma presents an interesting case. Boasting vast areas of land and numerous tribal casinos, but being reluctant to pass legislation for online casino gambling. Recently however, Oklahoma started moving towards more inclusive forms of online gambling legislation, permitting Hard Rock’s sports betting platform to relaunch after two years in legal limbo.
North Carolina was slow to embrace iGaming, yet finally legalized sports betting at two tribal casinos located miles outside cities in 2019. Furthermore, in 2023 they passed legislation authorizing regulated online sports gambling although it remains uncertain when this will launch.
Mississippi is a state that often views gambling with suspicion; nonetheless, they did pass retail sports betting in 2017 despite federal prohibition despite only offering it at certain physical locations. Yet Mississippi holds the distinction of becoming the largest state ever to pass sports betting legislation and is expected to grow even more as they expand online sports betting services.
Montana and Mississippi are the only two states where residents cannot legally gamble online, while Idaho allows its seven tribal casinos to provide some level of online gaming; although given Idaho’s conservative climate it is unlikely this will ever take place anytime soon.
Vermont is quickly taking steps towards legal iGaming. They plan to launch a competitive bidding process similar to New York, which could result in tax rates near 50%; nonetheless, Vermont could potentially gain from its neighboring states’ momentum in this regard.