Sportsbooks · checked July 24, 2026

Legal sports betting is the rule now, not the exception.

As of July 2026, statewide online sports betting is live in 32 jurisdictions including Washington, D.C. Another eight states allow sports betting only at retail locations, and eleven have no legal market at all. Missouri joined most recently, with online wagering launching December 1, 2025. The holdouts still include California, Texas, Georgia and Minnesota.

How to read this market

Sports betting legality is not casino legality.

A state that allows online sportsbooks does not automatically allow online casinos. Only a small group of states regulate both. Check your state page for the full picture before assuming an operator's casino tab is legal where you live.

Each state licenses operators separately. A sportsbook live in 25 states is still illegal in the rest.
Verify a license on the state regulator's published operator list, linked from every one of our state pages.
Offers differ by state, and some states restrict promo language or credits. The offer you see advertised may not be the offer in your state.

The regulated books

Major licensed sportsbooks.

Every brand below holds licenses from state gaming regulators. Availability varies by state, so confirm the operator is listed by your state's regulator before signing up.

01Regulated sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook

Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantly

Paid as eight $25 bonus bets, 7-day expiry, no promo code needed; state list and cutoff dates vary, confirm before signing up

Most states
Casino in iGaming states
Same-game parlays

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

02Regulated sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook

Bet $5 a day, get up to $1,000 in Bet Reset Tokens over 5 days

No promo code needed; tokens expire 24 hours after issuance, resulting bonus bets expire in 7 days (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

Most states
Casino in iGaming states
Live betting

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

03Regulated sportsbook

BetMGM

Bet $10, get up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses

Bonus bets expire in 7 days; not available in DC, Mississippi, Nevada or New York (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

Wide state coverage
Casino in iGaming states
MGM Rewards

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

04Regulated sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook

Bet $1, double your winnings on your next 10 bets

10 profit-boost tokens, each capped at a $25 stake and worth up to $2,500 combined, 14-day expiry per token (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

Wide state coverage
Caesars Rewards
Casino in iGaming states

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

05Regulated sportsbook

bet365

Bet $10, get $150 in bonus bets, win or lose

Bonus bets must be wagered in full before any cashout; available only in bet365's licensed states (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

Growing state list
Live betting depth

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

06Regulated sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook

Bet $1 a day for 10 days, get up to $1,000 in FanCash

100% match per day up to $100, minimum -200 odds; FanCash redeems for bonus bets or Fanatics merchandise (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

FanCash rewards
Broad state coverage

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

07Regulated sportsbook

Hard Rock Bet

Bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins

Paid as six $25 bonus bets, $10 minimum deposit, qualifying bet needs odds of -500 or longer, 7-day expiry (as of July 2026, confirm on site)

Florida's online book
Multiple states

See the current offer Read our review21+ · Terms apply · Availability varies by state

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Quick answers

Common sportsbook questions.

Which states still have no online sports betting?

As of July 2026 the notable holdouts are California, Texas, Georgia, Minnesota, Alabama, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii. Several run ballot or legislative efforts most years, so this list keeps shrinking.

Is betting on an offshore sportsbook the same thing?

No. Offshore books are not licensed by any US state regulator, which means no state-backed dispute process and no local consumer protections. This page lists state-licensed operators only.

Can I use a sportsbook while visiting another state?

Usually yes. Legal betting depends on where you are physically located when you place the bet, verified by geolocation, not on where you live.