More than three years have passed since the Supreme Court overturned the federal prohibition on sports betting, allowing the state to authorize it if they so want.
So, where are we now? What states are operating, and how are they faring? What states are about to go live? What states are now on hold? We’ve collected a complete list of all 50 states (plus Washington, D.C.) and predicted legalization dates for each.
Almost every state has contemplated legalizing sports betting, but the fact is that more than a dozen states will not see full internet sports betting for a long time owing to deep-seated political resistance to gaming or intricate tribal connections.
Legal Gambling Ages in the United States
The legal gambling age in the United States varies widely by state and by game. You can check out some of the best online casino games at Casinofy USA.
The age restrictions for each jurisdiction are shown in the list below.
- Alabama- 18 for Bingo and Lottery. 19 for Poker. 21 for Casino.
- Alaska- 19 for Bingo. 21 for Casino.
- Arizona- 18 for Bingo and Lottery. 21 for Horse Racing, Casino & Poker.
- Arkansas- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Poker. 21 for Casino & Sports.
- California*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Colorado- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Connecticut- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Delaware- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Florida- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing & Poker. 21 for Casino.
- Georgia- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Poker & Casino.
- Idaho- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Poker & Casino.
- Illinois- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Indiana- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Iowa- 18 for Bingo. 21 for Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Kansas- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Kentucky- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino & Poker.
- Louisiana- 18 for Bingo & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Lottery & Poker.
- Maine- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Maryland- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Massachusetts- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Michigan*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino & Poker. 21 for Sports
- Minnesota*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing & Poker. 21 for Casino.
- Mississippi- 18 for Bingo & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Missouri- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Montana- 18 for Casino, Poker, Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing & Sports.
- Nebraska- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 19 for Lottery. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Nevada- 21 for Bingo, Horse Racing, Casino, Poker & Sports.
- New Hampshire- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Poker & Sports. 21 for Casino.
- New Jersey- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- New Mexico- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- New York*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing & Poker. 21 for Casino & Sports.
- North Carolina- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- North Dakota- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Ohio- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino and Poker.
- Oklahoma*– 16 for Bingo. 18 for Lottery & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Oregon*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Pennsylvania- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Rhode Island- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino, and Poker. 21 for Sports.
- South Carolina- 18 for Bingo & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- South Dakota- 18 for Lottery & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Tennessee- 18 for Bingo & Lottery. 21 for Casino & Sports.
- Texas – 18 for Bingo & Lottery. 21 for Horse Racing, Casino & Poker.
- Vermont- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Virginia- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing & Poker. 21 for Casino & Sports.
- Washington*- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing. 21 for Casino & Sports.
- Washington DC- 18 for Bingo, Lottery, Horse Racing, Casino & Poker.
- West Virginia- 18 for Bingo, Lottery & Horse Racing. 21 for Casino, Poker & Sports.
- Wisconsin*- 18 for Bingo & Lottery. 21 for Casino & Poker.
- Wyoming- 18 for Casino, Bingo & Lottery. 21 for Poker.
*Native American Reservations are physically located in this state, where all provided gaming activities, regardless of state legislation, have a minimum age of 18.
* If a game is not listed, it is unlawful or not available in that state. For example, Hawaii and Utah do not permit any form of legal gaming.
