Where Is Sports Betting Legal? 2026 State-by-State Guide | OutKick

As of November 2026, sports betting is legal in 39 US states and Washington, DC, while online betting is available in 31 states and DC. Eight states permit betting only in person, and 11 have not legalised it; the guide sets out the rules and market status across the country.

The article traces the change to the US Supreme Court’s 2018 decision striking down PASPA, which had barred most states from authorising sports betting. It notes that Wisconsin is closest to adding online betting: tribal mobile betting was legalised there in April 2026, but apps have not yet launched. State rules also vary on minimum ages, college bets and which operators may offer services.