State sports betting guide
Sports betting is legal and regulated on a state-by-state basis. This means different states offer different options for sports bettors. Here’s an overview of each state with some form of legal sports betting.
Full List of States With Legal Mobile Betting
- Arizona – Regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming
- Arkansas – Regulated by the Arkansas Racing Commission
- Colorado – Regulated by the Colorado Division of Gaming
- Connecticut – Regulated by the Connecticut Lottery
- Delaware – Regulated by the Delaware Lottery
- Florida – Regulated by the Florida Gaming Control Commission
- Illinois – Regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board
- Indiana – Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission
- Iowa – Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
- Kansas – Regulated by the Kansas Lottery
- Kentucky – Regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
- Louisiana – Regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board
- Maine – Regulated by the Maine Gaming Control Unit
- Maryland – Regulated by the Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency
- Massachusetts – Regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
- Michigan – Regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board
- Nevada – Regulated by the Nevada Gaming Control Board
- New Hampshire – Regulated by the New Hampshire Lottery
- New Jersey – Regulated by the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement
- New York – Regulated by the New York State Gaming Commission
- North Carolina – Regulated by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission
- Ohio – Regulated by the Ohio Lottery Commission
- Oregon – Regulated by the Oregon Lottery
- Pennsylvania – Regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
- Puerto Rico – Regulated by the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
- Rhode Island – Regulated by the Rhode Island Lottery
- Tennessee – Regulated by the Tennessee Lottery
- Vermont – Regulated by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
- Virginia – Regulated by the Virginia Lottery
- Washington, D.C. – Regulated by the DC Lottery
- West Virginia – Regulated by the West Virginia Lottery
- Wyoming – Regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission
Top 5 Sportsbooks
Some states have many online sports betting options and others as little as one. We have put together a list of the BleacherBet top 5 sportsbooks based based on multiple factors including: customer reviews, options, usability, new user signup promotions, bonuses, boosts, ease of transactions and more.
bet365
Promo Available in: NJ, CO, OH, IA, KY, LA, IN, AZ, NC
Pennsylvania Only Promo
One of our favorite things about bet365 is its robust coverage of international sports. It’s by far the best site to use if you like to bet on soccer,
FanDuel Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook is the best sports betting app in any market. If user experience and ease of use are important to you, it should be your first choice.
Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook’s welcome bonus starts things off right, giving you up to $1,000 back as a bonus bet if your first wager loses.
DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings has some of the best odds of any sports betting site, often beating out the competition. The DraftKings app is simply one of the best in the industry. It’s easy to navigate and fast to process your bets.
BETMGM
All States where BETMGM is Available
Nevada Only Promo
Use Promo Code: BLEACHERBROTHERS
BetMGM has one of the best promos in terms of sheer dollar amount value. Place your first bet at BetMGM, and if it loses, you’ll get the wager amount back in bonus bets up to $1,500 maximum.
Sportsbook promotions
| SPORTSBOOK | WELCOME BONUS | PROMO CODE |
| Caesars | Up to $1,000 back as a bonus bet if your first bet loses | No code required |
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets, plus three weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket | No code required |
| BetMGM | Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses | BLEACHERBROTHERS |
| BetMGM | Get $250 in Bonus Bets Paid Back! Nevada Only | BLEACHERBROTHERS |
| DraftKings | Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets and one month of NFL+ Premium | No code required |
| bet365 | Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets or choose a first bet $1,000 safety net. | No code required |
| bet365 | Bet $5 Get $200, plus 50 Spins! Available for PA Only | No code required |
How to sign up for an online sportsbook and claim a promotion
Ready to get started with an online sportsbook? Here’s how:
- Choose your preferred sportsbook(s) and click our link to head there.
- Select “Sign Up,” “Join now,” “Register,” “Create Account” or similar (sportsbooks use different words for this despite the idea being the same).
- Provide all the requested and required details: First and last name, username, password, email, phone number, address, date of birth, government-issued photo ID and all or part of your social security number.
- If required, enter a promo code when prompted to do so.
- Check the boxes indicating you are of legal age and that you accept the terms and conditions.
- If necessary, confirm your phone number or email with a code or link sent to you.
- Opt-in for your bonus from the promotions page if required.
- Make an initial deposit.
- Place your first bet.
- Collect your bonus bets, if applicable, and continue betting.
Sportsbook sign-ups typically take no more than five minutes. Contact customer support if you run into any problems.
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