States with Legal Online Casino Gambling
As of 2026, 6 US states have legalized online casino gambling — licensed operators offer real money slots, table games, and live dealer games through websites and mobile apps.
| State | Online Casino Legal | Sports Betting | Year Legalized | Min Age | Top Casino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | Yes | Yes | 2013 | 21 | BetMGM |
| Delaware | Yes | Yes | 2013 | 21 | DraftKings |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes | 2019 | 21 | BetMGM |
| West Virginia | Yes | Yes | 2020 | 21 | DraftKings |
| Michigan | Yes | Yes | 2021 | 21 | BetMGM |
| Connecticut | Yes | Yes | 2021 | 21 | DraftKings |
New Jersey Online Gambling — Gold Standard
New Jersey online casino: first US state to legalize (2013), largest regulated market. Over $2 billion in online gaming revenue in 2025. Regulated by NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement. All major operators available: BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetRivers. Most game variety of any US state. Must be 21+ and physically in NJ.
Michigan Online Gambling
Michigan online casino: legalized 2021, second-largest US iGaming market. Regulated by Michigan Gaming Control Board. Full online casino and sports betting. BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers all licensed. $1.5B+ annual online gaming revenue. Must be 21+ and physically in MI.
Pennsylvania Online Gambling
Pennsylvania online casino: legalized 2019, robust competition among operators. Regulated by PA Gaming Control Board. Third-largest US online gambling market by revenue. All major operators licensed. Online slots, table games, live dealer, and sports betting available. Must be 21+.
States with Sports Betting Only
These states have legal sports betting but no online casino gambling: New York, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Tennessee, Louisiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Vermont, North Carolina, Maine, Nebraska.
New York: largest sports betting market by handle despite no iGaming. Multiple online casino bills introduced with bipartisan support. Expected to legalize online casino by 2027.
Federal Gambling Laws
Wire Act (1961): prohibits interstate online sports betting. States can legalize online gambling within their borders. UIGEA (2006): targets financial institutions processing illegal gambling transactions — does not make online gambling illegal for players. Murphy v. NCAA (2018): Supreme Court struck down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting.