List of US States Where DraftKings is Legal (November 2024)

Deadspin Staff|published: Mon 3rd June, 05:48 2024

DraftKings Sportsbook is available in several US states for online sports betting, casino games, and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). To open a mobile betting account, you need to be at least 21 years old and physically located in a state where sports betting is legal.

As of July 2024, DraftKings is legally operating in: Connecticut, Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana, New York, Vermont, Maine, Colorado, Illinois, Oregon, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Michigan, North Carolina, Iowa, Virginia, New Jersey, Wyoming, and Louisiana.

DraftKings Sportsbook Legal States

Draftkings sportsbook is currently available in 25 US states. Here is the full list of DraftKings legal states for online sports betting:

Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming

DraftKings Casino Legal States

If you want to access the casino games selection on DraftKings, these are the five states where you can do so:

Connecticut
Michigan
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
West Virginia

All states where Draftkings offer legal online casino games also allows for online betting on sports.

DraftKings DFS Legal States

If you want to play DraftKings daily fantasy sports, all states except Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Hawaii & Oregon are legal.

Draftkings Sportsbook, Casino & DFS Legal States Overview

State	Sportsbook	Online Casino	Fantasy Sports
Alabama	❌	❌	✅
Alaska	❌	❌	✅
Arizona	✅	❌	✅
Arkansas	❌	❌	✅
California	❌	❌	✅
Colorado	✅	❌	✅
Connecticut	✅	✅	✅
Delaware	❌	❌	✅
Florida	❌	❌	✅
Georgia	❌	❌	✅
Hawaii	❌	❌	❌
Idaho	❌	❌	❌
Illinois	✅	❌	✅
Indiana	✅	❌	✅
Iowa	✅	❌	✅
Kansas	✅	❌	✅
Kentucky	✅	❌	✅
Louisiana	✅	❌	✅
Maine	✅	❌	✅
Maryland	✅	❌	✅
Massachusetts	✅	❌	✅
Michigan	✅	✅	✅
Minnesota	❌	❌	✅
Mississippi	✅	❌	✅
Missouri	❌	❌	✅
Montana	❌	❌	❌
Nebraska	❌	❌	✅
Nevada	❌	❌	❌
New Hampshire	✅	❌	✅
New Jersey	✅	✅	✅
New Mexico	✅ (retail)	❌	✅
New York	✅	❌	✅
North Carolina	✅	❌	✅
North Dakota	❌	❌	✅
Ohio	✅	❌	✅
Oklahoma	❌	❌	✅
Oregon	✅	❌	❌
Pennsylvania	✅	✅	✅
Rhode Island	❌	❌	✅
South Carolina	❌	❌	✅
South Dakota	❌	❌	✅
Tennessee	✅	❌	✅
Texas	❌	❌	✅
Utah	❌	❌	✅
Vermont	✅	❌	✅
Virginia	✅	❌	✅
Washington	✅ (retail)	❌	❌
West Virginia	✅	✅	✅
Wisconsin	❌	❌	✅
Wyoming	✅	❌	✅

DraftKings Sportsbook Launch Dates

State	Online Launch Date	Licensing Partner	Regulated By
New Jersey	August 2018	Resorts Atlantic City	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE)
West Virginia	August 2019	Penn National Gaming	West Virginia Lottery Commission
Indiana	October 2019	Ameristar Casino	Indiana Gaming Commission
Pennsylvania	November 2019	Penn National Gaming	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)
New Hampshire	December 2019	New Hampshire Lottery	New Hampshire Lottery Commission
Iowa	February 2020	Wild Rose Casino	Iowa Gaming Commission
Colorado	May 2020	Bally’s Corporation	Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission
Illinois	August 2020	DraftKings at Casino Queen	Illinois Gaming Board
Tennessee	November 2020	Tennessee Lottery	Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
Michigan	January 2021	Bay Mills Resort Casino	Michigan Gaming Control Board
Virginia	January 2021	Virginia Lottery	Virginia Lottery
Wyoming	September 2021	N/A	Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC)
Arizona	September 2021	TPC Scottsdale	Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG)
Connecticut	October 2021	Foxwoods Resort Casino	Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Louisiana	January 2022	Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles	Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB)
New York	January 2022	del Lago Resort & Casino	New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)
Oregon	January 2022	Oregon Lottery	Oregon Lottery Commission (OLC)
Kansas	September 2022	Live at Boot Hill Casino & Resort	Kansas Lottery and State Gaming Commission (KLSGC)
Maryland	November 23, 2022	Baltimore Ravens (NFL)	Maryland State Lottery & Gaming Control Agency (MSLGCA)
Ohio	January 1, 2023	Hollywood Casino Toledo	Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC)

About DraftKings

Founded: 2012 by Jason Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts
Offices: New York, New Jersey, California, London, Dublin, Malta
Services: Daily Fantasy Sports, Online Sports Betting & Online Casino Games
Partnerships: Resorts Casino (NJ), Penn National Gaming (PA & WV), Ameristar Casino (IN), Wild Rose Casino (IA), Bally’s Corporation (CO), Bay Mills Resort Casino (MI), del Lago Resort & Casino (NY), Foxwoods Resort Casino (CT)

FAQ

Is DraftKings legal in California?

No, DraftKings is not legal for sports betting or casino games in California. However, it is legal to play Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS).

Is sport betting on DraftKings legal in Texas?

No, DraftKings is not permitted for sports betting or casino games in Texas. DraftKings DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) is legal in Texas, although it is not considered traditional sports wagering.