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Sports Betting State Legislation

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Last Updated: 07/15/24
Last Updated: 07/15/24
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Last Map Update7/15/2024Last Spreadsheet Update7/15/2024
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StateBill/LawRegulationsRegulatorStatusMobile?TaxPotential Operators# of SkinsLicense Fee for Sportsbook OperatorRenewal FeeCurrent Online OperatorsNotes
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ArizonaSection 5-1301 (event wagering)Final RulesDepartment of GamingLaunched Sept, 2021Yes10% online, 8% at casinoTribes, professional sports teams1 skin$750k$150khttps://gaming.az.gov/approved-operators-retail-locations-0
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ArkansasAR Issue 4 - 2018 Ballot InitiativeFinal RulesAR State Racing CommissionSports betting on premises starting July, 2019, online sports betting approved November, 2021Yes13% on first $150 million in total gambling revenue, 20% on revenue above thatUp to 4 casinosup to 2 skins$250k casino license feeNot defined, good for 10 yearsOaklawn, Southland (Betly), SaracenSports betting approved as part of voter referendum in Nov, 2018 to authorize 4 casinos in the state. Gaming Commission proposed rules for online sports betting in 11/2021. Mobile sports betting launched in April, 2022.
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ColoradoTitle 44, Article 30 Part 15Published RulesDepartment of Revenue - Division of GamingLaunched May, 2020Yes10.00%33 commercial casinos1 per licenseUp to $125k, depending on cost of suitability investigationUp to $125k, good for 2 yearshttps://sbg.colorado.gov/licensed-sports-books-and-operatorsVoter referendum, Prop DD, passed with 51.5% of the vote in November, 2019
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ConnecticutTitle 12, Chapter 229bSubtitle 12-865Dept of Consumer Protection - Gaming DivisionLaunched Oct, 2021Yes13.75%2 tribes, 1 lottery1 each$250k$150kFanatics, DraftKings, FanDuel
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DelawareTitle 29, Chapter 48Admin. Code Title 10Delaware LotteryParlays were grandfathered in under PASPA, sports betting started June, 2018Yes50.00%Lottery only1N/AN/ABetRiversBetRivers signed exclusive deal with Lottery in 2023. Legislation pending in 2024 to allow additional online operators
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District of ColumbiaDC Council Bill 25-0753Final and Emergency RegulationsOffice of Lottery and GamingBets began in June, 2020. Moved to a competitive online license model in May, 2024 Yes, authorized up to 7 online operators in May, 202430.00%DC Lottery, Sports venues (Class A), and retail (Class B)1 per sports team + 1 or more through Office of LotteryMobile license through sports team - $2mil for 5 years$1 million every 5 yearsFanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars
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FloridaChapter 285, Part IIFlorida Administrative CodeActive, may change due to pending litigation TBDYes,1 operator13.75-15.75% depending on several factorsSeminole Tribe w/ parimutuels operating through tribeTribe (unlimited) +1 per parimutuelN/AN/AHard Rock DigitalSeminole Tribe State Gaming Compact
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Illinois230 ILCS 230 45/Art. 25 Permanent RulesIL Gaming BoardBegan taking bets in June, 2020Yes20% on first $30M
25% on next $30-50M
30% on next $50-$100M
35% on next $100-$200M
40% on $200M+
Casinos (10), tracks, pro sports venues, 3 online-only licenses1 per license5% of revenue, up to $10 million for casinos/tracks, $20 million for online-only operator, $10 million for sports venues, $1 million every 4 yearsManagement Service Provider Licensees Increased tax rate from 15% to graduated rate depending on operator revenue (up to 40%) in May, 2024
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IndianaTitle 4, Article 38Final RulesIN Gaming CommissionLaunched Oct, 2019Yes9.50%Casinos (14), racetracks, OTBs3 per license$100k Annual $50k admin fee List of sports wagering licensees
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IowaTitle III, Chapter 99FIAC 491 - Chapter 13IA Racing and Gaming CommissionLaunched Aug, 2019 Yes6.75%Casinos (19), racetracks 2 per license holder$45k$10k annualList of sports wagering operators
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KansasChapter 74 Article 87Sports Wagering RegulationsKS Racing and Gaming CommissionLaunched Sept, 2022Yes10.00%Casinos (4)3 per licenseTBD by CommissionTBD by CommissionBetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Fanatics, FanDuel Pro teams also get an additional 'graphical user interface'
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KentuckyChapter 230Permanent RulesKY Horse Racing CommissionLaw effective March 31, launched Sept 7 at retail and Sept 28 onlineYes9.75% at tracks, 14.25% onlineRacetracks (8)3 per track (24 total)$50,000 initial$10k annualSee Service Provider ListAllows age 18+
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LouisianaTitle 27Current RegulationsLouisiana Gaming Control BoardRetail and mobile sports betting is allowed in 55 of 64 parishes in the state.Yes10% retail, 15% onlineCasinos and racinos (20) plus state lottery.2 per casino$250,000$500,000 for first five years.Bet365, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, FanDuel, ClutchBet
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MaineTitle 8, Chapter 35Chapter 50Maine Gambling Control UnitLaunched Nov, 2023Yes10%Four tribes authorized to conduct online sports betting, plus up to 10 retail licenses for casinos, horse racing tracks and off-track betting facilities. N/A$200,000 for four years.$200,000 for four years.Caesars, DraftKings
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MarylandArticle 9, Subtitle 1EFinal Regulations plus amendmentsLottery and Gaming ControlRetail started Dec 2021, mobile Nov, 2022yes15.00%direct mobile licenses, casinos, gaming establishmentsN/ASee chartSee chartBetfred, BetMGM, BetPARX, BetRivers, Caesars, Crab Sports, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Fanatics, FanDuel, SuperBook
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MassachusettsPart I, Title II, Chapter 23NFinal Compiled RulesMA Gaming CommissionRetail started Jan. 2023, Mobile March 2023.Yes20% online; 15% retail15 online licenses (7 open, 8 tied to land-based partner)N/AN/AN/ABetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Fanatics, FanDuel
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MichiganChapter 432Adopted RulesMI Gaming Control BoardRetail started March, 2020, Mobile January 2021Yes8.40%Commercial casinos (3), tribes (12)1 sports betting brand per tribe, 1 per commercial casino$50,000 application fee + $100,000 first year license$50,000 annuallyBetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, Eagle Casino & Sports, ESPN Bet, Fanatics, FanDuel, FireKeepers, Four Winds, BetPARX, SI (Sports Illustrated), WynnBET
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MississippiTitle 75, Chapter 76Title 13, Part 9MS Gaming CommissionLaunch Aug. 2018No12.00%CasinosN/AN/AN/AN/A
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MontanaMCA Title 23Adopted RulesMT Lottery CommissionLaunched March 2020No, on premises at certain taverns onlyN/ALottery onlyN/AN/AN/ASports Bet Montana
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NebraskaChapter 9 Article 1110Final Rules and RegulationsNE Racing and Gaming CommissionRetail launched June, 2023No20.00%Racetrack casinosN/AN/AN/AN/A
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NevadaNRS Chap. 463Final RegsNevada Gaming Control BoardLegalized in 1949Yes, in-person registration required6.75%300+ casinos1 per license holder$500$500Atlantis, Betfred, BetMGM, B-Connected sports, Circa, Caesars, Rampart, Southpoint, STN, TI, SuperBook, William Hill, WynnBet
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New HampshireTitle XXIV, Chapter 287-IFinal RulesNH Lottery Investigation and Compiance DivisionMobile launched December, 2019Yes, up to 5 mobile operators51.00%Up to 5 mobile operators. Up to 10 retail operators if approved by local ballot1 current online operatorTBD based on agreement w/ NH LotteryTBD based on agreement w/ NH LotteryDraftKingsAllows age 18+
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New Mexico2015 Tribal-State Class III Gaming CompactsN/ANew Mexico Gaming Control BoardTribal-state compacts effective in 2015. Based on interpretation of tribal-state compacts several tribes began offering sports betting upon invalidation of PASPA (May, 2018)No, tribal casino only2% of combined net win up to $6mil, 8.75% up to $40mil, 9.5% up to $80m, 10% over $80mTribes onlyN/A$75,000 to $182,500SameN/ANew Mexico has never passed a sports betting authorization law, but by effect of the tribal-state compacts that allow all class III gaming not federally prohibited, tribes have authority to offer sports betting at their casinos
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New JerseyTitle 5, Chapter 12ATitle 13, Chapter 69NJ Division of Gaming EnforcementLaunched retail July, 2018, Mobile August 2018Yes8.5% land-based, 13% online +1.25% to Atlantic City development agency Casinos (9), racetracks (2)3 per license holder$100,000Based on administrative costSee List
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New YorkTitle 8, Chapter 47-A, Section 1367 and 1367-ANYCCR Title 9 Subtitle T, Chapter IV, Subchapter B, Part 5330NY Gaming CommissionRetail in July 2019, Mobile Jan 2022Yes51.00%9 mobile operators, retail at casinosn/a$25M for 10-year license$5 MBally Bet, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Resorts World Bet, Rush Street, Wynn
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North CarolinaChapter 18, Article 9Final Compiled RulesNC Lottery CommissionRetail Launch March, 2021, Mobile launch March, 2024Yes18.00%1 per each pro sports team facility (5), pro tour golf course (2), PGA (1), NASCAR (1), motorsports facility (2) and tribe with a gaming compact (2)1 per license holder$1 million$1 million (every 5 years)See List
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North DakotaBy tribal compactN/AND Indian Affairs CommissionRetail at tribal casinos only, launched Dec, 2021NoN/Aup to 5 tribes via tribal-state gaming compactN/AN/AN/AN/A
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OhioTitle 37, Chapter 3775Compiled RulesOhio Casino Control CommissionMobile and retail launch January 1, 2023 Yes20.00%Mobile operators directly, casinos, sports facilities2 skins per casinosee chart on page 4 see chart on page 4 See List
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OregonAuthorized in 1989Official Lottery RulesOregon Lottery CommissionOregon Scoreboard app launched online 2019, switched to DraftKings in 2022. Tribal casinos opened retail in 2019Yes51%Lottery, tribal casinosn/an/an/aDraftKings
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PennsylvaniaTitle 4,Chapter 13C Final Regulations, subpart qPA Gaming Control BoardRetail launch Nov 2018, Mobile launch May 2019Yes34% + 2% local assessmentCasinos (12)1 per license holder$10 million$250k, every 5 yearsBetfred, BetMGM, BetPARX, BetRivers, Betway, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, FanDuel, Fanatics, PlaySugarHouse, Unibet
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Puerto RicoNo. 81-2019Final RegulationsPR Gaming Commission Mobile launch in 2023Yes7% in person, 12% onlineCasinos (16), Off-track betting parlors, hotels, other locations approved by CommissionTBD by Commissionminimum of $50,000 per license (primary locations and online)TBD by CommissionBetMGM, Caesars
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Rhode IslandChapter 61.2Official Rules - Chapter 20, Part IIIRI LotteryRetail began June, 2018, mobile began Sept, 2019Yes51% revenue share1 - Sportsbook Rhode IslandLottery onlyN/AN/ASportsbook Rhode IslandAvailable to ages 18+
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South DakotaChapter 42-7BAdministrative Rules Article 20:18SD Commission on GamingLaunched retail Sept, 2021No9%Casinos in Deadwood, tribesN/A$5,000$2,000N/A
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TennesseeTenn. Code Ann. § 4-49-101Final RulesSports Wagering Advisory CouncilMobile Launched in Nov. 2020.Yes, mobile only1.85% of Handle (amount bet)Mobile operators directly1$750k$750k annualSee List
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VermontTitle 31 Chapter 25Sports Wagering ProceduresVT Department of Liquor and LotteryMobile launched Jan, 2024Yes20% or more based on agreement w/ operator applicantsUp to six based on scoring criteria determined by VT Board of Liquor and LotteryN/A$500kTBD based on # of online operatorsDraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel
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VirginiaTitle 58.1, Chapter 40 Article 2Final RegulationsVirginia Lottery BoardMobile went live Jan, 2021. Retail began in Jan, 2023.
Yes15.00%Minimum of 4 online operators, maximum of 12. Additionally, sports teams and facilities in VA can offer their own platform. If casinos approved by local referendum (up to 5), each casino can offer their own platform and on-site sportsbook. 1 per license holder$250k + $50k application fee (good for 3 years)$200k See List - Approvals tabNo bets on games involving in-state college teams
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WashingtonChapter 9.46Sports Wagering MenuWashington Gambling CommissionFirst bets taken in September, 2021No, tribal casino onlyN/ATribes onlyN/AN/AN/AN/ARequires Tribal-State compact amendments before tribes can take bets
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West VirginiaChapter 29, Article 22DFinal Emergency Rules WV LotteryRetail launch Aug, 2018, mobile launched Jan, 2018. Yes10.00%Casinos/tracks (5)3 per license holder$100,000$100,000, good for 5 yearsBetly, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, ESPN Bet, Fanatics, FanDuel
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WisconsinTribal-State CompactsN/AOffice of Indian Gaming and Regulatory Compliance4 tribes have amended compacts to allow sports betting as of June 2024Mobile very limited to tribal lands and facilitiesN/ATribes onlyN/AN/AN/AN/A
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WyomingTitle 9, Chapter 24, Article 1Permanent RulesWyoming Gaming CommissionLaunched Sept, 2021Yes, mobile only10%At least 5 direct mobile licensesN/A$100,000$50,000 after 5 yearsSee List - Operators

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