Online casino legality in the US is decided state by state, and the differences are dramatic: New Jersey licenses everything, Washington bans even sweepstakes play, and most states sit somewhere in between. This hub is your map — what’s legal, what’s available, and what to avoid in your state.

States with Licensed Online Casinos

Seven states currently license real-money online casinos: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island. Players there can choose regulated operators like BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel — plus sweepstakes and social options. Dedicated state guides with full casino rankings and legal breakdowns are rolling out for each, starting with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Everywhere Else

In the other 43 states, sweepstakes casinos are generally the legal way to play casino-style games with real prize potential — with a few exceptions (Washington, Idaho, and Nevada restrict or ban them). We’ve covered Louisiana in depth already, with guides for California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia coming next.

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Not sure what applies to you? Our best sweepstakes casinos ranking notes state restrictions for every listed operator, and our sweepstakes tax guide covers what happens after you win.