Online Gambling | Sports Betting
Mississippi | Montana | Nebraska | New Mexico | North Dakota | South Dakota | Washington | Wisconsin
Thirty-eight states offer some sort of legal sports betting. Eight of those only permit in-person wagers.
For bettors, any legal option is better than none. But for most intents and purposes, not having a legal online option is like having none.
Online wagering makes up more than 90% of total handle in states with both options. Nothing competes with the convenience of wagering from home with a click of a button, especially when most retail sportsbooks are long drives from major population centers.
The rationale behind mobile legalization is obvious. Getting there is not so easy.
Here’s a breakdown of the eight in-person-only states and the likelihood they adopt online wagering.