DraftKings States: Where Is DraftKings Sportsbook Legal in the US?
Find all the legal DraftKings Sportsbook states in the US and much more.
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Last Updated: 26 June, 2025
DraftKings Sportsbook is available in more states than any other legal US sportsbook in the country.
As of May 2025, DraftKings is licensed and operating in more than half of the country and offers online sports betting, online casino, and Daily Fantasy Sports.
We explain where DraftKings is legal, what products you can bet on in each state, and how to get playing depending on what jurisdiction you are in.
Whether you’re looking to place a bet, enter a DFS contest, or play casino games, you can learn everything about DraftKings’ legal standing below.
DraftKings legal states July 2025
Where is DraftKings legal?
DraftKings Sportsbook is live and legal in the following US states as of May 2025:
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, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wyoming.
These states all permit DraftKings to provide a legal online sportsbook; these state governments have regularised betting platforms that are completely safe for users to check out if they are so inclined.
Players should always check their local rules and state laws, as it’s possible some states could apply conditions or limitations on the bets that can be placed online.
Where is DraftKings DFS legal?
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) is available to play in 44 US states.
DFS contests are legal in almost every state because they are considered a game of skill rather than a form of traditional gambling.
As of May 2025, the only states where DraftKings DFS isn’t permitted are Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
That means players in states like Texas, California, and Florida, all states that have yet to make sports betting legal, can legally enter DFS contests on DraftKings.
DFS is a great entry point for users seeking to compete for prizes without betting real money on a sportsbook.
Where is DraftKings Casino legal?
DraftKings Casino is only available in states where online casino gaming is fully regulated.
As of May 2025, the DraftKings Casino legal states are as follows:
Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Customers in these states will be able to access DraftKings Casino via the same app or website as Sportsbook and DFS.
DraftKings Casino offers real-money slots, table games, and live dealer alternatives.
To play in all five states, you need to be at least 21 years old and be physically located in the state.
DraftKings Casino is unavailable in any state without legal and regulated online casino gaming.
Where can you bet in person with DraftKings?
In addition to online betting, DraftKings also operates retail sportsbooks in select states.
From May 2025, you can place in-person bets with DraftKings at partnered casinos and venues in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Washington, and Wisconsin.
These locations include high-profile venues like TPC Scottsdale, Wrigley Field, and Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Each retail site offers a full sportsbook experience, including betting counters, kiosks, and screens showing live events.
The table below shows every US state where DraftKings operates a retail sportsbook, along with the exact casino or venue where you can place bets in person.
What states are blocked by DraftKings?
Here’s the full list of states where DraftKings Sportsbook is blocked as of May 2025:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi (online), Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington (online), Wisconsin.
DraftKings terms of use
Players must be 21+ to place bets in DraftKings Sportsbook or Casino in states where they operate legally.
Must be 18+ to participate in DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports in most states, 19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21+ in Iowa and Massachusetts.
Additionally, you must be physically located in a state in which it operates as a licensed gaming business.
To ensure/verify this, DraftKings uses geolocation software to obtain your location before allowing you to do the aforementioned services.
Users will be required to complete identity verification upon account registration by submitting personal information and an official form of identity.
Using a VPN to bypass location checks may result in account suspension or a lifetime ban.
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Legal timeline
Possible future legal DraftKings states
Based on current legislation and market trends, several US states are likely candidates for DraftKings' expansion in the near future.
In our view, Missouri, Minnesota, and Hawaii are the top states to watch, as all three have active or advancing sports betting bills and strong legislative interest.
Missouri has already passed a bill in the House, and if Senate negotiations move forward, a launch could come as early as late 2025.
Minnesota is further along than in previous years, with bipartisan backing and tribal cooperation gaining traction.
Hawaii remains a long shot, but recent proposals show a shift in momentum.
We’re closely monitoring these and other emerging markets.
As more states finalize frameworks for regulation, DraftKings is well-positioned to enter quickly due to existing infrastructure and partnerships.
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