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Where is DraftKings Legal? See All DraftKings Legal States for Betting & Online Casino

Patrick Cwiklinski

By Patrick Cwiklinski

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DraftKings is universally regarded as one of the premier sportsbooks on the US sports betting scene. Since initially launching their DraftKings Sportsbook product in New Jersey back in August 2018, the brand has expanded its national reach and launched in several states to usher in a new era of online and retail sports betting.

As of right now, DraftKings is legal in some capacity in 25 states and Washington, D.C. While the sportsbook’s availability varies based on their online or retail sports betting presence, it essentially means DraftKings is legal and can be found in nearly half of American states. Online casinos are much less prevalent nationwide, but there are five DraftKings Casino legal states.

Check our DraftKings Sportsbook legal map below for a visual snapshot of where the operator is live.

draftkings legal states map

If you’re looking to find out if this sportsbook is legal in your state and how you can get it, we’ve got you covered with details on DraftKings legal states below.

DraftKings Sportsbook States

DraftKings Sportsbook is available online and on mobile devices in 25 states and Washington, D.C. and they continue to expand across the US as more states legalize online sports betting within their borders.

Here’s a look at where you can find DraftKings online and the DraftKings mobile app on Apple and Android devices:

State Online Sports Betting Mobile Sports Betting Sign Up (No Promo Code Required)
Arizona Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Colorado Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Connecticut Yes Yes Sign Up Here
District of Columbia Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Illinois Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Indiana Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Iowa Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Kansas Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Kentucky Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Louisiana Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Maine Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Maryland Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Massachusetts Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Michigan Yes Yes Sign Up Here
New Hampshire Yes Yes Sign Up Here
New Jersey Yes Yes Sign Up Here
New York Yes Yes Sign Up Here
North Carolina Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Ohio Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Oregon Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Pennsylvania Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Tennessee Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Vermont Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Virginia Yes Yes Sign Up Here
West Virginia Yes Yes Sign Up Here
Wyoming Yes Yes Sign Up Here

Each DraftKings state has gone through a thorough regulation process that has led to them receive legal status in that state. You can rest assured knowing that the online sportsbook, along with the DraftKings Sportsbook app, are safe and secure to use if you are accessing them from one of the legal DraftKings states listed above.

The latest state to welcome DraftKings into its borders was North Carolina, which launched online and mobile sports betting in the state on March 11, 2024.

DraftKings Online Casino States

The DraftKings online casino accounts for a significant portion of the brand’s online gambling business and it continues to grow throughout the US. The DraftKings Casino has a wide variety of casino games to choose from and their selection is one of the most impressive among online casino operators in the country.

Here are the states where you can currently find the DraftKings Casino online:

State DraftKings Online Casino Sign Up (No Promo Code Required)
Connecticut Yes Sign Up Here
Michigan Yes Sign Up Here
New Jersey Yes Sign Up Here
Pennsylvania Yes Sign Up Here
West Virginia Yes Sign Up Here

As you can see, the list of DraftKings Casino states is quite a bit shorter than DraftKings Sportsbook. That said, the company is always working diligently to research new online casino markets where it can launch. Keep it locked to this page for more updates on the status of DraftKings states where the online casino app could become legal.

How to Sign Up for DraftKings Online in Legal Sports Betting States

If you’re located in a DraftKings betting state where online sportsbooks are legal, the signup process to fire up an account as a new user is pretty simple and straightforward.

Here are the key steps to consider:

  1. Sign up for a DraftKings Sportsbook account from a legal state by using THIS LINK (no promo code required).
  2. Once your account is verified, put in a minimum deposit of $5 or more.
  3. Choose the sporting event you want to wager on.
  4. DraftKings will reward you with $250 in bonus bets for your first bet of $5 or more + 1 month of NFL+ Premium.

Once you’ve signed up for an account and claimed your DraftKings promo, you can start placing bets on the DraftKings app or on the DraftKings site from the comfort of your home on a desktop or laptop. There are a ton of betting options at DraftKings and you can bet on virtually every major league around including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and UFC.

Along with competitors like FanDuel and BetMGM, DraftKings is known to have one of the deepest selection of odds in the industry and their online sportsbook product certainly speaks to that.

DraftKings Legal Retail Sports Betting States

If you’re in search of an exciting live betting experience where you can go to place bets and get in on sports betting action in person, DraftKings also has a number of retail locations which they operate their physical sportsbook out of.

Here is where you can find the DraftKings retail locations for their sportsbook across the US:

State DraftKings Retail Partner DraftKings Retail Location
Arizona DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale 8129 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Colorado Bally’s Black Hawk 300 Main St, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Connecticut Foxwoods Resort Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard, CT 06338
Illinois DraftKings at Casino Queen 200 Front St, East St Louis, IL 62201
Illinois DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field 1012 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
Iowa DraftKings Sportsbook at Wild Rose – Jefferson 777 Wild Rose Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129
Iowa DraftKings Sportsbook at Wild Rose – Emmetsburg 777 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Iowa DraftKings Sportsbook at Wild Rose – Clinton 777 Wild Rose Dr, Clinton, IA 52732
Kansas Boot Hill Casino & Resort 4000 W Comanche St, Dodge City, KS 67801
Kentucky The Mint Gaming Hall – Kentucky Downs 5629 Nashville Rd, Franklin, KY 42134
Kentucky The Mint Gaming Hall – Bowling Green 2475 Scottsville Rd Ste. 101 & 102, Bowling Green, KY 42104
Kentucky The Mint Gaming Hall – Williamsburg 244 Penny Ln, Williamsburg, KY 40769
Kentucky The Mint Gaming Hall – Cumberland Run 777 Winners Lane, Corbin, KY 40701
Louisiana Golden Nugget Lake Charles 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Louisiana The Queen Baton Rouge 1717 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Michigan Bay Mills Resort & Casino 11386 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715
Michigan DraftKings Sports & Social Troy 2850 Coolidge Highway, Troy, MI 48084
Mississippi Golden Nugget Biloxi 151 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530
New Hampshire Filotimo Casino & Restaurant – Dover 887b Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
New Hampshire Filotimo Casino & Restaurant – Manchester 1279 S Willow St, Manchester, NH 03103
New Hampshire The Brook 319 New Zealand Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874
New Hampshire Gate City Casino 55 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 03062
New Jersey Resorts Casino & Hotel  1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Tennessee DraftKings Sports & Social Nashville 2126 Abbott Martin Rd, STE Nashville, TN 37215
Washington Quil Ceda Creek Casino 6221 31st Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271
Washington Tulalip Resort Casino 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271

These are all the current DraftKings locations that offer retail sports betting. You’ll notice that some of the retail sportsbooks operate in states where online gambling is currently unavailable, such as Mississippi and Washington. Since the process for online sports regulation can vary from retail sports betting, there may be still a number of legal roadblocks in the way for those states.

Future DraftKings Sportsbook Legal States

For the number DraftKings states that already exist, there are still many where online and retail sports betting legality is pending or has not yet been discussed at the state regulation level.

Here is a list of states where we could see DraftKings Sportsbook launch online and retail locations in the future:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oklahoma
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin

For a better idea of where these states are at on their paths to sports betting legalization, check out our legal state tracker for more information. This should help provide potential insight into what states may be equipped to legally support DraftKings Sportsbook in the near future.

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Legal States

DraftKings is known as one of the biggest DFS brands in the business alongside FanDuel. The company has operated its DFS product since 2012 and it has been a cornerstone of DraftKings since then. Below are all the states in which you can currently play DraftKings DFS legally:

State Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)
Alabama Yes
Alaska Yes
Arizona Yes
Arkansas Yes
California Yes
Colorado Yes
Connecticut Yes
Delaware Yes
Florida Yes
Georgia Yes
Illinois Yes
Indiana Yes
Iowa Yes
Kansas Yes
Kentucky Yes
Louisiana Yes
Maine Yes
Maryland Yes
Massachusetts Yes
Michigan Yes
Minnesota Yes
Mississippi Yes
Missouri Yes
Nebraska Yes
New Hampshire Yes
New Jersey Yes
New Mexico Yes
New York Yes
North Carolina Yes
North Dakota Yes
Ohio Yes
Oklahoma Yes
Pennsylvania Yes
Rhode Island Yes
South Carolina Yes
South Dakota Yes
Tennessee Yes
Texas Yes
Utah Yes
Vermont Yes
Virginia Yes
West Virginia Yes
Wisconsin Yes
Wyoming Yes

With the exception of a handful of states, DraftKings DFS is available in nearly 50 states. It is still one of the most popular products they offer as a brand, and it’s a great alternative for sports betting in non-legal states.

DraftKings Legal States FAQ

Still have questions about DraftKings and where it’s available? Let us help guide you in the right direction.

Where is DraftKings Sportsbook legal?

DraftKings Sportsbook is currently legal in AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY

What is DraftKings Casino legal?

DraftKings Casino is currently legal in CT, MI, NJ, PA, WV.

What states do not have DraftKings Sportsbook?

There are a number of states where DraftKings Sportsbook is not legal or operational right now. The largest states include California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

Can you use DraftKings Sportsbook in a state where it is not currently not legal?

No. You are unable to use DraftKings Sportsbook in a non-legal state.

Can you use the DraftKings Sportsbook app in a legal state?

Yes. You can use the DraftKings Sportsbook app in any legal market they operate in.

When will DraftKings Sportsbook launch in my state?

Depending on the state you live in, it's hard to predict exactly when DraftKings Sportsbook will be legalized. That said, this page will give you the latest legal DraftKings state information as it becomes available.

Patrick Cwiklinski
Patrick Cwiklinski

Evergreen Manager; Sportsbook Expert

Following a sports journalism career with his work appearing in outlets like theScore, The Province, and VICE Sports, Patrick moved into the world of content marketing to bridge the gap between great writing and SEO success. He’s brought that same mindset to lead evergreen content efforts at SBD.

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