Sports betting rules by state
This site covers 11 states so far (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont). Each state page shows the legal age, who regulates sports betting, how you can bet, and where to find help, all from official state sources with the date we checked.
| State | Minimum age | How you can bet (per our source) | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21+ | Online and retail | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Gaming Division |
| Maine | 21+ | Mobile | Maine Gambling Control Unit (Department of Public Safety), under 8 M.R.S. chapter 35 |
| Massachusetts | 21+ | Retail and online | Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) |
| Michigan | 21+ | Online | Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) |
| New Hampshire | 18+ | Online and retail | New Hampshire Lottery Commission (RSA 287-I) |
| New Jersey | 21+ | Online and retail | New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (Office of the Attorney General) |
| New York | 21+ | Mobile | New York State Gaming Commission |
| Ohio | 21+ | Online and in person | Ohio Casino Control Commission (R.C. chapter 3775, sports gaming) |
| Pennsylvania | 21+ | Online and retail | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) |
| Rhode Island | 18+ | Online (in-state only) | Rhode Island Lottery (division director), R.I. Gen. Laws chapter 42-61.2 |
| Vermont | 21+ | Mobile | Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery (31 V.S.A. chapter 25) |
What if my state is not here? We have not covered it yet, which does not mean betting is legal or illegal there. Find your state's gaming regulator (often a gaming commission, lottery or department of revenue), read its sports wagering page, and only use operators on its licensed list. The offshore-site guide explains how. We add states in batches, and each state is checked against official sources before it goes live.
Age is not the same everywhere
Most covered states set the minimum at 21. In this batch, New Hampshire and Rhode Island set it at 18 in their statutes. Sportsbooks and venues can still set a higher age. Always read the terms of the service you plan to use.