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Sports betting age by US state (2026)

Published 16 Sep 2026 Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026 How we check this
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The minimum legal age to bet on sports by US state. Each state links to its detail, regulator and source. Figures compiled from official regulators.

States where it’s 21 (15)

Arizona · 21Colorado · 21Illinois · 21Indiana · 21Kentucky · 21Maryland · 21Massachusetts · 21Michigan · 21Nevada · 21New Jersey · 21New York · 21Ohio · 21Pennsylvania · 21Tennessee · 21Virginia · 21

States where it’s 18 (5)

Montana · 18New Hampshire · 18Rhode Island · 18Washington, D.C. · 18Wyoming · 18
StateMin. ageRegulatorVerified
Arizona21Arizona Department of Gaming2026-09-16
Colorado21Colorado Division of Gaming2026-09-16
Illinois21Illinois Gaming Board2026-09-16
Indiana21Indiana Gaming Commission2026-09-16
Kentucky21Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation2026-09-16
Maryland21Maryland Lottery and Gaming2026-09-16
Massachusetts21Massachusetts Gaming Commission2026-09-16
Michigan21Michigan Gaming Control Board2026-09-16
Montana18Montana Lottery2026-09-16
Nevada21Nevada Gaming Control Board2026-09-16
New Hampshire18New Hampshire Lottery2026-09-16
New Jersey21NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement2026-09-16
New York21New York State Gaming Commission2026-09-16
Ohio21Ohio Casino Control Commission2026-09-16
Pennsylvania21Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board2026-09-16
Rhode Island18Rhode Island Lottery2026-09-16
Tennessee21Tennessee Sports Wagering Council2026-09-16
Virginia21Virginia Lottery2026-09-16
Washington, D.C.18DC Office of Lottery and Gaming2026-09-16
Wyoming18Wyoming Gaming Commission2026-09-16
Ages in years. Click a state for the source and full detail.

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