Is DraftKings Sportsbook Legal?
Yes, DraftKings is legal and licensed to operate in 21 states and jurisdictions through a combination of retail and mobile platforms. While it is now renowned as an online sportsbook, DraftKings initially gained recognition for its Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) games, which were launched in the early 2010s.
Available States and Launch Dates
| State | Retail Partner | Launch Date | State Restrictions | Retail Sports Betting | Mobile Sports Betting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | TPC Scottsdale, Waste Management Open, and PGA Tour | September 9, 2021 | No prop bets on college teams or individual college players | 🔜 | ✅ |
| Colorado | Golden Gulch Casino | May 1, 2020 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Connecticut | Foxwoods | October 19, 2021 | College teams based in CT only available to bet on when they play in an intercollegiate tournament | ✅ | ✅ |
| Illinois | DraftKings at Casino Queen | August 2020 | No bets on college teams located in IL | ✅ | ✅ |
| Indiana | Ameristar Casino | October 26, 2019 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Iowa | Wild Rose | February 19, 2020 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Kansas | Boot Hill Casino | September 1, 2022 | N/A | 🔜 | ✅ |
| Louisiana | Hollywood Casino, Golden Nugget | January 2022 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Maryland | Timonium Racetrack | November 23, 2022 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Michigan | Bay Mills Resort & Casino, Kings Club Casino | January 22, 2021 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| New Hampshire | The Brook, Filotimo Casino | December 30, 2019 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| New Jersey | Resorts AC | August 2018 | No bets on college teams located in NJ or college games taking place in NJ | ✅ | ✅ |
| New York | Del Lago Resort & Casino | January 8, 2022 | No bets on college teams located in NY | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ohio | Hollywood Casino Toledo | January 1, 2023 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Oregon | Oregon State Lottery | October 2019 | No bets on college sports | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pennsylvania | The Meadows | November 4, 2019 | N/A | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tennessee | N/A | November 1, 2020 | No in-game prop bets on players or teams | ❌ | ✅ |
| Virginia | N/A | January 24, 2021 | No bets on college teams located in VA | ❌ | ✅ |
| Washington | Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip Resort Casino | September 23, 2022 | No bets on college teams located in WA | ✅ | ❌ |
