DraftKings just keeps on expanding, with North Carolina jumping on the bandwagon following other recent successful launches in Kentucky, Ohio and Vermont. DraftKings has flourished with its sportsbook nationwide and holds the No. 2 market share in the U.S., behind only FanDuel. So is DraftKings legal and operating in your state? Let’s dive into all of the DraftKings legal states and see if you can sprinkle some betting magic right where you live!
DraftKings Legal States
The green states in the image below show where DraftKings is legal for online and mobile app betting: 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, West Virginia and Wyoming. You can also find retail DraftKings locations (orange states) in Mississippi and Washington.
Additional DraftKings Information
How to Get Started with DraftKings Bonus Code
- Use our exclusive OddsShopper link to sign up with DraftKings. This is where you can create an account and receive your DraftKings bonus: Bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantly!
- Provide a valid email address, your full name, date of birth, last four of SSN, email address and home address
- Accept the terms and conditions
- Deposit at least $10
- Make your first bet of at least $5. Boom — you now have $200 in bonus bets.
The no-sweat offer is available for new customers only, and bonus bets expire after seven days. You cannot withdraw bonus bets for cash.
DraftKings Legal States: Terms and Conditions
- You need to be at least 21 years old to participate, and this rule applies across all states. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
- Make sure you’re physically located in a state where it’s legal to place bets; a geolocation plug-in is in place to prevent any illegal betting.
- Keep in mind that the legal status of gambling in specific states may change over time.
What to Know About DraftKings
- DraftKings sportsbook was introduced in 2018 in New Jersey and is currently operational in 23 states.
- It is the second-most popular sportsbook in the U.S., following FanDuel.
- DraftKings commands a 25% market share in sports betting across the United States.
- Michael Jordan serves as an investor and special advisor to the DraftKings board of directors.
Want to learn how to become a profitable bettor on DraftKings? OddsShopper experts Dave Loughran and Isaiah Sirois have the answers for you!
