One of the busiest times of the year for online sports betting sites is fast approaching – but not every state allows bookies to crack down on March Madness.
The American Gaming Association predicts that more than 17% of US adults plan to wager $3.1 billion in the 2022 edition of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. This year, that number is likely to increase as more states offer legal sports betting.
However, just because a state has legalized wagering doesn’t mean bettors there have carte blanche when it comes to varsity sports. Some states have betting restrictions, which could come as a nasty surprise to uninformed gamblers.
Nobody likes a rude gambling surprise. So Covers has an introduction below on which states allow betting on March Madness and what restrictions there might be to ensure there are no shocks when it comes time to bet.
Alabama
No. There is no legal sports betting in Alabama yet.
Alaska
No, because Alaska does not have a legal sportsbook.
Arizona
Yes, Arizona sports betting includes betting on March Madness through retail and online bookmakers. However, prop betting markets for college games are prohibited in the state.
Arkansas
Yes, sports betting in Arkansas allows wagering on college basketball over the internet or in a casino.
California
No. Sports betting is not yet legal in California.
Colorado
Yes, Colorado Sportsbook allows March Madness betting at retail and online sites. However, you cannot place prop bets on college games there.
Connecticut
Yes, you can bet on March Madness games at sportsbook in Connecticut. However, state bettors can only bet on UConn winning the tournament, not the team’s games. Betting on Connecticut colleges is otherwise illegal in the state.
Delaware
Yes, you can bet on college basketball in Delaware, just not on the state’s college teams.
Florida
No, there are currently no legal sports betting options in Florida.
Georgia
No, because sports betting is not legal in Georgia.
Hawaii
No, there is no legal sports betting in Hawaii.
Idaho
No. There is no legal sports betting in Idaho.
Illinois
Yes, Illinois sportsbook includes bets on March Madness. There are exceptions though, including the fact that all pre-game bets on state colleges must be placed in person and at a brick and mortar sportsbook rather than online. Also, no player prop bets involving the state’s colleges are allowed.
Indiana
Yes, you can bet on college hoops at Indiana sportsbook (there could be a riot if you couldn’t). However, you cannot bet on college player props during a game.
Iowa
Yes, March Madness games will be on the menu at Iowa Sportsbooks. However, you cannot bet player props for games involving the state’s college teams.
Kansas
Yes, college sports betting in Kansas is in full swing.
Kentucky
No, there is no legal sports betting in Kentucky unless you include horse racing.
Louisiana
Yes, sports betting in Louisiana includes college events like March Madness.
Maine
No, because legal sports betting hasn’t started in Maine yet. Maybe next year when regulators in the state of New England introduce event betting.
Maryland
Yes, Maryland retail and online sportsbooks can accept bets on college basketball.
Massachusetts
Yes, Massachusetts sports betting includes March Madness as three casinos in the state are now taking bets and are scheduled to launch online sports betting on March 10th.
Betting on Massachusetts college teams is generally illegal in the state. However, as March Madness is a tournament, betting on its games involving Massachusetts college teams is allowed. However, it is a limited time offer!
Michigan
Yes, Michigan singles and online sportsbooks can accept bets on college basketball.
Minnesota
No, because sports betting is not yet legal in Minnesota.
Mississippi
Yes, you can bet on college basketball in Mississippi, but only in a casino.
Missouri
No, as there is no legal sports betting in Missouri yet.
Montana
Yes, you can bet on collegiate sports in Montana with a licensed lottery dealer.
Nebraska
No, you cannot bet on collegiate sports in Nebraska as there is no legal sports betting there yet. If you could, betting on the state’s college teams would still be illegal.
Nevada
Yes, it is Nevada where Las Vegas is located. There you can bet on college sports.
New Hampshire
Yes, you can bet on New Hampshire college basketball with DraftKings. However, you cannot bet on New Hampshire colleges or college games played in the state.
New Jersey
Yes, New Jersey sports betting includes wagering on March Madness in both retail and online sportsbooks, but betting on the state’s college teams or any other game taking place in New Jersey is off-limits.
New Mexico
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at tribal casinos in New Mexico.
new York
Yes, New York sportsbook allows wagering on college basketball through retail and online sportsbooks. You just can’t bet on New York colleges.
North Carolina
Yes, you can bet on March Madness at Tribal Casinos in North Carolina. Online sports betting is not yet legal in the state.
North Dakota
Yes, you can bet on college hoops at tribal casinos in North Dakota.
Ohio
Yes, Ohio sportsbooks of both stationary and mobile varieties will accept bets on March Madness.
Oklahoma
No, as there is no legal sports betting in Oklahoma.
Oregon
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at Oregon casinos. However, the state does not allow wagering on collegiate sports over the Internet, so players cannot wager on March Madness through DraftKings, Oregon’s only mobile bookmaker.
Pennsylvania
Yes, sports betting in Pennsylvania means you can bet on college basketball games at both physical and mobile sportsbooks. However, betting on college player props is not allowed.
Rhode Island
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at Rhode Island sportsbook – but only as long as the teams involved are out-of-state and the games are out-of-state.
South Carolina
No, there is no legalized sports betting in South Carolina.
South Dakota
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at casinos in South Dakota. However, you cannot bet on the state’s college teams or college player props.
Tennessee
Yes, sports betting in Tennessee includes betting on March Madness via mobile sites. However, there are some restrictions as college player prop bets and in-play prop bets are not allowed on college games.
Texas
No, because sports betting is not legal in Texas.
Utah
No. There is no legal sports betting in Utah.
Vermont
No, because sports betting has not been legalized in Vermont.
Virginia
Yes, sportsbooks in Virginia can accept bets on March Madness. Still, these same bookies cannot take any action against the state’s college teams or any college game prop bets.
Washington
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at tribal casinos in Washington, but you cannot bet on state colleges.
Washington, D.C
Yes, DC Sportsbooks offer betting markets on March Madness. However, betting on colleges and events in the district is prohibited.
West Virginia
Yes, you can bet on college basketball in West Virginia.
Wisconsin
Yes, you can bet on college basketball at tribal casinos in Wisconsin. However, you cannot bet on the state’s college teams there.
Wyoming
Yes, March Madness betting is available at Wyoming Sportsbooks.
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