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Where Is bet365 Legal?

bet365 takes bets in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Here is every state where it is live, the legal betting states where it is not, and what people use instead where there is no legal sportsbook.

Quick answer

bet365 is legal and live in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia. You must be physically inside one of these states to place a bet, whether or not you live there.

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States Where bet365 Is Live

Renowned in-play/live betting and deep international markets. Each state guide below shows the full app lineup, the regulator, and the rules for that state.

Legal Betting States Without bet365

These states have legal online sportsbooks, but bet365 is not among them. Other licensed apps operate there.

Alternatives to bet365 Where Sports Betting Is Not Legal Online

In these states no online sportsbook, bet365 included, can take your bet. Residents use prediction markets, sweepstakes sportsbooks and daily fantasy where each is allowed. Every state page lists what works there.

bet365 Availability FAQ

Is bet365 legal in my state?

bet365 is live in 18 states and Washington, D.C.: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia. Anywhere else, it cannot take your bet.

Can I use bet365 if I live in another state?

Yes, as long as you are physically inside a state where bet365 is licensed. Sportsbook apps check your location with geolocation, not your home address.

Why isn't bet365 available in California?

California has no legal sports betting, so no sportsbook can be licensed there.

What can I use instead of bet365 where it isn't legal?

Federally regulated prediction markets, sweepstakes sportsbooks and daily fantasy contests are legal in many states without sportsbooks. Availability varies by product and state, so check your state page first.

How old do you have to be to use bet365?

21 in nearly every state. A few states set a lower legal age, but most licensed apps still require 21. Each state page lists the rule there.

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