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Where Is Fanatics Sportsbook Legal?

Fanatics Sportsbook takes bets in 23 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.

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Fanatics Sportsbook is legal and live in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming. 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 Fanatics Sportsbook Is Live

Merchandise-linked rewards; rapidly expanding footprint. Each state guide below shows the full app lineup, the regulator, and the rules for that state.

Legal Betting States Without Fanatics Sportsbook

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

Alternatives to Fanatics Sportsbook Where Sports Betting Is Not Legal Online

In these states no online sportsbook, Fanatics Sportsbook 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.

Fanatics Sportsbook Availability FAQ

Is Fanatics Sportsbook legal in my state?

Fanatics Sportsbook is live in 23 states and Washington, D.C.: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wyoming. Anywhere else, it cannot take your bet.

Can I use Fanatics Sportsbook if I live in another state?

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

Why isn't Fanatics Sportsbook available in California?

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

What can I use instead of Fanatics Sportsbook 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 Fanatics Sportsbook?

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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