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Where Is FanDuel Legal?

FanDuel Sportsbook takes bets in 24 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

FanDuel is legal and live in Arizona, Arkansas, 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 FanDuel Is Live

Clean app experience and strong same-game parlay tools. Each state guide below shows the full app lineup, the regulator, and the rules for that state.

Legal Betting States Without FanDuel

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

Alternatives to FanDuel Where Sports Betting Is Not Legal Online

In these states no online sportsbook, FanDuel 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.

FanDuel Availability FAQ

Is FanDuel legal in my state?

FanDuel is live in 24 states and Washington, D.C.: Arizona, Arkansas, 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 FanDuel if I live in another state?

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

Why isn't FanDuel available in California?

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

What can I use instead of FanDuel 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 FanDuel?

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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