Where Is theScore Bet Legal?
theScore Bet takes bets in 20 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.
theScore Bet is legal and live in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, 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 theScore Bet Is Live
Formerly ESPN BET, renamed in December 2025; pairs with theScore sports news app. Each state guide below shows the full app lineup, the regulator, and the rules for that state.
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Legal Betting States Without theScore Bet
These states have legal online sportsbooks, but theScore Bet is not among them. Other licensed apps operate there.
Sports betting in Arkansas →
2 apps tracked
Sports betting in Connecticut →
3 apps tracked
Sports betting in Delaware →
1 apps tracked
Sports betting in Florida →
1 apps tracked
Sports betting in Maine →
2 apps tracked
Sports betting in Nevada →
3 apps tracked
Sports betting in New Hampshire →
1 apps tracked
Sports betting in Oregon →
1 apps tracked
Sports betting in Rhode Island →
Limited market
Sports betting in Vermont →
3 apps tracked
Sports betting in Wyoming →
5 apps tracked
Alternatives to theScore Bet Where Sports Betting Is Not Legal Online
In these states no online sportsbook, theScore Bet 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.
Alabama: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Alaska: legal options →
No legal sports betting
California: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Georgia: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Hawaii: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Idaho: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Minnesota: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Mississippi: legal options →
Retail betting only
Montana: legal options →
Retail betting only
Nebraska: legal options →
Retail betting only
New Mexico: legal options →
Retail betting only
North Dakota: legal options →
Retail betting only
Oklahoma: legal options →
No legal sports betting
South Carolina: legal options →
No legal sports betting
South Dakota: legal options →
Retail betting only
Texas: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Utah: legal options →
No legal sports betting
Washington: legal options →
Retail betting only
Wisconsin: legal options →
Retail betting only
theScore Bet Availability FAQ
Is theScore Bet legal in my state?
theScore Bet is live in 20 states and Washington, D.C.: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia. Anywhere else, it cannot take your bet.
Can I use theScore Bet if I live in another state?
Yes, as long as you are physically inside a state where theScore Bet is licensed. Sportsbook apps check your location with geolocation, not your home address.
Why isn't theScore Bet available in California?
California has no legal sports betting, so no sportsbook can be licensed there.
What can I use instead of theScore Bet 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 theScore Bet?
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.