Where is BetMGM Legal?
BetMGM Legal States
Only customers in authorized online betting/gambling states where BetMGM is licensed, can use BetMGM. These 16 states (plus Washington D.C.) are: AZ, CO, D.C., IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY
Last updated: March 5, 2022
STATES WHERE BETMGM IS LEGAL
Arizona → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Colorado → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Washington DC → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Illinois → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Indiana → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Iowa → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Louisiana → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Michigan → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Mississippi → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
New Jersey → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Nevada → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
New York → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Pennsylvania → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Tennessee → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Virginia → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
West Virginia → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
Wyoming → Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000
How to use BetMGM

Create a BetMGM account
New BetMGM customers get a Risk-Free Bet up to $1,000. Simply tap the CLAIM BONUS button below to get yours.
- Tap the green button below
- Create BetMGM login & verify account
- Deposit at least $10 into your account
- Place any sports wager you like
- If your bet loses, your free bet credits (equal to the amount of your first bet) will be applied to your balance
What states is BetMGM legal?
BetMGM Arizona
- Online launch: September 2021
- Licensing partner: Arizona Cardinals/Gila River Tribe
- Regulated by: Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG)
BetMGM Colorado
- Online launch: May 2020
- Licensing partner: Midnight Rose Casino
- Regulated by: Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission (CLGCC)
BetMGM DC
- Online launch: June 2021
- Licensing partner: Washington Nationals
- Regulated by: The Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG)
BetMGM Illinois
- Online launch: March 2022
- Licensing partner: Par-A-Dice Casino
- Regulated by: Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
BetMGM Indiana
- Online launch: February 2020
- Licensing partner: Belterra Casino Resort
- Regulated by: Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC)
BetMGM Iowa
- Online launch: January 2021
- Licensing partner: Diamond Jo Casinos
- Regulated by: Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission (IRGC)
BetMGM Louisiana
- Online launch: January 2022
- Licensing partner: Harrah's New Orleans
- Regulated by: Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB)
BetMGM Michigan
- Online launch: January 2021
- Licensing partner: MGM Grand Detroit
- Regulated by: Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB)
BetMGM Mississippi
- Online launch: September 2021
- Licensing partner: Gold Strike Casino Resort
- Regulated by: Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC)
BetMGM Nevada
- Online launch: March 2020
- Licensing partner: MGM Resorts
- Regulated by: Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB)
BetMGM New Jersey
- Online launch: August 2018
- Licensing partner: Borgata Casino
- Regulated by: New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE)
BetMGM New York
- Online launch: January 2022
- Licensing partner: Yonkers Raceway
- Regulated by: New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC)
BetMGM Pennsylvania
- Online launch: December 2020
- Licensing partner: Hollywood Casino Morgantown
- Regulated by: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)
BetMGM Tennessee
- Online launch: November 2020
- Licensing partner: N/A
- Regulated by: Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC)
BetMGM Virginia
- Online launch: January 2021
- Licensing partner: N/A
- Regulated by: Virginia Lottery
BetMGM West Virginia
- Online launch: January 2020
- Licensing partner: The Greenbrier
- Regulated by: West Virginia Lottery Commission
BetMGM Wyoming
- Online launch: September 2021
- Licensing partner: N/A
- Regulated by: Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC)
BetMGM States: A look ahead
BetMGM Maryland: Coming Soon(?)
Maryland looks to be next - or at least high up - on the list of states where BetMGM is available to use online.
BetMGM already has a strong presence in Maryland, having a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens as well as a retail sportsbook at National Harbor, in Oxon Hill, MD.
Is BetMGM available in New York?
Yes! BetMGM is now accepting online wagers in New York. BetMGM began accepting online sports wagers in New York on January 17th, 2022.
BetMGM was confirmed as one of the nine operators awarded a license to operate in New York back in November 2021. Now after months of patiently waiting, New Yorkers are finally able to use BetMGM to bet online.
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Is BetMGM legal in California?
Right now, no. California hasn't approved legal sports betting.
However, it's almost impossible to imagine that sports betting won't be legalized in the Golden State in the coming future given the rampant rise in the popularity of sports betting in the US.
The 2022 legislative session in CA will be crucial in how the state moves forward with plans for legal sports betting but given BetMGM’s success and countrywide appeal, one can expect BetMGM to feature heavily in any bidding process for a CA online sports betting license.
Is BetMGM legal in Texas?
No, at this moment legal sports betting in Texas doesn't exist.
But 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for many states considering sports betting bills and few come any bigger than Texas. Like CA, it’s thought should one of the proposals come to pass, late 2022 or early 2023 could be a potential timeframe for what will become one of the most lucrative sports betting markets in the US.
Given the lack of commercial casinos in Texas, any TX market is likely to be based solely online and will most likely include BetMGM.
BetMGM Notable Dates
- March 2022 - BetMGM launches in Illinois
- January 2022 - BetMGM launches in Louisiana on the first day of online sports betting.
- January 2022 - BetMGM goes live on the first day of online sports betting in New York.
- August 2018 - BetMGM officially goes live in its first state, New Jersey.
About BetMGM

BetMGM
Risk-Free First Bet up to $1,000
BetMGM is MGM Resorts International's online sports betting division. MGM, which was created in 1986, owns casino and hotel resort properties around the United States.
Under the 'PlayMGM' brand, the business entered the internet gaming industry in 2017 with an online sportsbook in Nevada and an online casino in New Jersey.
However, as MGM began to provide online sports betting in numerous states in 2018, the online side of the company was renamed as 'BetMGM.'
BetMGM now operates in 16 states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Washington D.C.
FAQs about where BetMGM is legal
Where is BetMGM legal?
BetMGM is legal in the following states: AZ, CO, D.C., IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY
Who owns BetMGM?
BetMGM is owned and operated by MGM Resorts International.
Can anyone use BetMGM?
Only customers in authorized sports betting states where BetMGM is licensed, can use BetMGM. These states are: Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Where does BetMGM work?
BetMGM works in states where BetMGM holds the required license to operate legally (AZ, CO, D.C., IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY).
You can create a BetMGM account and make a deposit in any US state. However, for the sportsbook to accept wagers and work fully, you need to be in one of the states where BetMGM is legal.
Is BetMGM legal in Illinois?
Yes. BetMGM just launched in Illinois on March 5, 2022 and is now accepting online wagers in the state of Illinois.
Is BetMGM legal in Ohio?
No. However, Ohio has legalized sports gambling and is expected to launch a regulated market before January 1, 2023. It is very likely that BetMGM will offer its services in Ohio once it is legal to do so in the state.
Is BetMGM legal in Georgia?
No. There are no legal betting options in Georgia as things stand.
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