Where Is Online Gambling Legal?
Online gambling is a form of gaming that enables players to wager real money online casino games or other forms of wagering with real money – typically over the internet. Though still relatively new, this form of wagering has already become legal in a number of states; with some laws restricting gambling while others allowing a variety of options.
Most online gambling is conducted within licensed casinos that have been authorized and regulated by an official body, and these casinos must adhere to a number of standards in terms of fairness and transparency when providing their services to customers as well as meeting specific security measures to keep player funds safe – this serves both gamblers and operators equally well.
Though federal gambling prohibitions remain in place, several states have begun gradually relaxing these restrictions over time. Since the Supreme Court overturned PASPA in 2018, for instance, several states have begun providing sports betting for residents – New Jersey being one of them; Nevada and Pennsylvania followed soon after with legal sports betting options while New Hampshire recently passed legislation which will expand their iGaming market further still.
New York has not fully embraced iGaming; however, numerous efforts have been undertaken in recent years that may allow its citizens to experience online gambling’s conveniences.
Kentucky recently expanded its iGaming offerings. Home of Churchill Downs, making Kentucky an attractive option for horse racing betting enthusiasts, Kentucky opted to restrict online sports betting only for teams within their borders and disallow player prop bets for collegiate games.
Louisiana takes an unusual approach to online gambling. Though Louisiana is home to numerous casinos, its boundaries are divided among 64 parishes – only 55 of these parishes allow sports betting for residents – creating a situation in which iGaming is legal within certain parishes but not throughout the entire state.
Connecticut and Georgia have also legalized online gambling, offering various iGaming products; Georgia recently made casino play available following an extended delay, following PASPA’s repeal; its residents can now enjoy safe and authorized iCasino games such as virtual poker and slot machines.