{"id":1448,"date":"2022-01-01T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/?page_id=1448"},"modified":"2022-01-03T07:10:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T07:10:55","slug":"states","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/states\/","title":{"rendered":"Best USA State Casinos \u2013 All Legal USA Casinos &#038; Gambling Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-modified-info\"><a class=\"last-modified-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/author\/lila\/\">Lila Thorn<\/a> | January 1, 2022 | Updated on: January 3rd, 2022<\/p><div class=\"mobile\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1489 size-full\" title=\"All US Casinos by State\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/all-us-casinos-by-state.png\" alt=\"All US Casinos by State\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/all-us-casinos-by-state.png 150w, https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/all-us-casinos-by-state-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Most US players may not know that only 48 allow gambling and US casinos. 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src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iowa.png\" alt=\"Iowa\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Kansas\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kansas.png\" alt=\"Kansas State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Kentucky\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/kentucky.png\" alt=\"Kentucky State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Louisiana\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/louisiana.png\" alt=\"Louisiana\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Maine\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maine.png\" alt=\"Maine\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Maryland\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maryland.png\" alt=\"Maryland\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Massachusetts\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/massachusetts.png\" alt=\"Massachusetts State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Michigan\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/michigan.png\" alt=\"Michigan\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Minnesota\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/minnesota.png\" alt=\"Minnesota State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/local-casinos\/mississippi\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mississippi\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/mississippi.png\" alt=\"Mississippi State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Missouri\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/missouri.png\" alt=\"Missouri\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Montana\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/montana.png\" alt=\"Montana\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Nebraska\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/nebraska.png\" alt=\"Nebraska State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/local-casinos\/nevada\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Nevada\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/nevada.png\" alt=\"Nevada State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"New Hampshire\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/new-hampshire.png\" alt=\"New Hampshire\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/local-casinos\/new-jersey\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"New Jersey\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/new-jersey.png\" alt=\"New Jersey State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"New Mexico\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/new-mexico.png\" alt=\"New Mexico\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/states\/new-york-gambling\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"New York\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/new-york.png\" alt=\"New York State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/local-casinos\/north-carolina\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"North Carolina\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/north-carolina.png\" alt=\"North Carolina State Casinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"North Dakota\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/north-dakota.png\" alt=\"North Dakota\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ohio\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ohio.png\" alt=\"Ohio\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Oklahoma\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/oklahoma.png\" alt=\"Oklahoma\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Oregon\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/oregon.png\" alt=\"Oregon\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Pennsylvania\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pennsylvania.png\" alt=\"Pennsylvania\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Rhode Island\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rhode-island.png\" alt=\"Rhode Island\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"South Carolina\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/south-carolina.png\" alt=\"South Carolina\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"South Dakota\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/south-dakota.png\" alt=\"South Dakota\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tennessee\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/tennessee.png\" alt=\"Tennessee\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/local-casinos\/texas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Texas\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/texas.png\" alt=\"Texas\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Utah\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/utah.png\" alt=\"Utah\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Vermont\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vermont.png\" alt=\"Vermont\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Virginia\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/virginia.png\" alt=\"Virginia\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Washington\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/washington.png\" alt=\"Washington\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"West Virginia\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/west-virginia.png\" alt=\"West Virginia\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Wisconsin\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wisconsin.png\" alt=\"Wisconsin\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"cta-cell\"><a href=\"\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Wyoming\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/wyoming.png\" alt=\"Wyoming\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Casinos-History\"><\/span><a name=\"history-of-casinos\"><\/a>US Casinos History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>US casinos have existed for almost a century, mainly in Nevada. Before that, US citizens gambled in saloons and public houses. So, you could say that gambling has been a part of US history since the beginning. Of course, the first-ever gambling den was Brown\u2019s Saloon, which opened on what we now called the Wyoming and Colorado border in 1822. In the early 1900s, a conservative movement managed to remove every casino in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Then, in 1931, casinos were back in Nevada, the only state with regulated casinos. The state was also the first to legalize off-track betting on horse races and sports betting. However, the East Coast reportedly had a host of illegal gambling venues underground until the 1950s.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey then became the second state to legalize casinos and brought Atlantic City into the industry in 1978. After 11 years, South Dakota joined the party with its own casinos. This momentum snowballed during the 90s, and tribal casinos started to open along the Mississippi River.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commercial-Casinos-and-Native-American-Casinos\"><\/span><a name=\"tribal-casinos\"><\/a>Commercial Casinos and Native American Casinos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Commercial and tribal casinos in the US are two categories that states allow. Casino resorts in Las Vegas are commercial. On the other hand, Native American casinos operate on tribal land. In 2022, 474 tribal casinos operate in 28 states across the US.<\/p>\n<p>So, how did the distinction come to be, and why was it necessary? In 1987, the US Supreme Court decided to allow tribes to own and operate casinos. Native Americans won the right to operate casinos. Through the cornerstone of the decision was California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. In 1988, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act made the decision final.<\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court ruled that tribes that had signed treaties with the federal government are sovereign nations. They are allowed to follow tribal laws as a result.<\/p>\n<p>To become eligible to open a casino, a Native American tribe must be recognized by the US Interior Department\u2019s Bureau of Indian Affairs before 1932. Otherwise, the Interior Department had to grant a waiver. All resorts are built on tribal reservations.<\/p>\n<p>Further rulings have allowed tribes to buy private land for resorts, but it must be attached to the reservation. Or, the lands must add something to the reservation (besides gambling), such as resources.<\/p>\n<h3>Differences Between Tribal &amp; Commercial Gaming<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Gaming Compact<\/strong> \u2013 to operate legally, Native American tribe authorities have to sign a gaming compact with the state it sits in. In essence, this compact is made to ensure that the casino pays state taxes, but the state can\u2019t charge more than the \u201ccost of regulatory oversight.\u201d So, no fraudulent taxes and a nice clean agreement to operate properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granting Concessions<\/strong> \u2013 with the gaming compact, states can ask for higher taxes only if they grant concessions. Concessions can range from tribal monopoly to allowing certain games. They might also negotiate an agreement that disallows new casinos in certain areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Class III Gaming Machines<\/strong> \u2013 tribal casinos can\u2019t operate Class III gaming machines like slots or video pokers. These are called \u201cLas Vegas-Style\u201d games because the results are independent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Class II Gaming Machines<\/strong> \u2013 instead, tribal gaming operations can offer Class II games. These are jackpots on Bingo machines. Other Class II games include \u201cvideo lottery terminals (VLTs)\u201d that use a simulated lottery ticket or bingo element.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tribal Sportsbooks<\/strong> \u2013 unlike commercial gambling operations, any tribal sportsbooks will have to be renegotiated in gaming compacts. Changes to the compacts could take years, so sportsbooks are in limbo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6083 size-full\" title=\"Best State Casinos USA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/best-state-casinos-usa.png\" alt=\"Best State Casinos USA\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/best-state-casinos-usa.png 500w, https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/best-state-casinos-usa-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The US States with Tribal Casinos<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>California Tribal Casinos<\/strong> \u2013 61 tribal casinos are currently running in California. These tribes have a lot of say in the state, and their opposition to PokerStars has stopped all online poker bills to date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oklahoma Tribal Casinos<\/strong> \u2013 since Oklahoma is home to most Native American tribes, it\u2019s no surprise that they also have 60 tribal gaming operations. The Pottawatomie, Ottawa, Osage, Tulsa, Cherokee, Choctaw, Comanche, and Chickasaw tribes run the most casinos. Moreover, the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes operate two of the world&#8217;s largest casinos, WinStar World Resort and Choctaw Resort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Mexico Tribes <\/strong>\u2013 right now, New Mexico has 25 tribal casinos. However, the New Mexico government is currently locked in legal battles with the Pojoaque Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo, and San Felipe tribes over raising taxes without concessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arizona Tribal Casinos<\/strong> \u2013 with 25 casinos in the state, the famous Navajo and Mohave tribes run multiple operations in conjunction with the Pima and Maricopa.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Florida Tribes <\/strong>\u2013 the majority of Floridian casinos are owned and operated by the Seminole tribe. They operate 8 casinos in the state and are in the midst of negotiating their gaming compact. If the name sounds familiar, it\u2019s because the Seminoles own Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Atlantic City.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York Tribal US Casinos <\/strong>\u2013 with just 12 tribal casinos, New York is probably the most profitable. The Seneca Nation, the Mohawk Nation, and the Oneida Indian Nation all own venues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connecticut Tribes <\/strong>\u2013 home to the two most famous tribal gaming operations, Connecticut\u2019s Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are famous worldwide. While the Mashantucket Pequot tribe operates Foxwoods, the Mohegan Sun is owned by the Mohegan tribe. The two tribes are now going to partner in a new venture based in East Windsor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"States-That-Dont-Allow-Gambling\"><\/span><a name=\"illegal-gambling\"><\/a>States That Don\u2019t Allow Gambling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the time of writing, only two of the 50 states in the US don\u2019t allow gambling. Both Hawaii and Utah have no laws, and it doesn\u2019t look like they will any time soon. These states have a 100% ban on all forms of gambling. Conversely, Mississippi, Alabama, Alaska, and Nevada don&#8217;t have lotteries either.<\/p>\n<p>At least 22 states allow pari-mutuel betting on horse races or lottery gambling, but not land-based casinos. For example, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. In Texas, the Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass is the only legal brick-and-mortar casino. Alabama\u2019s Coushatta and Tigua tribes have fought (unsuccessfully) to open casinos. Unfortunately, they aren\u2019t eligible to create a gaming compact.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online-US-Casinos\"><\/span><a name=\"online-gambling\"><\/a>Online US Casinos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With so much going on for land-based operators, where can web-based casinos fall in? In the 1990s, the first online casinos hit the US market and made it easier to gamble. Since these US casinos can offer every game in existence, the choices are pretty exciting. Of course, lawmakers saw a lot of problems with this, and regulations quickly started popping up.<\/p>\n<h3>The First States to Regulate Gambling<\/h3>\n<p>In part, the fast pace of the online gambling industry led to many legislators denouncing them. Local governments were especially at a loss. As a result, only New Jersey and Delaware have managed to pass laws for Internet gambling. USA players in these states can enjoy online slots, poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and many others from their homes. Nevada has only legalized online poker rooms and sports betting to date.<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, half of the 50 states allow online horse racing bets and online lottery ticket purchases. One of the reasons many other states won\u2019t regulate online gambling is the Wire Act of 1961. As we mentioned above, it has been used to prohibit web gambling through interpretation. Yet, the act came into being before the internet. Under the act, interstate betting is illegal, but this only applies to sports wagering.<\/p>\n<h3>Online USA Casinos Expansion<\/h3>\n<p>When the Wire Act was reversed in 2011, states were able to start the process to legalize. Some states have legalized all casino games without voters because they claim the voters already approved other games. In other states, attorney generals and legislators are worried about Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). To allow DFS, the constitution must change.<\/p>\n<p>Complicated legislative processes and special interests are the main reasons states haven\u2019t followed New Jersey and Delaware with online US casinos. Still, USA players in all states have access to web-based gambling websites. So, you need to find the safe and trustworthy kinds like our reviewed and rated casinos listed above.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More-About-Casinos\"><\/span>More About Casinos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/casino-games\/\">Casino Games<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/real-money-casinos\/\">Real Money Casinos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/guide\/\">Casino Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/local-casinos\/\">Land-Based Casinos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/casino-reviews\/\">Casino Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mobile-casinos\/\">Mobile Casinos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/casino-bonus\/\">Casino Bonus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/software\/\">USA Software Providers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivernilecasino.com\/casino-banking\/\">Casino Banking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/sports-betting\/\">Sports Betting Sites<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"US-Casinos-FAQs\"><\/span>US Casinos FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How many states have at least one casino?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Including casinos located on tribal reservations, there are 40 states with at least one legal casino.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Which states do not have a casino?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Alaska, Hawaii, Georgia, Utah, and Nebraska don\u2019t have casinos.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Which states have legal sports betting?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Nevada is currently the only state with comprehensive online sports betting legislation. Delaware, New Jersey and a few others have bills in the works.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How do I find the closest casino?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"You can simply type \u201ccasino near me\u201d into Google and it will match your closest casino. However, this will work even if you\u2019re hundreds of miles from the nearest one.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Where do I find more information about state gambling laws?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our site offers guides on each state\u2019s individual laws and legislature. In addition, your local government will have similar resources online.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Which states allow casinos?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Only 42 states allow casinos. Use our interactive map above to find them.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What cities have casinos?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Most of the large cities across the US have local land-based casinos. But, no cities in Hawaii, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Alaska, Georgia, Utah, and Nebraska have casinos.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How many states have legalized casino gambling?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"In total, 48 states have legalized gambling in some form. However, they differ on which formats are allowed.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion738\" class=\"panel-group\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse1\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">How many states have at least one casino?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Including casinos located on tribal reservations, there are 40 states with at least one legal casino.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse2\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">Which states do not have a casino?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Alaska, Hawaii, Georgia, Utah, and Nebraska don\u2019t have casinos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse3\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">What states have legal sports betting?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Nevada is currently the only state with comprehensive online sports betting legislation. Delaware, New Jersey, and a few others have bills in the works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse4\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">How do I find the closest casino?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>You can type \u201ccasino near me\u201d into Google, which will match your closest casino. However, this will work even if you\u2019re hundreds of miles from the nearest one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse5\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">Where do I find more information about state gambling laws?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Our site offers guides on each state\u2019s individual laws and legislature. Also, your local government will have similar resources online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse6\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">Which states allow casinos?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Only 42 states allow casinos. Use our interactive map above to find them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse7\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">What cities have casinos?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse7\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Most of the large cities across the US have local land-based casinos. But, no cities in Hawaii, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Alaska, Georgia, Utah, and Nebraska have casinos.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\"><a class=\"panel-title collapsed\" href=\"#collapse8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-controls=\"collapse8\" data-parent=\"#accordion738\">How many states have legalized casino gambling?<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" style=\"height: 0px;\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"collapse8\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>In total, 48 states have legalized gambling in some form. However, they differ on which formats are allowed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lila Thorn | January 1, 2022 | Updated on: January 3rd, 2022 Most US players may not know that only 48 allow gambling and US casinos. 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