With that in mind, let's look at sports betting basics. By the end of 2019, that figure could grow, giving residents and neighbors in 12 to 14 states access to legal sportsbooks and legal online/mobile wagering as well. The conservative estimate here is that by the end of 2018 eight or nine states will have licensed sportsbooks allowing full-fledged sports betting (straight wagers, parlays, futures and more) at casinos, racetracks and possibly in retail locations, such as gas station convenience stores. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserįollowing the Supreme Court's ruling that PASPA is unconstitutional, numerous state legislatures are discussing - or already have passed laws - that will allow sports betting at brick-and-mortar casinos and racetracks, as well as online.