There are hundreds of online bookmakers that will offer ability to make bets on UFC and other MMA events. Depending on where you live, choosing the best sportsbook for you might not be as simple as picking the one with the best odds.
Where to bet on UFC fights if you live in the United States
Gambling online in the USA is a relatively new option for law-abiding US citizens. Until recently, it wasn’t possible to legally place bets online for any sport, let alone MMA.
Which states have legalized online betting?
Given the recency of the law change, the rules and betting opportunities are rapidly evolving. Every state in the USA has its own unique rules and regulations.
🟢 Fully legal and available
🟡 Fully legal and available after in-person signup
🟠 “In-person” online betting only.
🔴 Not legal
| State | Online betting status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 🔴 | |
| Alaska | 🔴 | |
| Arizona | 🔴 | |
| Arkansas | 🔴 | |
| California | 🔴 | |
| Colorado | 🟢 | |
| Connecticut | 🔴 | |
| Delaware | 🔴 | |
| Florida | 🔴 | |
| Georgia | 🔴 | |
| Hawaii | 🔴 | |
| Idaho | 🔴 | |
| Illinois | 🟡 | In-person signup is necessary |
| Indiana | 🟢 | |
| Iowa | 🟢 | |
| Kansas | 🔴 | |
| Kentucky | 🔴 | |
| Louisiana | 🔴 | |
| Maine | 🔴 | |
| Maryland | 🔴 | |
| Massachusetts | 🔴 | |
| Michigan | 🟢 | |
| Minnesota | 🔴 | |
| Mississippi | 🟠 | |
| Missouri | 🔴 | |
| Montana | 🟠 | |
| Nebraska | 🔴 | |
| Nevada | 🟡 | In-person signup is necessary |
| New Hampshire | 🟢 | Only DraftKings |
| New Jersey | 🟢 | |
| New Mexico | 🔴 | |
| New York | 🔴 | Possibly available in 2022 |
| North Carolina | 🔴 | |
| North Dakota | 🔴 | |
| Ohio | 🔴 | |
| Oklahoma | 🔴 | |
| Oregon | 🟢 | Only state lottery |
| Pennsylvania | 🟢 | |
| Rhode Island | 🟢 | Only William Hill |
| South Carolina | 🔴 | |
| South Dakota | 🔴 | |
| Tennessee | 🟢 | |
| Texas | 🔴 | |
| Utah | 🔴 | |
| Vermont | 🔴 | |
| Virginia | 🟢 | |
| Washington D.C. | 🟢 | Only state lottery |
| Washington | 🔴 | |
| West Virginia | 🟢 | |
| Wisconsin | 🔴 | |
| Wyoming | 🔴 | |
What is “In-person” online betting only?
When physically located inside a casino, customers who have proven their identify are able to use mobile devices to place bets ‘online’. Upon leaving the premesis, no other bets can be placed.
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