Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia give residents the option of online sports betting as well. Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania along with Nevada additionally allow for online poker games. In addition, having online gambling available opens the door to additional tax revenue, which a lot of states desperately require.Ĭonnecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia all allow online casinos.

A lot of states want to have online gambling because it makes it easier to regulate, reducing the chances of someone getting hurt while playing. Now, there are several states that have opened the door, realizing that there is an opportunity to take advantage of online gambling.