Caesars States: Where Is Caesars Sportsbook Legal? (June 2023)

✅Fact Checked by: Michael Savio

Caesars has earned a reputation as a world-class sportsbook and casino empire. The name conjures up the idea of luxury, ornate surroundings, and a place where adults can play. Caesars online sportsbook grew from the company’s first modest establishment in Nevada to a leading player in the market. So where is Caesars legal now? Below we will discuss the origins of the Caesars Sportsbook empire, where it’s available, and how it became one of the most respected brands in America.

Caesars States

Here’s a list of the states that have legalized online sports betting, online casinos, and daily fantasy as of spring 2023, where Caesars is operating there, and in what capacity.

State	Sports Betting	Online Casino	Daily Fantasy Sports
Alabama	×	×	×
Alaska	×	×	×
Arizona	✓	×	×
Arkansas	×	×	×
California	×	×	×
Colorado	✓	×	×
Connecticut	×	×	×
Delaware	×	×	×
Florida	×	×	×
Georgia	×	×	×
Hawaii	×	×	×
Idaho	×	×	×
Illinois	✓	×	×
Indiana	✓	×	×
Iowa	✓	×	×
Kansas	✓	×	×
Kentucky	×	×	×
Louisiana	✓	×	×
Maine	×	×	×
Maryland	✓	×	×
Massachusetts	✓	×	×
Michigan	✓	✓	×
Minnesota	×	×	×
Mississippi	✓ (retail only)	×	×
Missouri	×	×	×
Montana	×	×	×
Nebraska	×	×	×
Nevada	✓	×	×
New Hampshire	×	×	×
New Jersey	✓	✓	×
New Mexico	✓ (retail only)	×	×
New York	✓	×	×
North Carolina	✓ (retail only)	×	×
North Dakota	×	×	×
Ohio	✓	×	×
Oklahoma	×	×	×
Oregon	×	×	×
Pennsylvania	✓	✓	×
Rhode Island	×	×	×
South Carolina	×	×	×
South Dakota	×	×	×
Tennessee	✓	×	×
Texas	×	×	×
Utah	×	×	×
Vermont	×	×	×
Virginia	✓	×	×
Washington	✓ (retail only)	×	×
Washington D.C.	✓	×	×
West Virginia	✓	✓	×
Wisconsin	×	×	×
Wyoming	✓	×	×

Caesars Legal States: Background on the Brand

Caesars got its start in Reno, Nevada in 1937 when Bill Harrah opened a bingo parlor. The company grew to become the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. by creating a kingdom of resorts, casinos, and facilities.

With its mix of grand retail properties and robust online presence, Caesars is one of the first names new and experienced gamblers think of. As of June of 2023, Caesars Entertainment has a market cap of $10.46 billion, which makes Caesars Entertainment one of the most valuable companies in the world.

The Caesars Sportsbook is great for new players because of its easy-to-understand layout, but savvy players will also enjoy the deep list of markets and offerings for games and events. Caesars is large, but accessible and fun for players regardless of their budget.

Caesars Sports Betting Legal Timeline

1937 - The Birth: Bill Harrah opens his first bingo parlor in Reno, NV. This opening would kick off what would become one of the largest companies in the world and change the casino industry forever.
Aug 1966 - A Las Vegas Landmark Opens: Caesars Palace on the West Side of the Las Vegas Strip opened in 1966 and is one of America’s best-known landmarks.
Feb 2010 - From Harrah’s to Caesars: Harrah’s officially changes their name to Caesars Entertainment Corp, beginning a new era for the casino giant.
May 2018 - PASPA Down, Caesars Up: With its roots in Nevada, Caesars was quick to offer retail sports gambling at its physical locations, creating a reputation for good odds and big markets. When PASPA was overturned by the Supreme Court in May of 2018, giving states the right to decide whether they could license sports betting within their own borders, Caesars was uniquely positioned to capitalize on the boom.
August 2018 - First Two Are In: Mississippi and New Jersey were two of the first states to take advantage of the PASPA decision. They both wanted to get in the sports betting business and partner with Caesars. Caesars already had land-based holdings in both states, and when it became possible to gain an online license in both states, Caesars did.
April 2022 - Caesars Acquire William Hill: Caesars Entertainment announces they have purchased William Hill for $3.7 billion. William Hill is a worldwide gambling company that would help operate the Caesars online sportsbook going forward.
March 2023 - Welcome Massachusetts to Caesars Empire: Since 2018, over 30 U.S. states have approved sports betting, some at retail locations, others at both retail sites and online. The latest was Massachusetts in March of 2023 and Caesars was there with an incredible welcome bonus for new players who could receive up to $1,500 back if their first bet wasn’t a winner.

The Future - Where Will Caesars Go Next?

There are still a handful of states with pending legislation on sports betting. Is Caesars legal in Florida? Not yet. Is Caesars legal in Texas? Not yet. State legislatures see sports betting as a new revenue source and there’s a lot of push to approve the activity in other states. If - and when - it happens, expect Caesars to be a player in those states.

How to Open An Account at Caesars Sportsbook

Opening a Caesars account is a quick process that should only take a couple of minutes and a working internet connection. First you will need to activate the Google Play store or App Store on your mobile device. Search for the Caesars Sportsbook. Make sure you download the right app. Some online sportsbooks have different apps for their online casino sites. You can also open an account through your computer web browser by going to William Hill.

After that, you may need to install geolocation software on your computer or mobile device This is used by Caesars to ensure you’re in an area where sports betting is licensed and regulated. A private WiFi network will also suffice.

To enroll:

Download the Caesars Sportsbook app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
Click on the Log in button and this will open the Caesars Sportsbook login page and allow you to create an account. Click “Sign Up” to create your Caesars Sportsbook account.
Create your account by entering your personal information, including name, address and last four digits of social security number (for security).
Agree to Caesars geolocation software to confirm you are currently in a Caesars Sportsbook legal state and can make real-money transactions.
Now you’re ready to make your first deposit and place a bet. Good luck!

Two-factor Authentication required in some states

Two-factor authentication is required in some states to use the Caesars Sportsbook. All this means is that in addition to entering your password when you log in to access your account, you’ll also be sent a six-digit code sent to your mobile number for you to input to ensure your identity. Caesars takes security measures seriously, and two-factor authentication is another example of that mission.

FAQs: Where Is Caesars Legal Right Now?

Caesars is legal in some capacity in 22 states, plus Washington DC. Here’s a look at each principality and when it became a Caesars sportsbook state.

Is Caesars legal in Nevada?

Yes! - Launch Date: Oct. 2013

Nevada is the birthplace of gambling in America, and it’s also where Caesars got started in Reno as a bingo hall. They have since expanded to become the Caesars Entertainment empire. Caesars has a partnership in Nevada with its Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino for online sports betting.

Is Caesars legal in Mississippi?

Yes! - Launch Date: Aug. 1, 2018

Mississippi was one of the first states to approve sports betting after PASPA was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2018. Caesars maintains a deep connection to the Mississippi Gulf Coast region with a Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s Gulf Coast.

Is Caesars legal in New Jersey?

Yes! - Launch Date: Aug. 6, 2018

Caesars has a huge presence in Atlantic City in New Jersey, and operates both an online casino and online sportsbook in the Garden State. New Jersey has some of the most relaxed rules for online gaming and is one of the biggest overall markets in the U.S.

Is Caesars legal in New Mexico?

Yes! - Launch Date: Oct. 16, 2018

In New Mexico, sports betting is only available in person or at retail sites. Caesars has its connection in New Mexico through the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Sportsbook, that’s the only operating Caesars site in the state.

Is Caesars legal in Iowa?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2019

Caesars was one of the original sportsbooks to go live in Iowa and maintains a partnership with Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel in Altoona. Even though Iowa has a small statewide population, it has become Caesars's thriving sports betting capital.

Is Caesars legal in Indiana?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2021

Indiana went with the two-pronged approach to sports betting, allowing in-person betting in September of 2019, followed by online betting a month later. Caesars operates a full legal physical sportsbook at the Tropicana Evansville Casino. There you can place in-person bets and enjoy the other amenities offered by the casino.

Is Caesars legal in Colorado?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2021

Caesars was not one of the four sportsbooks that went live on Opening Day in Colorado in 2020. Quickly, Colorado became a booming market, and Caesars jumped in. Caesars put their retail sportsbook in Black Hawk at the Isle Casino Hotel and Lady Luck Casino, less than an hour's ride from Denver.

Is Caesars legal in Michigan?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2021

Michigan gamblers are double lucky in that they have access to the Caesars Sportsbook and Caesars online casino. Caesars also operates a physical location at the Caesars Sportsbook at Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel in Williamsburg. Caesars offers a seamless experience for Michigan players who can use the same account at both the sportsbook and casino.

Is Caesars legal in Virginia?

Yes! - Launch Date: January 2021

Although Virginia has no true brick-and-mortar casinos, the state approved online sports betting in 2020 and went live early in 2021. Caesars took over the license held by William Hill and was one of the first online sportsbooks available in the state.

Is Caesars legal in Tennessee?

Yes! - Launch Date: March 11, 2021

The Volunteer State is one of the few that does not allow in-person sports betting but requires that all sports bets be made online. There are no physical, in-person sportsbooks. William Hill Sportsbook arrived in Tennessee in March of 2021 but was rebranded as Caesars Tennessee a month later.

Is Caesars legal in North Carolina?

Yes! - Launch Date: March 20, 2021

Yes, but only at a handful of retail brick-and-mortar locations. Online sports betting was approved in June 2023, meaning a state launch will come in 2024, Caesars has already expressed an interest in joining the party. In the meantime, North Carolina players can go to Caesars Sportsbooks at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.

Is Caesars legal in Arizona?

Yes! - Launch Date: September 2021

It was a long process before Arizona approved sports betting, and the final legislation allowed for up to 20 sports betting licenses. Caesars had signed a partnership deal with Major League Baseball’s Arizona Diamondbacks to operate a sportsbook at Chase Field. Sports franchises have the ability to partner with a sportsbook operator by giving them retail space at their home facility, but the teams have no say in the daily operations.

Is Caesars legal in West Virginia?

Yes! - Launch Date: September 2021

Caesars operates both an online casino and sportsbook in West Virginia after partnering with the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort. The resort was already under the William Hill umbrella before being acquired by Ceasars in 2021.

Is Caesars legal in NY?

Yes! - Launch Date: January 2022

Caesars was one of the first operators approved for a license in New York, looking to develop inroads in one of the biggest markets in the world. In October of 2022, Caesars announced plans to redevelop a part of Times Square in the heart of New York City as Caesars Palace Times Square, which would also house a Broadway Theatre.

Is Caesars legal in Louisiana?

Yes! - Launch Date: January 2022

Louisiana did things differently than other states, allowing individual parishes (what every other state calls counties) to vote on whether you could place a bet within their borders. 55 of the 64 voted to approve sports betting, so Caesars online sportsbook is available there and at four retail sites at Harrah’s New Orleans, Horseshoe Lake Charles, Louisiana Downs, and Horseshoe Bossier City.

Is Caesars legal in Illinois?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2021

The Caesars retail sportsbook in Illinois is at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, but players can also use Caesars online sportsbook anywhere within the state borders. The sportsbook launched in Illinois a few months after the industry was approved and was originally known as William Hill but was rebranded as Caesars Sportsbook Illinois in August 2021.

Is Caesars legal in Wyoming?

Yes! - Launch Date: August 2022

The Caesars online sportsbook went live in Wyoming in August 2022, making it the 16th state where it was an approved mobile online provider. Wyoming had approved sports betting the previous year. It became the fourth sportsbook running in Wyoming, joining DraftKings, BetMGM and FanDuel.

Is Caesars legal in Washington DC?

Yes! - Launch Date: May 2021

Washington DC has some of the more unique rules on online sports betting, and Caesars didn’t enter the heavily regulated market until 2021. Caesars made history in May of 2021, opening the first sportsbook to operate in a U.S. sports venue with the Caesars Sportsbook at MSE’s Capital One Arena. The Caesars mobile site went live in August of 2022.

Is Caesars legal in PA?

Yes! - Launch Date: September 2022

Thanks to its partnership with Harrah’s, Caesars has a huge retail sportsbook open at Harrah’s Philadelphia. The Caesars Sportsbook Pennsylvania app was relaunched with updates in September of 2022. Caesars also operates an online casino open for Pennsylvania players.

Is Caesars legal in Kansas?

Yes! - Launch Date: September 2022

After talking about sports betting since 2018, Kansas finally joined the party in 2022. Caesars has a partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburgh, Kansas, to roll out its mobile sports betting platform. In Kansas, the sports betting bill legalized both online sports betting and retail sports betting at Kansas’ four state-owned casinos. Each of the four gets up to three online skins and the ability to work with up to 50 other retail sites.

Is Caesars legal in Maryland?

Yes! - Launch Date: December 2021

Sports betting moved slowly through the Maryland legislative process, legalizing the activity in 2021, then allowing retail sportsbooks to take bets before throwing the door open for online operators in late 2022. Caesars was one of the first online betting sites available in Maryland.

Is Caesars legal in Ohio?

Yes! - Launch Date: January 2023

Before the first legal bet was placed in Ohio, Caesars had already set up a relationship with the National Basketball Association’s Cleveland Cavaliers to open a grand retail sportsbook at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. When the calendar flipped to 2023, Caesars mobile online Sportsbook went live in the Buckeye State.

Is Caesars legal in Massachusetts?

Yes! - Launch Date: January 2023

Massachusetts became the most recent state to launch sports betting just before March Madness in 2023, and Caesars was a part of the grand opening. Caesars has in-state partnerships with Raynham Park to open a retail sportsbook under the Caesars umbrella and with Encore Casino in Everett.

FAQs About Caesars Legal States

What device do I need to use Caesars Sportsbook?

All you need is a secured internet connection to enjoy Caesars sports betting. The desktop site will require you to have geolocation software installed so the site can verify you’re in a location where Caesars is legal. You can also use your mobile device, like a tablet or phone, to access the mobile site. Or you can download the Caesars Sportsbook app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Is Caesars Sportsbook legit?

Caesars' betting traces its roots back over 50 years in Nevada and has grown into a gambling and entertainment empire. It’s completely legit. In the states where Caesars Sportsbook is legal, it is monitored and regulated by state governing bodies meaning that your account deposits are guaranteed, and the payoffs are settled quickly.

Where will Caesars Sportsbook be legal next?

Live, legal online sports betting is allowed in 33 states in America, with a handful of states having approved the activity but not put the rules in place to allow sports betting to go live. Vermont and North Carolina recently signed bills legalizing online sports betting, and Caesars is expected to target both.

What is the Caesars Sportsbook welcome bonus?

It varies from state to state. When a new state, like Massachusetts, launches online sports betting, Caesars will offer an enhanced welcome bonus. But for new customers in early 2023, the standard welcome bonus is a $1,250 first-bet enticement, where Caesars refunds your stake on a first bet up to $1,250 in site credit. New players are also gifted 1,000 reward credits and tier credits which can be redeemed for various Caesars' perks.

Where is Caesars Sportsbook legal?

Caesars is legal in Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi (at a retail location), Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico (at a retail location), New York, North Carolina (at a retail location), Ohio, Ontario (Canada), Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico (at a retail location), Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Do I need to live in a state where Caesars Sportsbook is legal to wager?

The short answer is no. You can be visiting a state that is a Caesars sportsbook legal state and use the mobile site or app on your phone.

How long has Caesars Sportsbook been legal?

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 in May of 2018, it gave each state the ability to decide if it would sanction sports betting.

With its background in Nevada, Caesars was among the first sportsbooks to open online sportsbooks in other states.

Can I use my Caesars Sportsbook account at Caesars online casino?

In addition to a world-class sportsbook, Caesars also operates online casinos in multiple states and yes, you can use the funds you have in your account for both. In other words, you win on a football bet can be used at an online slot machine and vice versa at Caesars.