Online gaming has taken the world by storm. More and more countries are starting to realize the potential benefits, legalizing online casinos. In the USA, all 50 states are free to pass their own regulation on this matter. Many have done so, and while some are still against it and holding their ground, sooner or later, all states are expected to opt in.
In the following paragraphs, we’ll rank the states where online casinos are most popular. Instead of a top-to-bottom list, we’ll do it vice versa.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island has only two regulated online casinos. It was the 7th state in the USA to legalize iGaming. The state extended Bally’s gambling monopoly in the online gaming market, giving it a license to run operations.
Interest in online casinos is expected to grow, so there might be more casino sites on that list. Bally’s online casino is supported by major providers such as IGT and Stakelogic for the live casino division.
Delaware
Onto our second one, online gambling in Delaware was legalized in 2013. In over a decade, it has seen several state-regulated platforms and a variety of sweepstakes casinos that have recently become popular among players.
The online casinos in Delaware are packed with action and a variety of bonuses and promotions, which make them a huge draw for new and returning players. While there’s been no word about it now, it’s a fact that several new casino sites are looking to join the online gambling market in Delaware. We believe that it’ll happen soon, helping the iGaming market in the state grow.
New Jersey
New Jersey is known as a gambling mecca, holding the second spot in the USA after Nevada. While its online gaming numbers are nowhere near the numbers of land-based casinos, there are still dozens of available operators.
Some of these casinos have partnered up with land-based providers to offer services. Others are new arrivals on the market. NJ’s community is among the most active when it comes to gambling online, so the state’s casino sites offer more games and bonuses than usual.
New York
Even though online gambling in the state of New York is illegal, players can still access a variety of social and sweepstakes casinos. The latter is more popular, offering players a chance to play with two types of coins, similar to games found on social media platforms.
Gold coins are for free gameplay, while sweep coins can be used for real money gameplay. While these games are not near casino sites in terms of variety and winning potential, they’re still quite popular among players. New York is almost ready to legalize online gambling, which is expected to be done soon.
Louisiana
Similar to New York, online gambling is prohibited in the Bayou. However, the city has a strong connection to gambling in general. Some of the US’s first casinos were housed in Louisiana, so gambling is one of the top activities and pastimes for the state’s residents.
Since no online casinos are legal, sweepstakes and social casinos are the next big thing. Louisiana players can enjoy dozens of these casino sites, playing with gold or sweep coins for free or real money prizes. While the state has been firmly against online gambling so far, there are rumors that iGaming could go legal soon.
Montana
Montana has always been quite stern on the concept of gambling. There are over a dozen Native casinos in the state, and a lot of social and sweepstakes casinos online. While gambling online is prohibited, no player has been prosecuted for placing a bet online.
The Montana Lottery also licenses certain online gaming sites where players can enjoy certain games. Despite the illegal nature of online gaming, gambling is one of Montana’s most popular pastimes.
Nevada
It should come as no surprise that gambling and online gaming are most popular in Nevada. Per records, there are over 350 land-based casinos and even more online casinos. The city of Las Vegas lives and breathes by casinos, so it’s safe to say it’s the premier gambling destination in the USA, and probably around the world.
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