Real-time tracking of US iGaming licensing requirements, legislative progress, and technical compliance standards.
Operating in these jurisdictions requires full Operator or Vendor Licensing from the state gaming commission. All platforms must satisfy industry-standard technical certifications (ITL) and undergo mandatory geofencing audits.
NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)
The gold standard for US iGaming. Mature ecosystem with robust DGE oversight. Requires specialized vendor registration for geolocation providers.
PA Gaming Control Board (PGCB)
The largest active market by revenue. Strict PGCB requirements and high tax environment. Mandatory geofencing audits.
MI Gaming Control Board (MGCB)
Seamless integration between sports betting and iGaming. Strong MGCB enforcement on device integrity and location spoofing.
WV Lottery Commission
Stable regulatory environment with lower barriers to entry than PA/NJ. Ideal for testing new compliance tech.
Dept. of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Operated through Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes. Requires deep integration with tribal geofencing standards.
Delaware Lottery
Centralized market under the Delaware Lottery. Compliance is tightly coupled with the state-mandated platform provider.
RI Lottery (Bally's Exclusive)
The newest entrant to the iGaming 7. Employs a single-operator model with strict state-level oversight.
NV Gaming Control Board (NGCB)
While the casino capital of the world, Nevada remains restricted to online poker. Full iGaming is frequently debated.
Real-time status of iGaming legalization and regulatory risk across the United States.
**Watch List:** FL, MS, OH
View Prohibited State Guide →States with active legislative sessions, budget proposals, or voter referendums for full iGaming expansion.
S8185 (Senator Addabbo) remains a major focal point. As mobile sports betting breaks records, the push for iGaming to plug budget gaps is intensifying.
Compliance Focus
Expect ultra-strict geofencing requirements similar to NY sports betting mandates.
Maryland is actively evaluating the impact of iGaming on brick-and-mortar casinos. Legislative interest is high for a 2026 ballot initiative.
Compliance Focus
Device integrity and multi-signal location checks will be mandatory from Day 1.
The Internet Gaming Act (HB 4797) was reintroduced in Feb 2026, with a projected $1B in annual revenue. Illinois remains a "when, not if" state for full iGaming expansion.
Compliance Focus
Fraud prevention and VPN detection will be critical given the state's density.
To operate in live iGaming markets, your geofencing solution must satisfy rigorous third-party technical standards. Peabody is engineered to exceed the industry's highest technical benchmarks.
Satisfy rigorous state geofencing audit requirements with sub-meter coordinate precision.
Prove sub-second exclusion of users in restricted jurisdictions, even under sophisticated VPN spoofing.
Industry-recognized criteria for sports betting. Requires BSSID triangulation, GPS validation, and immutable audit logs. Peabody is built to these specs.
Core requirements for secure online play. Focuses on system integrity and secure communication of player location data.
Hardware-backed proof that the device is not rooted, jailbroken, or running spoofing software. Non-negotiable in Tier 1 states.
iGaming (online casinos) typically faces higher legislative resistance due to concerns over cannibalization of brick-and-mortar casinos and higher social risk profile. However, the revenue per player is significantly higher than sports betting.
Sweepstakes operators often rely on simple IP geolocation, which fails in "Grey Market" states that have recently clarified their stance on social gaming (like MI, WA, and NY). Peabody helps sweepstakes operators upgrade to full iGaming-grade compliance.
We update this map weekly based on legislative sessions, regulatory standard updates, and state lottery commission board meetings.