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Is DraftKings legit? Licensed states and products reviewed
Is DraftKings legit? Yes, where it is licensed: state regulators list DraftKings in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with products that vary by state. This DraftKings review shows each state record and the 21+ rule, checked October 18, 2026.
Sources checked
At a glance
Verified operator details
- Brand
- DraftKings
- Legal entity
- See the state-specific company or licensed host below.
- Jurisdiction
- Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, United States
- Market or region
- United States
- Products listed
- Casino · Sports betting · Poker
- Operating model
- State-regulated real money
- State-regulated availability
- Connecticut · Michigan · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · West Virginia
- Age context
- 21+
- Currency reference
- USD
Legal and product context
What the source establishes
Regulated real-money authorization is state- and product-specific. See offering records for the applicable regulator, licensed entity or host, product scope, destination and primary sources.
Each regulated listing applies only to the state and product named below. It is not a nationwide license and does not establish authorization or availability in another state.
United States availability
Verified state and product records
Only active records backed by the cited primary sources are shown. A blank or unlisted state is not presented as available.
| State | Model | Products | Listed company / host and authority | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | State-regulated real money | Casino Visit Brand ↗ | Mashantucket Pequot Tribe / Foxwoods Resort Casino Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Connecticut | State-regulated real money | Sports betting Visit Brand ↗ | Mashantucket Pequot Tribe / Foxwoods Resort Casino Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Michigan | State-regulated real money | Casino Visit Brand ↗ | Bay Mills Indian Community Michigan Gaming Control Board Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Michigan | State-regulated real money | Sports betting Visit Brand ↗ | Bay Mills Indian Community Michigan Gaming Control Board Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| New Jersey | State-regulated real money | Casino Visit Brand ↗ | Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Pennsylvania | State-regulated real money | Casino Visit Brand ↗ | Crown PA Gaming, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Pennsylvania | State-regulated real money | Sports betting Visit Brand ↗ | Crown PA Gaming, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| Pennsylvania | State-regulated real money | Poker Visit Brand ↗ | Crown PA Gaming, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| West Virginia | State-regulated real money | Casino Visit Brand ↗ | Crown WV Gaming, LLC West Virginia Lottery Commission Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
| West Virginia | State-regulated real money | Sports betting Visit Brand ↗ | Crown WV Gaming, LLC West Virginia Lottery Commission Primary source ↗ | 2026-10-18 |
Listed products
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Is DraftKings legit?
DraftKings is legit in the states where a regulator has approved it: Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Outside those states DraftKings cannot offer real-money play, and you must be 21 or older and physically in a licensed state.
DraftKings licensed states: state by state
DraftKings in Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Gaming Division lists DraftKings for casino games and sports betting, through Mashantucket Pequot Tribe / Foxwoods Resort Casino.
DraftKings in Michigan
Michigan Gaming Control Board lists DraftKings for casino games and sports betting, through Bay Mills Indian Community.
DraftKings in New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement lists DraftKings for casino games, through Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City.
DraftKings in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board lists DraftKings for casino games, sports betting and poker, through Crown PA Gaming, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings.
DraftKings in West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery Commission lists DraftKings for casino games and sports betting, through Crown WV Gaming, LLC.
DraftKings legit checklist
Use the official DraftKings site for your state, confirm that geolocation places you inside that state, and check that the account is in USD. That applies to DraftKings legit too.
Is DraftKings legit?: frequently asked questions
Is DraftKings legit?
Yes, in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, where state regulators list it. Checked October 18, 2026.
How old do you have to be to play at DraftKings?
21 or older, and you must be in a state where DraftKings is licensed.
Is DraftKings available in every state?
No. Our records show DraftKings in 5 states only.
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Our DraftKings review summary
DraftKings legit in short: draftKings at a glance: casino games, sports betting and poker in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, 21+, USD, each state record linked below and checked October 18, 2026.
How this page was checked
Public records, exact domains and current terms
This profile checks public records and the current website identity. We did not open an account, deposit money or test withdrawals. The operator’s current terms govern availability and use.