Utah is the most restrictive state in the nation regarding gambling. Utah is one of only two states (along with Hawaii) that has no major commercial or tribal gaming industry. As a result, there are no legal options for NBA betting in Utah. There are no retail sportsbooks, no legal online apps, and even Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) sites generally block users located in Utah. If you're a Utah Jazz fan or watching national TV games, you have no legal in-state betting options.

Sports betting is NOT YET legal in Minnesota. While momentum has been building for years, and 2025 legislation (the "Minnesota Sports Betting Act 3.0") brought the state closer than ever, a final law has not yet been enacted or launched. However, Minnesota is a market for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). Operating in a legal framework that legislators have generally accepted, DFS apps provide the only legitimate way for Minnesotans to win money on NBA action. If you're watching the Timberwolves or betting on national TV games, DFS is your legal option.

Sports betting is not legal in Alaska. The Last Frontier remains one of the few U.S. states with virtually no commercial gambling infrastructure, no state lottery, no commercial casinos, and no regulated sportsbooks. While legislation (House Bill 145) was introduced in 2025 to legalize mobile betting, it has not yet been enacted. However, Alaska residents can legally participate in Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). If you're watching games from Anchorage, Fairbanks, or anywhere in the Last Frontier, DFS is your legal option.

Sports betting remains illegal in Alabama. There are no legal online sportsbooks, and retail betting is not available at the state's tribal casinos or racetracks. Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) was explicitly legalized in 2019, providing a secure, state-regulated way to engage with basketball games. Platforms like DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, and Underdog Fantasy operate legally, allowing residents to win real money based on their sports knowledge.

Wisconsin legalized sports betting in November 2021 through tribal-only operations after the state renegotiated gaming compacts with its indigenous nations. Bettors can wager on the NBA in person or, at select locations, use a geofenced mobile app while physically on casino property. If you're watching the Milwaukee Bucks (home team) or betting on national TV games, Wisconsin's got you covered at tribal casino locations.

Washington State legalized sports betting on September 9, 2021, strictly at tribal casinos. Following the passage of HB 2638 in 2020, the state authorized sports wagering exclusively at tribal gaming facilities. Today, over 15 tribal casinos operate retail sportsbooks across the state, partnering with major brands like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars. Crucially, Washington has no statewide mobile betting. If you're watching the Portland Trail Blazers (default regional team) or betting on national TV games, Washington's got you covered at tribal casino locations.

South Dakota legalized sports betting on September 9, 2021, exclusively in the historic gambling town of Deadwood and at select tribal casinos. There is no statewide mobile betting or anywhere outside Deadwood. For those unable to make the trip to the Black Hills, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) remains the primary legal option for mobile action. If you're watching the Minnesota Timberwolves (regional favorite) or betting on national TV games, South Dakota's got you covered in Deadwood.

North Dakota legalized sports betting in December 2021, exclusively through tribal casino sportsbooks. Following an agreement that recognized sports wagering as a Class III gaming activity under existing tribal compacts, the state's sovereign tribes moved forward with retail operations. There are no state-regulated online sports betting apps, for mobile play, residents rely on Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). If you're watching the Minnesota Timberwolves (regional favorite) or betting on national TV games, North Dakota's got you covered at tribal casino locations.

New Mexico legalized NBA betting on October 16, 2018, making it the sixth state in the nation to accept a legal sports bet. You can legally bet on the NBA, but only at tribal casinos. There are no state-regulated online sportsbooks (like DraftKings or FanDuel) legally operating in New Mexico. Bettors looking for mobile convenience must rely on Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) apps or visit a tribal casino in person. If you're watching the Phoenix Suns (regional favorite) or betting on national TV games, New Mexico's got you covered at tribal casino locations.