Frequently asked questions

Only where a state has authorized and licensed it, and only while you are physically in that state. As of November 2026, licensed online casinos are operating in Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. Maine has passed a law but has not launched. See the state guides.

Offshore sites are not licensed by any U.S. state regulator, so no U.S. regulator tests their games or protects your deposits. Read payments and safety.

No. A state license covers play inside that state. Licensed sites use geolocation to block play from outside the state's borders.

In the U.S. states that currently license online casinos, the minimum age is 21. Lottery and other gambling ages are set by each state; confirm with the official regulator.

The house edge is the average share of each bet the game is designed to keep over the long run. For example, a single-zero roulette wheel has a 2.70 percent edge on standard bets. See the game guides.

Return-to-player is the long-run percentage of wagers a game is designed to pay back to all players combined. House edge equals 100 percent minus RTP. It is not a promise for any one session.

No. Systems such as doubling after a loss change the pattern of wins and losses, not the long-run edge, and can lead to large losses.

Yes, gambling winnings are taxable income under federal law. See IRS Topic 419. State rules vary.

No. This site is informational only. We do not accept bets, run games, use affiliate links, or recommend casinos or bonuses.

Call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), or visit 800gambler.org. Our help page lists self-exclusion programs and limit tools.