Mobile Craps For US Players
If you have ever stood at a $25 craps table in Vegas on a Saturday night, three deep at every spot, waiting twenty minutes for a seven to fall, you already understand the appeal of pulling the same game out of your pocket. Mobile craps gives you the pass line, the come, the odds, the field, the hardways, and a fresh shooter every minute or two, with bet minimums starting around a dime instead of fifteen bucks. That is the pitch. The reality is more complicated, because what is legal in one zip code is a federal nothingburger one state line over, and the apps you can download from the App Store depend entirely on where your phone says you are standing.
This guide walks through the whole picture for mobile craps specifically. Not online casinos in general, not sports betting, not slots. Just craps on your phone. We will cover which states have legal and regulated mobile craps right now, what to expect from the major apps, what offshore sites actually offer for craps players, and how the game itself works on a touch screen versus a felt table. I have been playing craps for a long time, online and live, and the goal here is to tell you what you would want to know if a buddy who actually grinds the game pulled you aside at the rail.
The Current US Legal Landscape for Mobile Craps
Online casino gaming in the United States is regulated state by state, not federally. There is no national license, no national ban, and no shortcut. Each state legislature decides whether to authorize internet gaming, and each state's gaming regulator decides which operators can offer which games inside its borders. Mobile sports betting blew up after the Supreme Court struck down PASPA in 2018, and most people assume online casinos followed the same path. They did not. Casino legalization has been slower, more politically complicated, and more closely tied to existing tribal compacts and brick-and-mortar casino interests.
As of mid-2026, only a handful of states allow real-money online casino play, and an even smaller subset of those states actually offer craps as part of their licensed game catalog. Two states with legal online casinos, Delaware and Rhode Island, do not currently feature craps in their lineups. That leaves five states where you can legally and safely play mobile craps for real money on a regulated app, with a sixth on the way.
This guide covers both sides of the coin. The first half is the legal side, the regulated mobile craps experience inside those five states. The second half is offshore, which is where the conversation gets honest. Offshore sites accept US players from states that have not legalized iGaming, and millions of Americans use them. They are not licensed by any US authority, they operate in a legal gray zone, and they come with real risks that anyone considering them needs to understand before depositing a dollar.
States With Legal and Regulated Mobile Craps
Five states currently offer regulated mobile craps for real money. Each has its own regulator, its own list of approved operators, and its own quirks around which game variants are available. You must be physically located inside the state to play, regardless of where you live or where the app is registered.
Mobile Craps In Connecticut
Connecticut launched online casino gaming in October 2021 under a tribal-state compact framework. The market is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's Gaming Division, working with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Foxwoods) and the Mohegan Tribe (Mohegan Sun). Because of the compact structure, the iGaming market is limited to two operators: DraftKings, partnered with Foxwoods, and FanDuel, partnered with Mohegan Sun. Both apps offer craps. The minimum age to play is 21, and you must be physically inside Connecticut.
Connecticut's craps offering is solid but limited by the small operator pool. DraftKings gives the better odds bet ceiling, while FanDuel's live dealer table is the busier of the two on a typical evening.
Mobile Craps In Michigan
Michigan went live with online casinos in January 2021 after the Lawful Internet Gaming Act passed in late 2019. The Michigan Gaming Control Board regulates the market, and Michigan currently has the deepest operator field of any iGaming state, with more than a dozen licensed online casinos tied to Detroit's three commercial casinos and roughly two dozen tribal properties. Just about every major national operator runs a craps table here, including DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, BetRivers, Caesars, and Fanatics. Michigan also has a robust live dealer craps presence powered by Evolution Gaming. Players must be 21 and physically inside the state.
Mobile Craps In New Jersey
New Jersey is the granddaddy of US iGaming. The state authorized online casinos in 2013, making it the longest-running regulated market in the country, regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Every Atlantic City casino is allowed to partner with online operators, which means New Jersey has the largest catalog of online craps options in the country. DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, BetRivers, Caesars Palace Online Casino, Borgata Online, Hard Rock, and several smaller operators all carry craps. The 21+ requirement applies, and geolocation enforcement is strict, particularly along the borders with Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware where towers can pick up signals from across state lines.
Mobile Craps In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania legalized online casino gaming in 2017 and launched in 2019. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regulates the market, and the state requires online operators to partner with one of its land-based casinos. The lineup includes most of the national brands plus a handful of smaller operators tied to Pennsylvania casinos. Pennsylvania does have one quirk worth knowing: not every craps variant offered in other states is available there. Caesars Palace Online Casino's first-person craps, for example, is not currently available to Pennsylvania players, even though the live dealer version is. Minimum age is 21.
Mobile Craps In West Virginia
West Virginia launched online casinos in 2020 under regulation from the West Virginia Lottery, with five land-based casinos eligible to partner with online operators. The market is smaller than Michigan or Pennsylvania, but the major national brands are all there: DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel, BetRivers, and Caesars. Craps is available, including live dealer tables at most operators. West Virginia is also one of the few states where you can play mobile craps in the Eastern time zone without having to drive to the Atlantic seaboard. Players must be 21 and inside the state.
Mobile Craps In Maine (Pending Launch)
Maine is on track to become the eighth state with legal online casinos, after passing authorizing legislation in early 2026. The framework gives each of Maine's four federally recognized tribes the right to partner with one third-party operator, similar to the Connecticut model. DraftKings and Caesars are widely expected to be among the first to go live, both of which carry craps in their existing markets. As of this writing, the launch is expected in the second half of 2026 once the regulator finalizes technical standards and operator approvals. Whether craps will be available at launch depends on which operators are approved and how their game catalogs are configured for the Maine market.
States With Legal Online Casinos but No Craps
Two states have legal, regulated online casino gaming but do not currently offer craps as part of the licensed game catalog: Delaware and Rhode Island. Delaware runs a state-controlled, single-vendor model where the Delaware Lottery operates the platform through Rush Street Interactive. The catalog leans heavily on slots and a limited table game selection that does not include craps. Rhode Island launched its iGaming market in 2024, also using a limited operator model, and craps has not been part of the launch lineup. Both are worth watching as their catalogs expand, but right now, if craps is the priority, neither state is an option.
Top 5 Legal Mobile Craps Sites
The following reviews cover the five operators that consistently rank highest for craps players in the regulated US market. Availability varies by state, so check before you deposit.
1. DraftKings Casino
DraftKings is the strongest pick for serious craps players in the regulated market for one specific reason: it is the only operator that allows 5x odds bets on the pass line and come. That single feature drops the combined house edge on a pass-with-max-odds line down to about 0.62 percent, which is the lowest you can get on any online table game in the United States. For a craps player who knows what odds bets are and uses them, that is not a small deal.
The catalog includes a standard RNG craps title, a first-person craps table, and the novelty Andrew Dice Clay-themed craps game, which is essentially first-person craps with the comedian's commentary layered in. Minimum bets start at ten cents on most tables, and maximums run up to $2,000. The mobile app is clean, the dice animations move quickly, and the bet repeat function works the way you would want it to on a small screen.
Available in: Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
2. BetMGM Casino
BetMGM has arguably the best live dealer craps experience in the regulated US market. The live table runs through Evolution Gaming's studio and has a real human dealer, real dice thrown by a mechanical arm, and the kind of social interaction you cannot replicate at an RNG table. BetMGM also carries Evolution's first-person craps for players who want a faster game without the live dealer wait time.
The downside is the odds ceiling. BetMGM caps pass and come odds bets at 3x, not 5x. That is better than the 2x most operators offer but still leaves money on the table compared to DraftKings if you are an odds-focused bettor. The welcome offer is one of the more aggressive in the market, and the iRewards loyalty program tier benefits actually translate into useful cash-back if you play regularly.
Available in: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
3. FanDuel Casino
FanDuel's craps room mirrors BetMGM's structure, with both Evolution-powered live dealer craps and first-person craps. The live dealer table accepts wagers as low as ten cents, which is one of the lowest minimums you will find anywhere. First-person craps starts at fifty cents.
The major weakness for craps players is the 2x odds cap. FanDuel limits pass and come odds bets to twice the flat bet, which is the standard for online craps but noticeably worse than DraftKings or BetMGM. The mobile app is one of the most polished in the industry, and FanDuel's customer support is generally faster than the competition. Promotions skew toward casual players, with frequent free spin offers that do not do much for someone whose game is craps.
Available in: Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
4. BetRivers Casino
BetRivers is run by Rush Street Interactive and has the deepest roots in regulated US iGaming, having operated in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since the early days. The craps offering covers both live dealer and first-person variants, both with 2x odds. What sets BetRivers apart is the bonus structure. Most online casinos exclude craps from bonus wagering requirements entirely, but BetRivers has historically been more craps-friendly with its promotions, particularly its iRush Rewards loyalty program, which lets you earn points playing craps that other operators will not credit.
The mobile app is functional rather than flashy, but it has been stable for years and the craps tables run smoothly even on older phones. Customer support is strong by industry standards.
Available in: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
5. Caesars Palace Online Casino
Caesars trades on the brand and the rewards program, both of which are real assets if you are also a Caesars customer in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or one of their regional properties. Online play earns Caesars Rewards tier credits and reward credits that cross over into hotel stays, dining, and live casino comps, which no other operator on this list can match.
The craps catalog includes Evolution's live dealer table, which is excellent. First-person craps is offered in most states but not Pennsylvania, which is a notable hole. Odds caps are 2x, in line with the field outside DraftKings and BetMGM. The mobile app has improved significantly over the past two years and is now competitive with the rest of the field, though some users still find the navigation clunkier than DraftKings or FanDuel.
Available in: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
Mobile Craps at Offshore Sites
What Offshore Actually Means
"Offshore" is shorthand for online casinos that are licensed and operated outside the United States, most commonly in Curacao, Costa Rica, Panama, or Antigua and Barbuda. They accept US players, advertise to US players, and process payments for US players, but they are not licensed by any US state regulator and they are not subject to US gaming law. The companies behind them are based in jurisdictions where their operations are legal under local law, and they argue that taking bets from Americans over the internet does not violate US federal law because the federal Wire Act applies only to sports betting, not casino games.
That argument has not been definitively tested in court for individual players, and the federal government has historically targeted operators rather than recreational gamblers. The Department of Justice has gone after offshore operators that take US sports bets, but enforcement against individual casino players is essentially nonexistent. Several states, however, have their own laws that treat unlicensed online gambling as illegal, and a small number of states have specifically charged players in unusual circumstances. The risk to an individual player is low but nonzero.
Legal Gray Area and Real Risks
The honest summary is this: federal law does not currently prosecute Americans for placing casino bets on offshore sites, but state laws vary, and the federal landscape could change. More importantly, when you play offshore, you are operating without any of the consumer protections that come with a regulated US license. There is no state regulator you can complain to. There is no Department of Consumer Protection that will recover your funds if the site decides not to pay you. There is no audited random number generator certification from a US testing lab. The site's word is the only guarantee you have.
Most offshore sites pay most of their players most of the time, because their business depends on it. But "most" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The offshore industry has a long, well-documented history of slow-paying winners, voiding accounts of advantage players, freezing balances during disputes, and occasionally going dark and taking customer balances with them when ownership changes hands. None of that is hypothetical. It has happened, repeatedly, to real people.
Which States Effectively Need Offshore for Mobile Craps
Forty-five states currently have no path to legal, regulated mobile craps. If you live in any of those states and want to play craps on your phone for real money, the offshore market is the only option. That includes large-population states like California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Massachusetts, none of which have legalized online casino gaming. It also includes every state in the South outside of West Virginia, every state in the Mountain West, every state in the Pacific Northwest, and most of the Midwest. The regulated market is a small island in a much larger sea.
That reality is why the offshore market is as big as it is. It is not because Americans prefer unregulated gambling. It is because for most of the country, regulated gambling is not on the menu.
Key Risks of Playing Offshore
- No US regulatory recourse. If an offshore site closes your account, voids your winnings, or simply stops responding to withdrawal requests, you cannot file a complaint with a US gaming regulator because none of them have jurisdiction. Curacao's gaming authority technically exists, but its complaint resolution process is slow and rarely favors players.
- Payment friction and fees. US banks and card networks frequently block transactions to offshore casinos under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. That has pushed most offshore deposits and withdrawals toward cryptocurrency, which adds a layer of complexity, exchange-rate risk, and irreversible-transaction risk that regulated US casinos do not have.
- Game fairness concerns. Most reputable offshore sites use software from licensed providers, but unlike regulated US operators, there is no required public certification. You are trusting the site that the dice rolls are random.
- Account closures and bonus disputes. Offshore sites have notoriously vague terms of service that frequently get invoked to void winnings, especially on bonuses. Reading the fine print is not optional.
- Self-exclusion and responsible gambling tools are weaker. Most offshore sites offer some form of self-exclusion, but enforcement is inconsistent, and players who self-exclude at one site can usually open an account at a sister site within the same operating group.
Top 5 Offshore Mobile Craps Sites
The reviews below describe the largest and longest-running offshore sites that accept US players for mobile craps. Their inclusion here is descriptive, not promotional. None are licensed in the United States, and the risks above apply to all of them.
1. Bovada
Bovada has been around in some form since 2011, when it spun off from the Bodog brand to focus on the US market. It is the most recognized offshore site among American players and has the largest user base. The mobile site works through a browser and is responsive on both iOS and Android, with no app store download required. Craps is available in a single RNG variant, with bet minimums starting at $1 and 3x odds on the pass line.
Bovada's reputation among long-time offshore players is mixed. It pays most withdrawals reliably, particularly for crypto, but it has a documented history of capping winnings, slow-paying check withdrawals, and limiting accounts of players the site identifies as advantage players. Crypto withdrawals typically clear within 24 to 72 hours. Check withdrawals can take two weeks or longer.
2. MyBookie
MyBookie launched in 2014 and is licensed in Curacao. It is primarily known as a sportsbook but operates a full casino product including a single craps table from its in-house software. The craps minimum is $1, and odds bets are capped at 2x.
The mobile experience is browser-based and adequate, though it lags the major US-licensed apps in polish. MyBookie has a reputation for aggressive bonus offers paired with high rollover requirements that effectively make the bonuses break-even at best for craps players. Withdrawal times are reasonable for crypto, slower for traditional methods. Customer support is available via live chat and is generally responsive.
3. BetOnline
BetOnline has been operating since 2004 and is one of the older offshore brands serving the US market. It carries craps as part of a broader casino offering, with both an RNG craps title and a live dealer craps table during certain hours. The live dealer offering is one of the few outside the regulated US market.
BetOnline's mobile site is functional but dated compared to regulated competitors. The site has historically been one of the more reliable offshore operators for actually paying winners, particularly on crypto withdrawals. Maximum withdrawal limits per request can frustrate larger winners who have to break payouts into multiple transactions.
4. Cafe Casino
Cafe Casino is part of the same operating group as Bovada and Slots.lv, which means it shares much of the same back-end infrastructure and the same payout patterns. The site launched in 2016 and positions itself as a casino-only product without the sportsbook attached. Craps is available as a single RNG title with $1 minimums and 3x odds.
The mobile experience is solid for an offshore operator. The bonus structure is heavily geared toward slots players and is essentially useless for craps players because craps either does not contribute to wagering requirements or contributes at a fraction of the rate. Withdrawal reliability matches Bovada, which is to say generally fine for crypto, slower for everything else.
5. Slots.lv
Slots.lv is the third site in the Bovada and Cafe Casino family, launched in 2013. As the name suggests, it is built around slots, but it does carry a craps table for table game players. The craps offering is the standard RNG variant shared across the sister sites, with $1 minimums and 3x odds.
Mobile play works through the browser and is responsive on modern phones. Like its sister sites, Slots.lv is generally reliable for crypto withdrawals and slower for checks and bank transfers. Bonus terms are slot-focused and not friendly to craps players. The site is best understood as a slots-first product that happens to have craps available, rather than a craps destination.
How Mobile Craps Works
Geolocation
Every regulated US online casino uses geolocation software, most commonly GeoComply, to verify your physical location every time you log in and at intervals during play. The system uses a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi network triangulation, IP address, and cell tower data to confirm you are inside the state where you opened the account. If you cross a state line, the app will lock you out within minutes. This is not a soft check. The geolocation requirement is mandated by every state regulator and enforced strictly.
This means a Pennsylvania account does not work in New Jersey, even though both are legal markets. You would need a separate account on the New Jersey version of the same operator's app, which is technically a different licensed entity. The accounts do not share balances. Border issues are common and well-documented, particularly in dense metro areas like Philadelphia and the New York-New Jersey border. If geolocation is failing, the most common fixes are turning on phone GPS, disabling VPNs, and connecting to a Wi-Fi network rather than cell data.
Age Verification
Every regulated US online casino requires players to be at least 21 years old. Some states allow 18-year-olds for sports betting and lottery products, but online casino games including craps are universally restricted to 21 and older. Verification typically happens during account registration through a soft credit check that confirms name, date of birth, and Social Security number against public records.
KYC and Account Verification
Know Your Customer requirements are mandatory under both state regulations and federal anti-money-laundering law. The first deposit usually goes through without additional verification, but at the first withdrawal, every regulated operator will require additional documentation to confirm identity. That typically means a government-issued photo ID, a utility bill or bank statement showing your address, and sometimes a selfie holding the ID. Skipping this step delays withdrawals indefinitely. Submitting documentation up front during registration speeds the process.
Deposits and Withdrawals
Regulated US operators support the widest range of payment methods of any online gambling market in the world. Most accept Visa and Mastercard, Apple Pay, online banking transfers, PayPal, Play+ prepaid cards, and PayNearMe cash deposits at retail locations. Withdrawal options are narrower, with online banking and PayPal being the fastest, typically clearing in 24 to 48 hours. Paper checks remain an option but can take a week or more.
One frustration that persists in the regulated market: not every credit card issuer allows gambling transactions. Capital One in particular has historically blocked them. If your card is declining, the issue is usually the bank, not the casino.
Consumer Protections
The regulated US market includes consumer protections that do not exist offshore. State regulators audit operators, certify random number generators, mandate dispute resolution procedures, enforce responsible gambling tools, and maintain self-exclusion lists that span every licensed operator in the state. If you have a dispute with a regulated operator, you can file a complaint with the state regulator, and the regulator has the authority to investigate and order remediation. Resources for problem gambling are required to be displayed prominently in every app, and deposit limits, time limits, and cooling-off periods are mandatory features. None of that exists in the offshore market.
Legal vs. Offshore: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Regulation and Player Protection
Regulated US operators are licensed by state agencies that audit them, certify their software, and have the legal authority to investigate complaints and order remediation. Offshore operators are licensed by foreign jurisdictions whose regulators have no authority to compel anything inside the United States. If something goes wrong on a regulated site, you have somewhere to turn. If something goes wrong offshore, you have a customer service email address.
Game Selection and Software
Offshore sites tend to have more total games because they are not subject to state-by-state catalog approval. Regulated operators have to submit each game variant for testing and approval in each state, which slows the catalog. For craps specifically, the regulated market has the edge, because craps is a niche product and the major US operators have invested in dedicated craps experiences including live dealer tables. The Evolution Gaming live dealer craps product available in regulated states is genuinely the best online craps experience in the world right now, and it is not available at most offshore operators.
Banking and Payouts
Regulated US operators support standard US banking. Offshore sites have steered toward cryptocurrency because their access to US banking is unreliable. Crypto works fine if you are comfortable with it, but it adds friction. Withdrawal speeds favor regulated operators, where 24-to-48-hour payouts are the norm. Offshore crypto withdrawals can be fast, but offshore check or bank transfer withdrawals are notoriously slow.
Bonuses and Promotions
Offshore sites offer larger headline bonus numbers because they are not restricted by state advertising rules and they are competing harder for new players. The fine print is usually worse. Wagering requirements at offshore sites often run 30x or higher, with craps either excluded entirely or contributing at a fraction of the rate. Regulated operators offer smaller but cleaner bonuses, with terms that are required to be disclosed in plain language under state advertising rules. For craps players specifically, the regulated market is generally a better deal.
Customer Support
Regulated operators are required to maintain customer support that complies with state regulator standards, which typically means 24/7 availability and documented escalation procedures. Offshore sites range from genuinely good to genuinely bad. Bovada and BetOnline have decent reputations for support; smaller offshore operators often do not.
Mobile Craps Game Variants
Standard RNG Craps
The most common online craps format. A random number generator produces dice rolls, the player taps to bet, and the screen displays the result of each roll. Game speed is entirely under the player's control, which means a single player can roll dozens of times per minute. The pace is much faster than a live table. Every regulated US craps app and every offshore site offers some form of RNG craps.
First-Person Craps
A specific Evolution Gaming product that visually mimics a live dealer table but uses an RNG to determine outcomes rather than a human dealer with physical dice. The 3D rendering is excellent, the table looks like a real craps pit, and the pace is faster than live dealer because there is no waiting for the dealer to collect dice and pay bets. First-person craps is available on most regulated US operators and is the closest thing to a live experience without the live wait time.
Live Dealer Craps
Real dealers, real dice, real time, streamed in HD from Evolution Gaming's studios. The dealer uses a mechanical arm to throw the dice, the bets are placed electronically by players watching the stream, and the dealer interacts with the chat throughout the game. This is the premium online craps experience and it is available only at the major regulated US operators in the legal states. It runs slower than RNG or first-person craps because of the physical dice handling, but it is also the most engaging form of online craps. If you have never tried it, it is worth a single $5 buy-in to see the difference.
Themed Variants
A few operators offer themed craps variants beyond the standard table. DraftKings runs the Andrew Dice Clay-themed craps title, which is essentially first-person craps with the comedian's voiceover. Some offshore sites offer holiday-themed craps titles around major US holidays. The underlying math of these games is identical to standard craps. The skin is different.
How to Get Started With Mobile Craps
Choosing a Site
If you are in one of the five legal states, the choice is between the regulated operators available in your state. For pure craps value, DraftKings is the strongest option because of the 5x odds. For live dealer experience, BetMGM is the best. For app polish, FanDuel. For loyalty crossover with land-based casinos, Caesars. If you are not in a legal state, you are choosing between offshore options, with the trade-offs described above.
Signing Up and Verifying
Registration on a regulated US site takes about five minutes. You will be asked for your full legal name, date of birth, current address, last four digits of your Social Security number, and an email and phone number. The site runs a soft credit check to confirm your identity and the result is usually instant. You will set a four-digit PIN for fast app login and choose responsible gambling settings, including any deposit or session limits you want to apply.
Making a First Deposit
Most players deposit by debit card or online banking transfer, both of which clear instantly. Credit card deposits work at most operators but are blocked by some issuing banks. Apple Pay and PayPal are widely supported. Minimum deposits are typically $5 to $10. The funds appear in your account immediately and are available to play.
Claiming a Welcome Bonus
Read the terms before opting in. Most welcome bonuses come with wagering requirements that exclude craps or count craps wagering at a reduced rate, often 10 percent of the bet amount versus 100 percent for slots. That means a $1,000 deposit match bonus that requires 10x wagering could effectively require $100,000 in craps action to clear. Some bonuses, particularly at BetRivers, are more craps-friendly. If craps is your only game, sometimes the right move is to skip the welcome bonus entirely.
Placing Your First Bet
The most basic craps bet is the pass line. Tap the pass line on the table layout, choose your bet size, and tap to roll. If the come-out roll is 7 or 11, you win even money. If it is 2, 3, or 12, you lose. If it is anything else, that number becomes the point, and you keep rolling until you either hit the point again to win or roll a 7 to lose. Once a point is established, you can take odds behind your pass line bet for additional action with zero house edge. Take the maximum odds the table allows. That is the single most important rule in craps strategy.
Responsible Gambling
Setting Deposit and Time Limits
Every regulated US operator is required to offer deposit limits, loss limits, session time limits, and cooling-off periods. These tools live in the responsible gambling or account settings menu of every app. Setting them takes thirty seconds. The hardest part is doing it before you need it. The smartest single use of these tools is a daily or weekly deposit limit that fits inside your entertainment budget. Once it is set, the app will not let you exceed it, and changes to higher limits take effect on a delay.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion is a stronger tool that bars you from accessing a specific operator or, in most regulated states, every licensed operator in the state. Connecticut, for example, runs a state-level self-exclusion list through the Department of Consumer Protection that covers every licensed operator. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia all have similar programs. Self-exclusion periods range from one year to lifetime and cannot be reversed during the term.
Helpline Resources
The National Council on Problem Gambling operates a 24/7 helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, which is also reachable by text and live chat at ncpgambling.org. Every regulated US operator displays this number prominently in the app. Gamblers Anonymous runs free meetings nationwide and online and can be reached at gamblersanonymous.org. Connecticut residents can reach the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling at 1-888-789-7777. State-specific resources are available through each state regulator's website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mobile craps legal in my state?
Mobile craps on a regulated, US-licensed app is legal only in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with Maine expected to launch in 2026. Every other state has either no legal online casino market or a market that does not include craps. Offshore mobile craps is accessible from most states but operates outside US regulation and carries the risks described above.
Can I play on iOS and Android?
Yes. Every regulated US operator offers native apps in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The apps are geo-restricted, so they will only download and function inside states where the operator is licensed. Offshore sites typically operate through mobile browsers rather than dedicated apps, because the App Store and Play Store generally will not list unlicensed gambling apps targeting US users.
Is offshore mobile craps safe?
It depends on what you mean by safe. The largest offshore sites have been operating for more than a decade and pay most players most of the time. They are not, however, regulated by any US authority, they offer no consumer protections that you can enforce, and the industry has a documented history of payment problems. Compared to a regulated US operator, offshore is meaningfully riskier on every dimension: fairness, payouts, account security, and dispute resolution.
What is the minimum bet on mobile craps?
On regulated US operators, RNG craps minimums typically start at 10 cents to $1, and live dealer craps minimums start at 10 cents at the lower end at FanDuel and BetRivers. Offshore minimums are usually $1. Compare that to live craps in Las Vegas, where weekend minimums are $15 to $25 and rarely lower than $10 anywhere on the Strip. The mobile market is the only place an average player can get a real craps experience for pocket change.
Are the dice really random?
On regulated US operators, yes. Every game is required to use a random number generator that has been certified by an independent gaming testing lab and approved by the state regulator. The most common testing labs are GLI and BMM Testlabs. Live dealer craps uses real physical dice thrown by a mechanical arm, with the result captured by camera and verified by automated optical recognition. On offshore sites, certification varies. Reputable offshore sites use software from licensed providers that publish RNG audits, but the standards are not enforceable by any US authority.
Can I play mobile craps for free?
Most regulated operators offer a demo mode for craps that lets you place bets with virtual currency. It is the best way to learn the table layout and the pace of the online game before risking real money. Offshore sites also typically offer demo modes. Live dealer craps does not have a free version because the operator pays for the live stream and the dealer's time.
Will I get taxed on mobile craps winnings?
Yes. The IRS treats all gambling winnings as taxable income, regardless of whether the operator reports them. Regulated US operators issue a W-2G form for any single win of $1,200 or more on most casino games, though the threshold for table games like craps is murkier and most craps wins do not trigger automatic reporting. You are still legally required to report all winnings on your tax return. Offshore winnings are also taxable; the absence of a W-2G does not change the obligation.
Why is craps available in fewer states than slots?
Each state regulator approves games individually, and not every regulator has approved every craps variant. Craps is also a more complex game to certify than slots, with more bet types and more edge cases. Smaller iGaming markets like Delaware and Rhode Island have prioritized slots and the most common table games and have not yet built out a full craps offering. As markets mature, catalogs typically expand.
Can I use a VPN to play in a state where it is not legal?
No. Geolocation software is designed specifically to detect and block VPN use. Attempting to circumvent state geolocation requirements is also a violation of the operator's terms of service and, depending on the state, potentially illegal. Even if a VPN appears to work initially, accounts get flagged and balances confiscated when the discrepancy is detected. Do not try this.