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Due to the recent UIGEA gambling legislation, online gambling in the US has been a bit of a grey-area for most players. While online gambling isn't against the law or banned outright in the US, certain states have restrictions or policies that can hamper a player's ability to bet online. To help you find the laws for your state, we've compiled a list of US state gambling laws for your reference.
DISCLAIMER: The details provided on this site are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.
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Within the boundaries of Alaska various forms of gambling are completely prohibited by law. Various land based casinos do not offer table gaming and slots machines because such devices have been entirely banned by Alaskan laws. Horse racing and any off track betting is also illegal in the state of Alaska. In all, there are six casinos and gambling locations fixed in the Alaskan State, but they are extremely limited in what they can offer gamblers in terms of gambling entertainment. Very few games of popular interest are located in any of Alaskans brick and mortar casino establishments.
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Read more... [Alaska State Gambling Law]
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The state of Montana is otherwise called “The Treasure State,” and when it comes to the number of gambling and casino establishments in existence, this state really lives up to its moniker. A total of 133 legal gambling establishments exist in the Montana State limits. Per penal code 23.5.110, all forms of video gambling are legalized, horse track betting and wagering endeavors as also legal, and Montana residents can safely enjoy dog races and wagering without worrying about infringing on Montana’s laws. Yet, it is important to not let the number of gambling establishments deceive you; while there are numerous gambling sites all over Montana, are there really a lot of “treasures” to be experienced inside such establishments? Actually, the answer may be surprising; in fact, the 133 facilities have limited gaming due to the restrictive laws which define what kinds of gaming and gambling options can be presented to Montana residents.
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Read more... [Montana State Gambling Law]
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It is written in the Utah penal code 76.2.202 that the Legislature will not permit games of chance, lottery or gift enterprises under any pretense or for any reason whatsoever. No form of social gambling is permitted in the state of Utah and individuals faced being charged with anything from a misdemeanor to a felony when engaging in gambling activities if they reside in the state of Utah. There is a lighter side to all of the restrictions noted in Utah’s penal code 76.2.202 however, and that is that the state of Utah has not restricted online gambling endeavors for its residents.
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Read more... [Utah State Gambling Law]
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Iowa’s state’s penal code, 99.1, defines the laws associated with gambling in “The Hawkeye State.” Pari mutuel wagering options are available to all residents of Iowa that are of age and that desire to gamble on horses. Gambling on dog racing is also a permissible pastime in the state of Iowa. When it comes to casinos in the state of Iowa however, there are a few restrictions. First of all, any and all casinos operating in the state of Iowa that are land based can only be owned by Native American peoples and operated on Native American lands. Riverboats can also serve as casinos, and slots, bingo as well as the coveted table games of gambling fans like Tri card poker, Blackjack, Caribbean Poker, Craps, Let it Ride, Pai Gow Poker, traditional poker, and Roulette are allowed in the legal casinos in the state.
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Read more... [Iowa State Gambling Law]
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The state of Idaho has more horse track racing establishments than it does land based casino establishments and this could be due to the penal code 18.3801 which defines the laws regulating gambling in the state of Idaho. The only legally owned and operated casinos found in the boundaries of “The Gem State,” are those that are rightfully owned by Native American peoples and are housed on Native American lands. Residents living in Idaho therefore have the choice of visiting the land based Native American casino facilities in Bonners Ferry, Fort Hall, Kamiah, Lewiston or Worley if they desire a bit of gambling fun, excitement, and entertainment.
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Read more... [Idaho State Gambling Law]
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Per penal code 97.33.1, “The Magnolia State” of Mississippi, raffles are not legal within Mississippi state limits; gaming tables are strictly prohibited, and anyone underage cannot engage in any form of gambling. Casinos can operate on Mississippi waterways, but horse race betting is not acceptable within the boundaries of Mississippi. Basically, there are some fairly strict regulations which limit what kinds of gaming one can engage in as a Mississippi resident. What’s also limited by Mississippi laws is that no one can legally play Internet gambling offers online if they are a resident of the state. The Internet however, can still provide the Mississippi gambling hopeful with some intense gaming insight.
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Read more... [Mississippi State Gambling Law]
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In Oklahoma, penal code 21.941 expresses the legalities and ramifications associated with gambling endeavors within the state’s boundaries. In “The Sooner State,” it appears that pari mutuel horse betting and off track wagering is perfectly legal and tribal state compacts have made it possible to establish casinos in the state provided that they are owned and operated by Native Americans and are fixed on Native American property. Charity events and games are legalized in Oklahoma as well, but dice games are not permissible in the state at this time.
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Read more... [Oklahoma State Gambling Law]
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