Is Gambling Age Legal? Laws in All 50 States (2026)

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Gambling Age has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 14 states, restricted in 36, and banned in 0 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

14 Legal

36 Restricted

0 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

Gambling Age Legality Map

Legal

Restrictions

Illegal

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Alabama is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ag...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Alaska is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law p...	Details →
Arizona	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Arizona is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ag...	Details →
Arkansas	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Arkansas is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
California	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in California is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling...	Details →
Colorado	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Colorado is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Connecticut	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Connecticut is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gamblin...	Details →
Delaware	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Delaware is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Florida	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Florida is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ag...	Details →
Georgia	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Georgia is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ag...	Details →
Hawaii	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Hawaii is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age...	Details →
Idaho	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Idaho is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law pe...	Details →
Illinois	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Illinois is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Indiana	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Indiana is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ag...	Details →
Iowa	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Iowa is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age a...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Kansas is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law p...	Details →
Kentucky	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Kentucky is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Louisiana	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Louisiana is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ...	Details →
Maine	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Maine is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law pe...	Details →
Maryland	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Maryland is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Massachusetts	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Massachusetts is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambl...	Details →
Michigan	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Michigan is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Minnesota	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Minnesota is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State la...	Details →
Mississippi	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Mississippi is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gamblin...	Details →
Missouri	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Missouri is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Montana	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Montana is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law ...	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Nebraska is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Nevada	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Nevada is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age...	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in New Hampshire is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. Stat...	Details →
New Jersey	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in New Jersey is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling...	Details →
New Mexico	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in New Mexico is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling...	Details →
New York	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in New York is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
North Carolina	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in North Carolina is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gamb...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in North Dakota is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State...	Details →
Ohio	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Ohio is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age a...	Details →
Oklahoma	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Oklahoma is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Oregon is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age...	Details →
Pennsylvania	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Pennsylvania is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambli...	Details →
Rhode Island	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Rhode Island is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State...	Details →
South Carolina	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in South Carolina is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gamb...	Details →
South Dakota	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in South Dakota is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State...	Details →
Tennessee	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Tennessee is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ...	Details →
Texas	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Texas is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age ...	Details →
Utah	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Utah is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age a...	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Vermont is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law ...	Details →
Virginia	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Virginia is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling a...	Details →
Washington	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Washington is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in West Virginia is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. Stat...	Details →
Wisconsin	RESTRICTED	The minimum gambling age in Wisconsin is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling ...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	The minimum gambling age in Wyoming is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law ...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gambling legal in the United States?

Gambling Age has a complicated legal status across the U.S. It's legal in 14 states, restricted in 36, and banned in 0 as of 2026. The rules change at every state line.

How many states allow gambling age?

As of 2026, gambling age is legal in 14 states, restricted with conditions in 36 states. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

Can you travel across state lines with gambling age?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If gambling age is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. Always check the laws of every state on your route.