Idaho Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Idaho. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
ILLEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are not legal in Idaho. There have been no recent changes to the legality of DFS in Idaho.
DFS Rules
Illegal or not authorized
Licensed Operators
Platforms do not operate
Penalties
Varies; may be treated as illegal gambling.
Minimum Age
N/A
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in Idaho is 18 for most forms of gambling including lottery and some casino games. State law permits gambling at age 18 for certain forms (lottery, bingo, pari-mutuel).
Casino Minimum Age
18+ for most gambling; 21+ at some venues
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor.
Minimum Gambling Age
18+
Online Casinos & Poker
ILLEGALIdaho law prohibits all forms of online gambling, including online casinos and poker. Idaho Code Title 18, Chapter 8, explicitly bans gambling devices and internet gambling.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of gambling devices or software is prohibited under Idaho Code §18-8802.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or distribution of gambling devices or software is illegal under Idaho Code §18-8802.
Penalties
Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines and imprisonment under Idaho Code §18-8802.
Minimum Age
None, as all forms of online gambling are illegal.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Idaho has not yet been verified. In March 2026, Idaho joined a 39-state coalition to challenge the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) attempt to regulate sports betting, asserting state authority.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
ILLEGALPoker home games exist in a legal gray area in Idaho. No significant changes have been made to Idaho's strict gambling laws in recent years.
Home Game Rules
Technically prohibited but rarely enforced
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Could face misdemeanor gambling charges if reported.
Age Requirements
N/A
Sports Betting
ILLEGALSports betting is not legal in Idaho. No significant changes since 2022.
In-Person Betting
Illegal. Idaho has not legalized sports betting. The state constitution prohibits most forms of gambling, and amending it requires a two-thirds legislative vote and voter approval. Idaho allows horse racing and a state lottery but has shown no movement toward sports betting.
Online/Mobile Betting
No legal sportsbooks or betting apps operate in Idaho.
Penalties
Idaho Code § 18-3801: gambling is a misdemeanor (up to 6 months, $1,000 fine). Keeping a gambling establishment is a felony.
Minimum Betting Age
N/A — not legal