Kansas Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Kansas. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Kansas. In February 2024, Kansas gaming regulators ordered six fantasy sports apps to leave the state, signaling a crackdown on games that blur the line between fantasy sports and sports betting.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in Kansas 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
ILLEGALKansas allows online sports betting but does not currently permit online casino gambling or poker. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission regulates gambling under K.S.A. 74-8801 et seq., but online casino games remain prohibited.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online casino gambling software is prohibited.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or distribution of online casino gambling software is illegal.
Penalties
Violations can result in criminal charges under K.S.A. 21-6404.
Minimum Age
21 years old for legal gambling activities.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Kansas has not yet been verified. Online sports betting went live in September 2022.
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 Kansas. No significant changes to the laws regarding social gambling.
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
LEGALSports betting is legal in Kansas. Sports betting launched in September 2022.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Kansas launched sports betting in September 2022 under SB 84. Online/mobile and retail available. Six operators licensed through partnerships with the state's four casinos: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, BaRstool, and PointsBet.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide. Retail sportsbooks at Boot Hill Casino, Hollywood Casino, Kansas Crossing Casino, and Kansas Star Casino. Operator tax rate: 10%.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+