Oregon Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Oregon. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
RESTRICTEDDaily fantasy sports operate in a legal gray area in Oregon with no specific authorization or prohibition. The state lottery holds a monopoly on sports betting, and enforcement against DFS operators is unlikely.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
Class C felony for unlawful gambling
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Oregon is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
RESTRICTEDOregon permits online poker and online sports betting through the Oregon Lottery but does not allow online casino gambling. The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 462.135) authorize the Oregon Lottery to conduct online poker and sports betting, but online casino games are prohibited.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of licensed online poker software is legal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or operation of online poker platforms requires Oregon Lottery authorization.
Penalties
Unlicensed online gambling can result in criminal penalties under ORS 167.117.
Minimum Age
21 years old.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Oregon has not yet been verified. A March 2026 report raised concerns that the state's monopoly sports betting model fails to fully protect residents from gambling harm.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Oregon as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. A 2017 law required social poker games to be operated by charitable, fraternal, or religious organizations.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal with restrictions in Oregon. DraftKings took over from the state-run Scoreboard app in 2022.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Oregon launched sports betting in October 2019 through the Oregon Lottery's Scoreboard app. Oregon had a PASPA exemption for parlay betting. The state uses a lottery model with DraftKings as the platform provider. Retail betting available at tribal casinos.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide through the Oregon Lottery Scoreboard app (powered by DraftKings). Retail sportsbooks at tribal casinos. Limited operator competition.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+