Vermont Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Vermont. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Vermont. Vermont legalized daily fantasy sports in 2017.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in Vermont 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
RESTRICTEDVermont permits online sports betting and has authorized online lottery games but does not currently allow online casino gambling or online poker. The Vermont Lottery Commission regulates online lottery under 31 V.S.A. § 655. Online casino and poker remain illegal.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online lottery software is legal; online casino/poker software possession is prohibited.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or operation of online casino or poker platforms is illegal; lottery sales authorized.
Penalties
Misdemeanor for illegal gambling operations (31 V.S.A. § 655).
Minimum Age
18+ for lottery and sports betting.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDVermont permits online sports betting only through the state lottery under Act 114 of 2020 (10 V.S.A. § 212). Online casino gambling remains illegal. Sports betting is offered via the Vermont Lottery's authorized platform.
Online Gambling Rules
Possession of authorized online sports betting apps is legal.
Licensed Operators
Only the Vermont Lottery is authorized to offer online sports betting.
Penalties
Illegal sports betting or unauthorized gambling can lead to misdemeanor charges under 13 V.S.A. § 3301.
Minimum Age
18 years old.
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Vermont as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. No significant changes to the laws regarding social gambling.
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 in Vermont. Online sports betting launched in January 2024.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 18+. Vermont launched sports betting in January 2024 under Act 127. The state awarded its exclusive mobile license to FanDuel through a competitive bidding process. Vermont uses a state-operated model with a single operator. One of the newest legal markets.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide through FanDuel only. No retail sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 20% of gross gaming revenue.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
18+