Wyoming Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Wyoming. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Wyoming. Wyoming legalized daily fantasy sports in 2021.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
LEGALThe minimum gambling age in Wyoming 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
RESTRICTEDWyoming permits online sports betting under the Wyoming Gaming Commission regulations but does not authorize online casino gambling or online poker. The Wyoming Interactive Gaming Act (Wyo. Stat. § 12-5-101 et seq.) regulates sports betting only.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online casino or poker software is prohibited unless licensed for sports betting.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or operation of online casino or poker platforms is illegal; only licensed sports betting allowed.
Penalties
Misdemeanor or felony for illegal gambling operations (Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-502).
Minimum Age
18+ for sports betting.
Wyoming legalized online sports betting in 2021 under Wyo. Stat. § 12-5-101 et seq. Licensed operators can offer online sports betting, but online casino gambling remains illegal.
Online Gambling Rules
Possession and use of licensed online sports betting apps is legal.
Licensed Operators
Only licensed operators authorized by the Wyoming Gaming Commission may offer online sports betting.
Penalties
Unlicensed sports betting operations face criminal penalties under Wyo. Stat. § 6-3-501.
Minimum Age
18 years old.
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Wyoming as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. A new law in March 2026 tightened the definition of a legal friendly poker game.
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
LEGALSports betting is legal in Wyoming. Online sports betting launched in September 2021.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 18+. Wyoming launched sports betting in September 2021 under HB 133. Online/mobile only — no retail sportsbooks. Wyoming is one of the few states with an 18+ age requirement. Operators include DraftKings, BetMGM, and others.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile only — no retail sportsbooks. Available statewide through licensed apps. Operator tax rate: 10% of gross revenue.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
18+