Is sports betting legal in Idaho?
Not legal
No. Sports betting is not legal in Idaho.
| Status | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Idaho Code § 18-3801 defines gambling to include wagering on the outcome of a sporting event, and the Idaho Constitution strictly prohibits gambling except a state lottery, pari-mutuel betting and charitable bingo and raffles. The Idaho Lottery has stated that sports betting is prohibited by Idaho Code 18-3801.
Betting with offshore, unlicensed sites is not legal sports betting in Idaho: they are not regulated in the US,
and your deposits and winnings have no protection. We never list them.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Idaho?
No. Sports betting is not legal in Idaho.
Sources
- Idaho Attorney General: Opinion on calcutta wagering, September 17, 1993 (PDF)
- Idaho Lottery Commission: Minutes of May 16, 2019 meeting (PDF)
Other states with the same status: Alabama, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas. All states.
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