Alaska Gambling Overview by Activity
The minimum legal gambling age in Alaska is 18, applying to all permitted activities such as charitable bingo and unregulated daily fantasy sports. The state does not offer commercial or tribal casinos, a state lottery, or any form of legalized sports betting or online poker. Most gambling remains illegal or tightly restricted, reflecting Alaska's historically conservative stance on betting.
The table below outlines the current legal status of all major gambling categories in Alaska – including casinos, sports betting, horse wagering, DFS, and more – both online and in person.
Gambling Activity |
Status |
Details |
Online Casinos |
Illegal |
No licensed or regulated online casino platforms are allowed in Alaska.
|
Land-Based Casinos |
Illegal |
Alaska has no commercial or tribal casinos offering Class III gaming.
|
Online Sports Betting |
Illegal |
There is no legal framework permitting online sportsbooks.
|
In-Person Sports Betting |
Illegal |
Retail sports betting is not authorized anywhere in Alaska.
|
Online Poker |
Illegal |
Online poker platforms are not licensed or legally recognized.
|
Live Poker Rooms |
Illegal |
There are no regulated poker rooms or commercial cardrooms in Alaska.
|
Online Horse Betting |
Illegal |
Pari-mutuel horse race betting is not allowed either online or in person.
|
Horse Racing Tracks (In Person) |
Illegal |
Alaska does not currently host live or simulcast horse racing facilities.
|
Social Casinos |
Legal |
Sweepstakes-style casinos like Chumba and WOW Vegas are available and legal.
|
Daily Fantasy Sports |
Unregulated |
No formal DFS legislation; platforms operate in a legal gray area.
|
Online Bingo |
Unregulated |
Alaska law does not address online bingo, but sweepstakes bingo sites may be accessible.
|
In-Person Bingo |
Limited |
Charitable bingo and pull-tab games are allowed in licensed facilities, mostly tribal or nonprofit-run.
|
Lottery (Retail Tickets) |
Illegal |
Alaska does not run a state lottery or participate in national lotteries like Powerball or Mega Millions.
|
Online Lottery |
Illegal |
Online ticket sales and subscriptions are not available to Alaska residents.
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