Wyoming Sports Betting

Sports betting was legalized in Wyoming on April 5th, 2021, following the signing of the bill by Governor Mark Gordon. This legislation paved the way for online and mobile sports betting within the state due to the lack of a commercial casino industry.

The Wyoming Gaming Commission regulates sports betting in the state, issuing licenses to operators, and ensuring that additional regulations are met. They oversee the operations to ensure fairness and compliance with state laws.

The minimum age required to engage in sports betting in Wyoming is 18. This allows younger adults to participate in betting activities compared to some other states where the minimum age is 21.

Yes, Wyoming allows betting on a wide range of events, including professional and college sports, the Olympics, other amateur sports, and esports. However, betting on events where the majority of participants are under 18 is not permitted.

Licensed online sportsbooks in Wyoming may accept various standard deposit methods such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and even cryptocurrency deposits, offering flexibility for bettors.

While Wyoming sportsbooks may offer bets on a broad spectrum of sports and events, they are prohibited from offering pari-mutuel horse racing betting or wagers on events where the majority of participants are under 18, among other restrictions.

Wyoming provides several resources for those dealing with gambling problems, including a confidential gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700) and access to Gamblers Anonymous and other support services. The state also promotes responsible gambling by requiring sportsbooks to offer tools for setting deposit and wagering limits.