Is online gambling legal in Oregon?

All gambling winnings are taxable income in Oregon, and 24% federal tax applies to wins of $5,000 or more. You can exclude yourself from the DraftKings sportsbook for one to five years through the app.

Only what is listed as legal above is licensed. Anything else offered to you online is unlicensed and gives you no protection.

Online sports betting is legal on sites licensed in Oregon. Online casino is banned in Oregon. Online poker is banned in Oregon. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Oregon.

The minimum age on record for gambling in Oregon is 21+. The legal age for online sports betting, entering tribal casinos, and playing Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) is 21. The minimum age for purchasing traditional lottery tickets (e.g., draw games, Scratch-its) and placing pari-mutuel horse racing wagers is 18.

All gambling winnings are subject to Oregon's progressive personal income tax (rates from 4.75% to 9.9%). The Oregon Lottery withholds 8% on prizes over $1,500. A 24% federal withholding tax applies to gambling winnings of $5,000 or more.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Oregon State Lottery Commission licence before depositing.

Oregon State Lottery Commission's website

Prominent operators in Oregon

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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   1. Contact the Operator Directly

   Players must first attempt to resolve any dispute regarding wagers, payouts, or account issues directly with DraftKings' customer support.

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   2. File a Grievance with the Oregon Lottery

   If the dispute cannot be resolved with the operator, the player can file a formal grievance with the regulator, the Oregon State Lottery Commission. This can be done via an online form, mail, or in person.

   Oregon Lottery Commission Contact

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  Confirm You Are Using the Official DraftKings App

  The only legal way to bet on sports online statewide is through the official DraftKings Sportsbook app downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Any other website is an illegal offshore book.

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  Look for the Oregon Lottery Logo

  The legal DraftKings app in Oregon is operated on behalf of the Oregon Lottery. The app and its marketing materials should clearly indicate this partnership.

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  Check for Geolocation Enforcement

  The legal app must use geolocation technology to confirm you are physically within the borders of Oregon to place a bet. If a site allows you to wager without verifying your location, it is not a legal, regulated platform.

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  Find Responsible Gaming Resources

  The official app provides prominent links to responsible gambling tools, including deposit limits, time limits, and a direct path to self-exclude. It will also provide information for the Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (1-877-MYLIMIT).

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  I can use any sportsbook app in Oregon.
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  This is false. The only legal statewide online and mobile sportsbook is the one operated by DraftKings through its contract with the Oregon Lottery. Any other site or app offering sports betting to people in Oregon is an unlicensed, illegal offshore operator.

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  My winnings aren't taxed in Oregon.
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  This is false. All gambling winnings are considered taxable income by both the federal government and the state of Oregon. The Oregon Lottery is required to withhold 8% on prizes over $1,500, and winners must report all winnings on their state income tax returns.

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  I can bet on the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers online.
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  This is false. The Oregon Lottery's online sportsbook (DraftKings) is prohibited from offering wagers on collegiate sporting events. Betting on college sports is only permitted in-person at retail sportsbooks located within tribal casinos.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Oregon. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.