Is online gambling legal in Vermont?

Federal tax of 24% is withheld on wins over $5,000, and Vermont taxes winnings as income at progressive rates from 3.3% to 8.75%. The department runs a statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program for 1, 3 or 5 years, or for life.

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 Vermont. Online casino is banned in Vermont. Online poker is banned in Vermont. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Vermont.

The minimum age on record for gambling in Vermont is 21+. The legal age for sports betting is 21. For Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), the minimum age is 18.

Federal: 24% withholding on wins over $5,000. State: Gambling winnings are taxed as income at progressive rates from 3.3% to 8.75%.

There are approximately 3 licensed operators in Vermont as of June 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery licence before depositing.

Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery's website

Prominent operators in Vermont

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 Operator Customer Support

   The first step is to attempt to resolve the issue directly with the licensed operator's customer service team. Operators are required to have processes for handling player complaints.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Regulator

   If the operator fails to resolve the dispute satisfactorily, the player can escalate the complaint to the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, which is the ultimate regulatory authority.

   Contact the VT Dept. of Liquor and Lottery
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   3. Legal Action

   If regulatory channels do not provide a resolution, the final option is to pursue legal action through the Vermont court system.

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  Confirm the Operator is One of the Legal Three

  Only DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook are licensed to operate in Vermont. Any other site claiming to be legal in the state is an illegal offshore operator.

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  Look for the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery Seal

  Licensed operators are required to display the seal of the state regulator on their app and website, which shows they are approved and monitored for fairness and safety.

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  Verify Geolocation is Active

  Legal sites must use geolocation software to confirm you are physically inside Vermont. If a site does not require location verification, it is not a legal, licensed platform.

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  Find Responsible Gambling Tools Easily

  All legal operators must provide prominent, easy-to-use tools for setting deposit, wager, and time limits, as well as access to the state's self-exclusion list.

• Myth

  It's legal to bet on offshore sites like Bovada or BetOnline in Vermont.
  Reality

  False. Only the three state-licensed operators (DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics) are legal in Vermont. Offshore sites are unregulated, offer no consumer protection, and operate in violation of federal and state laws.

• Myth

  My gambling winnings aren't taxed unless I win over $5,000.
  Reality

  False. All gambling winnings are considered taxable income in Vermont and must be reported on your state tax return, subject to progressive rates up to 8.75%. The $5,000 threshold only relates to automatic federal withholding by the operator.

• Myth

  I can bet on the UVM basketball game anytime.
  Reality

  False. Wagering on Vermont college teams is prohibited by law. The only exception is when they are participating in a multi-team tournament like March Madness.

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