Is online gambling legal in Wyoming?

Wyoming has no state tax on winnings, but federal tax applies, with 24% withholding on wins over $5,000. You can enrol in the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP) online.

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

The minimum age on record for gambling in Wyoming is 18+. The legal age for online sports betting and the state lottery is 18. However, players must be 21 or older to gamble at Wyoming's land-based tribal casinos.

None at the state level. Winnings are subject to federal tax, with a 24% withholding rate on wins over $5,000.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Wyoming Gaming Commission licence before depositing.

Wyoming Gaming Commission's website

Prominent operators in Wyoming

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

   The first step is to attempt to resolve the dispute with the customer service department of the licensed sportsbook. Operators are required to have procedures for handling patron complaints.

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   2. File a Formal Complaint with the WGC

   If the dispute cannot be resolved with the operator, a player can file a formal, written complaint with the Wyoming Gaming Commission. The WGC investigates all submitted complaints that allege a violation of its rules.

   WGC Complaint Form

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  Verify the Operator on the WGC Website

  Before depositing, check the 'Permit Holders' list on the official Wyoming Gaming Commission website. If the site or app is not on this list, it is not legal in Wyoming.

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  Look for the Official WGC Licensing Seal

  All licensed operators are required to display the WGC's seal or licensing statement on their app and website. The absence of this seal is a major red flag.

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  Confirm the App is in the Official App Store

  Legal operators like DraftKings and FanDuel are available for download in the official iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Illegal offshore sites often require you to download an app directly from their website ('sideloading'), which is less secure.

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  Check for U.S.-Based Responsible Gaming Resources

  Legal sites must provide clear links to responsible gaming resources, including the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and information about the state's self-exclusion program (NVSEP).

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  All forms of online gambling are legal now in Wyoming.
  Reality

  Only online sports betting through WGC-licensed operators is legal. Online casinos, poker sites, and sweepstakes sites offering cash prizes are illegal. The WGC has explicitly warned that it cannot assist players with recovering funds from these illegal sites.

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  I have to be 21 to bet on sports since that's the casino age.
  Reality

  The legal age for online sports betting in Wyoming is 18. The 21-and-over requirement applies only to the state's land-based tribal casinos.

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  My winnings aren't taxed at all in Wyoming.
  Reality

  While Wyoming has no state income tax, all gambling winnings are subject to federal income tax. Operators must issue an IRS Form W-2G for net winnings of $600 or more and are required to withhold 24% of net winnings over $5,000.

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