Oregon Sports Betting
One of the few states to be exempted from the near-nationwide ban on sports betting enacted in 1992, Oregon has had mobile wagering since 2019, but its exclusive arrangement with DraftKings means options are limited.
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About Sports Betting in Oregon
In 1989, the Oregon Lottery debuted Sports Action, an analog means for people to make parlay wagers on football. The product had its share of critics, but its presence enabled Oregon to be one of the few states exempted from the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which went into effect in 1992.
The Oregon Legislature sunsetted Sports Action in 2007, however, and it would be 12 long years before legal sports wagering surfaced in the Beaver State again. While a handful of tribal casinos now accept retail wagers of all kinds, DraftKings, through an arrangement with the Oregon Lottery, is Oregon's exclusive statewide mobile provider.
Some major athletic movers and shakers – including homegrown Nike – have sought to challenge the status of DraftKings's mobile monopoly. But until that day comes, Oregonians will have to be content with their lone online option for sports wagering.
Oregon Sportsbooks
Currently Operating Sportsbooks
Current Sportsbooks
2Licenses Allowed
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Ko-Kwel Casino Resort: 3201 Tremont St., North Bend, OR 97459
Mobile Sportsbook
Spirit Mountain Casino: 27100 SW Salmon River Hwy, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Sports Betting Legalization in Oregon
Oregon Sports Betting Law Highlights
- Sports wagering launched in 1989, but was paused in 2007 before its 2019 relaunch.
- DraftKings is the exclusive statewide online sportsbook platform, although BetMGM operates a geofenced mobile app that only works onsite at Spirit Mountain Casino.
- No betting on college sporting events of any kind, except in person at tribal sportsbooks.
- Oregon was one of a handful of states to be exempted from a near-nationwide ban on sports betting that was struck down in 2018.
- Tribal casinos authorized to host retail wagering.
- 21+ betting age.
Legalization Timeline
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Sports Action parlay game debuts
September, 1989
The Oregon Lottery debuts a football parlay betting game called Sports Action, which would enable Oregon to be exempted from the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) that would outlaw sports betting in all but a handful of states, most notably Nevada.
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Oregon Lottery shuts down Sports Action
July, 2007
Bowing to pressure from various sporting entities, the Oregon Lottery discontinues its Sports Action parlay wagering game, leaving Oregonians without a legal method to wager on sports besides horse racing.
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Tribal casino accepts state's first sports wager in 12 years
August, 2019
The year after PASPA is stricken down, the Chinook Winds Casino accepts Oregon's first sports wager in 12 years.
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Oregon Lottery launches Scoreboard app
October, 2019
Mobile sport wagering comes to Oregon with the debut of the lottery-run Scorecard app. In late 2019, DraftKings acquires SBTech, the platform the app runs on.
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DraftKings becomes Oregon's exclusive mobile operator
January 18, 2022
More than two years after its purchase of SBTech, DraftKings becomes the Oregon Lottery's exclusive sportsbook partner, launching its branded platform statewide.
FAQs
Is sports betting legal in Oregon?
Sports betting is legal in Oregon and has been for a lot longer than most other states. A parlay product run by the Oregon Lottery launched in 1989, while mobile sports wagering went live in 2019.
Who can bet on sports in Oregon?
Anyone who is at least 21 years of age and physically located within Oregon's boundaries can bet on sports in the Beaver State.
Who regulates sports betting in Oregon?
The Oregon State Police's Gaming Enforcement Division regulates sports wagering, which is administered by the Oregon Lottery.
What can I bet on in Oregon?
DraftKings has one of the most eclectic and thorough betting menus in the industry. Its Oregon offerings include baseball, basketball, boxing, cricket, cycling, darts, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, MMA, motorsports, rugby, snooker, soccer, surfing, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball, among other sports.
What can't I bet on in Oregon?
There is no betting on college sports in Oregon via the DraftKings mobile app. However, retail sportsbooks on tribal properties – including the BetMGM Sportsbook at Spirit Mountain Casino in Grand Ronde – are permitted to offer wagering on collegiate events, including those involving in-state schools like Oregon and Oregon State.
Is DFS legal in Oregon?
Daily fantasy sports contests exist in a gray area in Oregon, where the legislature has never taken up the issue of their legality. But while FanDuel and other major DFS providers are active in Oregon, DraftKings does not offer its DFS products in the state as part of its agreement to be the lottery's exclusive sports betting partner.
Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Oregon?
Oregonians can bet on horses online via account wagering or at off-track betting parlors located around the state. Most OTBs are located in or around Portland, which was once home to Portland Meadows racetrack. A functional OTB is about all that's left of that track, but Grants Pass Downs in the southern portion of the state and a handful of fairs still host live racing.
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