Wyoming's frontier spirit has it positioned at the sports betting vanguard, as the state has embraced an all-mobile commercial framework that affords bettors one of the largest wagering menus in the land.
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About Sports Betting in Wyoming
Wyoming is home to fewer people than any state in the union, but that doesn't mean it's behind the times when it comes to sports wagering. In fact, Wyoming's frontier spirit has it positioned at the sports betting vanguard, as the state has embraced an all-mobile commercial framework that affords bettors one of the largest wagering menus in the land.
The Cowboy State is among just a handful that permits wagering with cryptocurrency, and it has staked out an admirable zero-tolerance position when it comes to the harassment of athletes, as bettors who do so are automatically placed on Wyoming's involuntary exclusion list.
Despite its sparse population, Wyoming eclipsed $25 million in statewide sports betting handle for the first time in December 2024 and seems poised for greater heights as it nurtures a culture of innovation.
Betting is online-only, except for one retail sportsbook operated by an Indian tribe.
Minimum of five mobile platforms, but no maximum.
Tax rate is 10% on gross gaming revenue, with a portion going to fund the treatment of problem gambling.
18+ age minimum, although many sportsbooks still require bettors to be 21.
$100,000 for an initial five-year-license, with a $50,000 renewal fee every five years.
Wagering with cryptocurrency is allowed.
Legalization Timeline
Sports betting legislation voted down
February, 2020
A bill to authorize mobile sports betting in Wyoming is narrowly voted down by the state's House of Representatives.
Senate passes sports wagering legislation
March, 2021
The near-miss of 2020 could be seen in a positive light as the Wyoming Senate votes overwhelmingly to legalize a mobile-only commercial sports wagering framework in the Cowboy State, where it awaits Governor Mark Gordon's signature.
Governor signs sports betting into law
April 5, 2021
Gov. Gordon signs sports wagering into law in Wyoming, which becomes the first state to legalize sports betting that year.
Online sports betting rules finalized
June 9, 2021
The Wyoming Gaming Commission finalizes the rules for mobile sports betting, with an eye toward a September 2021 launch.
Mobile sports wagering launches
September 1, 2021
Online sports betting launches in the Cowboy State as BetMGM and DraftKings become the first two sportsbooks to go live.
Wyoming cracks down on athlete harassment by bettors
November 25, 2024
Wyoming becomes one of a handful of states to crack down on bettors who harass athletes online or in person, announcing a plan to put such violators on an involuntary exclusion list that will deny them the opportunity to wager through legal sportsbooks.
FAQs
Is sports betting legal in Wyoming?
Sports betting has been legal in Wyoming since 2021, the year in which it was formally legalized and launched on various mobile platforms.
Who can bet on sports in Wyoming?
While most states have established 21 as the minimum age for sports betting, Wyoming has set this standard at age 18, mirroring the minimum age for wagering on horses. Still, most sportsbooks have opted to voluntarily keep the 21+ standard in place. Sports betting in Wyoming is mobile-only, save for one retail sportsbook operated by the Northern Arapaho Tribe, and bettors must be physically located within state boundaries to legally wager.
Who regulates sports betting in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Gaming Commission maintains oversight of sports wagering in the Cowboy State.
What can I bet on in Wyoming
The WGC has authorized one of the most comprehensive and inclusive sports betting menus in the U.S. Among the sports that are legal to wager on are: Australian Rules Football, badminton, baseball, basketball, biathlon, BMX racing, bobsledding, boxing, chess, combat sports, cricket, curling, cycling, darts, disc golf, diving, drone racing, esports, eating competitions, X Games, field hockey, figure skating, fishing, floorball, football, futsal, Gaelic football, golf, handball, high diving, ice hockey, jai alai, lacrosse, luge, marathon, motorsports, mountain bike racing, netball, Olympics, pesapallo, pickleball, pool, rodeo, rugby, sailing, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, softball, speed skating, surfing, swimming, table tennis, track and field, Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, windsurfing, and NCAA wrestling.
What can't I bet on in Wyoming?
For reasons involving integrity (match-fixing), there is no betting on Ukrainian Table Tennis matches in Wyoming. The state has considered banning prop bets on college athletes, but it has thus far declined to take that step.
Is DFS legal in Wyoming?
Yes. Daily fantasy sports contests were legalized as part of the same legislation that ushered in sports betting in Wyoming.
Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Wyoming?
It is legal to bet on horse racing in Wyoming, which has four racetracks: Wyoming Downs, Energy Downs, Sweetwater Downs, and Thunder Plains. Additionally, there are a dozen off-track betting parlors, and horseplayers can wager online through major account-wagering platforms like TwinSpires and TVG. Slot-like historical horse racing machines are also legal.
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