Legal Gambling Age in North Dakota

Sports betting at retailers became legal in the state in 2021 but this is only possible at legal casino houses on tribal lands. Access only for players who have reached 21 which is the gambling age in North Dakota for sports betting. Online sports betting is not yet allowed.

At the time of writing, the state only allows casinos on the lands of five officially recognized tribes. Today, there are around a dozen casino houses that allow classic casino games and slots. Access is allowed to individuals who are 21 and older. Online casinos are currently illegal.

In North Dakota, it is allowed to play live poker but the player has to be not younger than 21. Poker games in casinos and even home poker parties are allowed until the players follow the rules and the bets are not bigger than $1. Home poker hosts must not benefit financially from organizing the party.

Online poker is not legally available.

Daily fantasy sports contests and betting are available in North Dakota via sports betting apps but the same app will not provide access to bets on sports. To play daily fantasy sports, account holders must be not younger than 18.

North Dakota allows a multi-state lottery and the list of games includes Powerball, Lucky for Life, Mega Millions, Lotto America, and 2BY2. Scratch cards are not sold in the state, and an online lottery is not available. The legal age for gambling in North Dakota that allows buying lottery tickets is 18.

Charitable bingo events are allowed in North Dakota. The minimum gambling age is 18 but if a minor is accompanied by parents or guardians, the minimum allowed age is 16.

Real-money bets are allowed in the state but they can only be made while the player is on the premises of legal casino houses on tribal lands. The North Dakota gambling age for horse racing bets is 21 and older.