Legal Gambling Age in Texas

Legalization of sports betting was discussed previously but wasn’t approved and the next update is not possible before 2025. Now, retail and online sports betting are illegal but online still happens on offshore websites. There is no stated gambling age in Texas but most sites and apps do not accept players younger than at least 18.

There are only a few tribal casinos in Texas; commercial land-based casino houses are prohibited. The minimum gambling age in TX to enter a tribal casino is 21. Online casino sites are not allowed.

It must be mentioned right away that poker rooms and online poker are currently equally prohibited in Texas.

The law states that if it is a gambling party that occurs in a private place, the host has no financial benefit, and the only person who gets a financial benefit is the winner, then the activity is legal.

As a result, there are half-legal poker clubs in Texas that charge membership fees for seats in the club, and the winnings of each particular game only belong to the winners.

Online poker is not legal but most online poker sites that accept players from other states will accept customers from Texas.

For all poker activities, the minimum allowed age is 21.

Residents of Texas can make real-money bets on daily fantasy sports and the lowest possible age for a bettor is 18.

The Texas Lottery is available at licensed retailers to anyone who is 18 and older. Online lottery is not available.

Limited charitable bingo and limited charitable raffles are allowed by the state. Anyone who is 18 and older can participate.

On-track bets and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing are legal in Texas. The minimum legal age for gambling in Texas for horse racing bets is 18.