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What is the Legal Gambling Age in VT
Sports Betting
Retail sports betting is now illegal in Vermont. Online sports betting was allowed by the law, however, the actual launch has not yet taken place and this is unlikely to happen until 2024. When online apps and websites launch officially in the state, people of the legal gambling age in Vermont will be able to make real-money bets on sports.
Casinos
Neither land-based nor online casinos are legal in the state.
Poker
At the time of writing this post, neither live nor online poker is legal in Vermont regardless of the players’ age.
Fantasy Sports
Daily fantasy sports were legalized in Vermont in 2017 and today, anyone who is 18 or older can participate in contests and make bets.
Lottery
There are two official lotteries in Vermont – one is the state’s own and the other is shared with Maine and New Hampshire. The gambling age in VT for playing the lottery is 18.
Bingo
Commercial bingo is not allowed, but nonprofit organizations can host charitable bingo, raffles, and card games. There are many bingo halls across the state for these events, but online bingo is not available. The minimum age for participation is 18.
Horse Racing
Vermont allows horse racing but currently, no local tracks are licensed for making bets. However, adults can make bets on horses online; the legal age for gambling in Vermont if you want to make bets on horses varies from 18 to 21 as a minimum depending on the venue or platform for online bets.