American Gambling Law in the U.S.
America loves to gamble! - But there are a few gambling laws that must be followed! Here is a current list of each state in the U.S.A. with legalized gambling along with what types of gambling is allowed in each state.
Alaska Casinos & Gambling - the state of Alaska doesn't have much in the way of casinos and it doesn't have a lottery either - but it's pushing hard for legal poker rooms - but for the hard core gambler you'll still find a few pull tab casinos. You will also find a few Indian operated bingo parlors.
Alabama Casinos & Gambling - Alabama has a few tribal casinos and also four greyhound tracks for those who pari-mutuel. Alabama has gambling and casinos in neighboring states (especially Mississippi) but is among the nine states that doesn't even have a lottery.
Arkansas Casinos & Gambling - Arkansas gambling is restricted currently to pari-mutuel facilities - a greyhound track in West Memphis and a horse track in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Arkansas is another of the nine states without a lottery. You will find home poker games if you look hard enough.
Arizona Casinos & Gambling - Arizona has embrased gambling warmly. Over twenty indian casino grace this state and you'll also find a lively pari-mutuel scene with over ten greyhound and horse track facilities. Arizona also has a state lottery.
California Casinos & Gambling - California is flush with casinos and gambling. Over 100 casinos and 100 cardrooms throughout the state. California also has pari-mutuel (dog / horse) betting and a thriving lottery. Besides Nevada, California has the most casinos of any U.S. state.
Connecticut Casinos & Gambling - Connecticut Casinos are few in number but large in size - Connecticut is home to Foxwoods Resort Casino - an Indian casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The monster is 344,000 square feet has over 7,000 slot machines and 350+ table games including blackjack, Texas Hold'em, craps, roulette, pai gow and more. You will also find pari-mutuel facilities in CT, and Connecticut also has a state lottery.
Colorado Casinos & Gambling - Colorado legalized gambling casinos in 1991 and hasn't looked back since - you're stuck with a $5.00 max bet limit, although you can "double-down" and play multiple spots on the blackjack table. In addition to blackjack, you'll find various forms of poker including hold'em, and there is a lively bar poker scene and many home poker games. Lottery is alive and well in Colorado. Pari-mutuel facilities are also available for those who bet on horses and greyhounds.
Delaware Casinos & Gambling - famous for Dover Downs racetrack / raceway in Dover, Delaware but also Delaware houses top of the line pari-mutuel facilities throughout the state. You will also find slots, and poker in Delaware if you look in the right places. Delaware has a lottery, too. There are no "full-fledged" gaming casinos in Deleware, however we thing you'll enjoy Midway Slots.
Florida Casinos & Gambling - The Sunshine State in the U.S.A. is called Florida and it boast many tribal indian casinos, as well as a fleet of cruise ships including Carnival Cruise liners that all have casinos like the Monte Carlo and others on board. Most gamblers in the North part of Florida, the panhandle, make the adventure to Mississippi for gambling in Biloxi, MS or elsewhere. You must be 21 to gamble.
Georgia Casinos & Gambling - While Georgia doesn't have many casinos of it's own, it does have a few casino cruiseships that sail out of Georgia. |
