Oregon

How to bet on casino games, sports, poker and more in Oregon. From Oregon online casinos to land-based gambling venues in the state.

Oregon is an interesting one as far as state gambling laws are concerned. Oregon law states that “internet gambling” is illegal. However, over time, a few exceptions to this law have evolved. We’re here to reveal all regarding Oregon online casinos, land-based casinos and all other forms of betting that could possibly occur.

Let’s start with the land-based casinos in the Beaver State.

Are there Any Retail Casinos in Oregon?

Currently, there are nine land-based casinos in Oregon. At all nine casinos, you can show up and play blackjack, baccarat, roulette, slot games and more. Live poker is even available at around half of the Oregon retail casinos.

All Oregon casinos are owned by the Native American tribes. This is a common theme in many U.S. states. So, here is a list of the casinos in Oregon:

Three Rivers Casino Coos Bay, Spirit Mountain Casino and Chinook Winds Casino Resort offer video poker. It is unlikely that you will find video poker at any of Oregon’s other retail casinos.

Can I Play Online Casino in Oregon?

No, real money online casinos are not yet legal in Oregon.

Unfortunately, Oregon state laws have not passed a bill to allow Oregon online casinos to exist in the regulated space.

The small consolation is that you can play sweepstakes online casinos legally in Oregon. However, this is not the same as the online casinos that everyone knows and loves in New Jersey or Michigan, for example.

Does Oregon Allow Sports Betting?

Technically, Oregon sports betting is permitted. It’s just complicated.

There is literally one way to bet on sports in Oregon – via DraftKings Sportsbook. The Oregon Lottery gave its license to DraftKings for Oregon online sports betting, meaning DraftKings have achieved monopoly in the Beaver State.

To expand the Oregon sports betting landscape, the state, Oregon Lottery and tribes will need to reach common ground. Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem realistic any time soon.

In states where online casino is legal – a group which Oregon will hopefully join in time – DraftKings users can seamlessly transfer between their online casino, sportsbook and DFS accounts.

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Oregon residents are also out of luck somewhat with regards to neighboring states. Neither California nor Idaho offers any legal online gambling. Washington has legalized sports betting only, and while Nevada is the spiritual home of American gambling, anyone wishing to gamble on casino games online must register for the apps in the casinos themselves first.

Can I Play Online Poker in Oregon?

No, Oregon online poker is illegal.

There are some sites which allow you to play poker games without risking real money. Kind of like social casinos. However, real money online poker gambling is not allowed in Oregon.

Horse Racing Betting in Oregon

Ever since 1933, pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing has been legal in Oregon. There are nine online sites or apps that take horse racing bets legally in Oregon. Ever heard of TwinSpires, for example?

One of the most famous horse racetracks in the United States is in Oregon. Portland Meadows opened in 1946, but unfortunately closed its doors back in 2019.

The Grants Pass Downs track at the Josephine County Fairgrounds is now one of Oregon’s most popular tracks. After opening in 1968, it is open for bettors to place bets and play casino games too.

Who Regulates Gambling in Oregon?

Anything related to Oregon online casinos, lottery games and sports betting is regulated and overseen by the Oregon Lottery.

The Oregon Racing Commission is in charge of Oregon horse racing and everything associated. The Native American tribes assist in overseeing casino gaming in the state, as they own the Oregon retail casinos.