Alphabetical List Of U.S. States & Gambling Ages

Alabama has an age limit of 21 before you can gamble in legal online casinos as well as other establishments, and the state is adamant about preventing minors from participating in the games.

Alaska's age requirements are standard, with a limit of 21 before you can freely play the games.

Arizona residents will have to break their 21st birthday before gambling becomes an option. Should you disobey this rule you will be financially punished.

Arkansas has strict limits of 21 on the online gambling options. If you are under 21 you can play the lottery, starting at 18, but this is it.

California residents can play with online casinos as early as 18 in some cases, though sports betting and even poker require you to be 21 before you can participate.

Colorado residents are allowed to gamble at 21 only, as the state has imposed this restriction to protect those they feel are incapable of contending with the possible financial ramifications of gambling.

Connecticut gamblers will find that participation in the online gambling industry opens up at 21. Casinos, sportsbooks and poker rooms are open to all residents of Connecticut starting at the age of 21.

Residents of Delaware have to wait until their 21st birthday to gamble online. Failure to adhere to these laws means you will find yourself facing potential problems, including fines and fiscal confiscation.

Florida gamblers are allowed to participate in poker rooms at 18, while casinos and sportsbooks are closed until the 21st birthday. Florida is another state that is adamant about preventing minors from gambling.

Georgia's gambling industry is fairly limited, with only the Internet posing as an option. You will be able to turn to these gambling sites as soon as you turn 21.

Hawaii has no gambling options on the island, but gamblers have the ability to participate without having to leave the Island by turning to the Internet. Hawaiians can start to gamble at the age of 21.

Idaho is one of the few states where players can start to gamble at the age of 18. You will still want to make sure you do not actually violate the age requirement of the individual gambling site.

Illinois' laws are straight forward. You only have to be 21 in order to participate in the games, according to the laws of the state.

Indianans are able to gamble at the age of 21. As the standard age requirement for gambling around the United States, you will have no trouble actually participating in the games.

Iowa is the next state that has imposed the same age restriction on gambling that the other states have - 21. No exceptions, not even in bingo or the lottery.

Kansas residents have access to a variety of gambling options, but only after the 21st birthday. Those who are 18 can play the lottery, but that's about it.

Kentucky gamblers must also be 21 in order to gamble on the Internet. Provided you follow the rules, you should not have to worry about the problems. We do not want our readers to risk violating the law, so adhere to this age.

Louisianans cannot actually participate in the games unless they are 21 years of age. You even have to be 21 in order to play the lottery, which is fairly uncommon.

Mainers who wish to participate in the games online will have to first reach the age of 21. Though the lottery is an exception to the age requirement, you still have to be 18 in order to participate.

Marylanders who want to gamble cannot legally do so if they are not 21 years of age or older, so you will want to keep the consequences in mind if you are not old enough to gamble.

A firm 21 year old age limit is in place for gambling in Massachusetts. Failing to follow the rules are going to get you into trouble.

The government of Michigan has given the gambling operators the choice over the age of the players they will accept. While 18 is the legal age limit, some gambling centers only accept those 21 years of age or older.

Minnesota is similar to Michigan in that 18 is the age limit, but most gambling centers only accept 21+ into their midst. Make sure you check the age limit of the gambling site before you decide to play.

Mississippi residents will find that the age limit of 21 is imposed on all forms of gambling with the exception of bingo. The options open up beyond your 21st birthday, though you will have to wait until then to legitimately gamble.

Missourians can start gambling at the age of 21, but you will not be able to participate if you have not reached this age. Failure to adhere to the rules could lead you to serious trouble.

Montana is one of the better states for gambling, as players can participate int he age of 18. Any form of gambling is available at this age.

Nebraskans can hit the lottery and bingo at 19, while you will then have to be 21 years of age to participate in all other forms of gambling.

Nevada has a strict 21 year old age limit in place when it comes to gambling int he United States. If you attempt to gamble under the age of 21, you face serious trouble if you decide to play.

New Hampshire's residents must be 21 in order to participate in the gambling options we have found online and in a land based enterprise.

New Mexico is like almost all of the other states in that you have to be 21 in order to legally gamble without the possibility of any criminal ramifications.

New Yorkers can only gamble if they have reached their 21st birthday. Should you decide to join up with games that can be found online, you have to be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in these games.

North Carolina also forces their players to be 21 years of age in order to participate. Provided you do not attempt to defraud the gambling sites, you should be able to freely play without any trouble.

North Dakotans are restricted to gambling at the age of 21 or older. IF you do not adhere to these restrictions, you face possible ramifications.

Ohio's gambling age requirements are fairly confusing, making it somewhat difficult to pin down the age requirement. Until you turn 21, you will want to be wary about gambling on the Internet.

Oklahomans have the ability to start gambling as soon as the age of 18 is attained. You will want to keep in mind that you cannot gamble if you have not reached the age of 21 through some gambling sites, as most of them do force their players to be above this age.

Oregonians have the age of 21 to look forward to when it comes to gambling. If you are not 21, then you cannot participate in these games

Pennsylvania's gambling expansion has led to a forced age requirement of 21 before you can start to play. If you are not 21 years old, you cannot legally play the games that are available.

Rhode Islanders can enjoy gambling at the age of 18, as the state is not very restrictive around who can play.

South Carolina and gambling are not two things that mix very well. In order to play the games on the Internet, you have to be at least 21 years of age in order to participate int he games.

South Dakota's gambling industry becomes open to you at the age of 21. If you start trying to gamble before you turn 21, you will end up getting in more trouble than it is worth.

Tennesseans are another group of people who have to be 21 in order to play. The state's gambling age requirements are strictly regulated.

Texas requires their all gamblers to be 21 without fail. Should you decide to try gambling before you have reached your 21st birthday, you are inevitably going to get into serious trouble.

Utah has no written gambling ages, so you will want to be 21 before you can actually start to play. You will be forfeiting your money if you decide to gamble under the age of 21.

Vermont is also one of the 21 year old required states. You have to be 21 in order to participate in the games, be it in a casino, a poker room or a sportsbook.

Virginia's gambling laws have enforced a 21 age limit on all players. Should you decide to play, make sure you are 21 years of age or older.

Washington's gambling laws are less than friendly, but their age limits are pretty nice. You have to be 18 in order to participate in any form of gambling.

West Virginia's gambling laws require you to be 21 to play, with exceptions of 18 on race tracks, bingo games and the lottery.

Wisconsin, as with most other "W" states, allows players to participate in the games at the age of 18. Even sports betting can be played online if you are 18.

Wyoming is the final state in terms of the alphabet, and they are also the last state that allows gambling at the age of 18.