Wyoming Sports Betting Laws
Sports betting has been legal in Wyoming since September 1, 2021. This page covers the statute that authorized it, the Commission that regulates it, the permit structure for operators, and the rules every bettor should know before placing a wager.
Legal status at a glance
The statute: House Bill 133 and the Online Sports Wagering Act
Wyoming's sports betting framework was created by House Bill 133 (2021), signed into law by Governor Mark Gordon in April 2021. The bill is codified as the Online Sports Wagering Act in Wyoming Statutes Title 9, Chapter 24. Key provisions:
- Online-only authorization. The Act authorizes internet-based sports wagering operated by licensed sportsbook operators. It does not authorize any form of retail (brick-and-mortar) sportsbook.
- Commission authority. Rule-making and enforcement authority is delegated to the Wyoming Gaming Commission.
- Operator permit fees. $100,000 application fee; $100,000 annual renewal.
- Tax on gross gaming revenue. Operators pay 10% of adjusted gross gaming revenue (handle minus winnings paid, minus promotional play).
- Treatment fund. The first $300,000 of tax revenue collected each fiscal year goes to the Department of Health for problem gambling treatment programs.
- Minimum age 18. The statute sets 18 as the minimum age to place a wager. This is lower than the 21-and-up standard in most U.S. states.
The bill passed the Wyoming House 32-28 and the Senate 17-13, a close vote that reflected concern over gambling expansion in a historically conservative gaming state.
Wyoming Gaming Commission
The Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) is the regulatory authority for all legal sports betting in the state. Created by the Legislature to oversee pari-mutuel, historic horse racing, and, since 2021, online sports wagering, the Commission is headquartered in Cheyenne and led by a five-member commission appointed by the Governor.
Responsibilities include:
- Issuing operator permits to online sportsbook operators.
- Issuing vendor permits to suppliers providing betting platforms, odds data, KYC, geolocation, and payment services.
- Enforcing integrity and responsible gambling standards including minimum KYC requirements, geolocation accuracy, and self-exclusion registry maintenance.
- Auditing operator financials and collecting the 10% tax on adjusted gross gaming revenue.
- Maintaining the statewide self-exclusion list.
Operator and vendor permits
Wyoming uses a two-tier permit system. There is no cap on the number of permits, any qualifying operator can apply.
Operator permit
Required for any entity that accepts wagers directly from Wyoming bettors. Application fee is $100,000, renewable annually at the same rate. Operators must demonstrate financial stability, integrity of principals, technical capability, and responsible gambling controls.
As of 2026, five operators hold active permits: DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and Fanatics.
Vendor permit
Required for companies supplying critical services to permitted operators, platform technology (e.g. Kambi, SBTech, IGT), odds and data (Sportradar, Genius Sports), KYC (Jumio), geolocation (GeoComply), and payment processing. Vendor fees are lower and set by Commission rule.
Vendors must pass integrity checks; their principals are vetted on the same standards as operator principals.
Geolocation requirements
Every legal wager placed in Wyoming must be verified as originating from within state lines. Operators use GeoComply or equivalent services to check device location via a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi triangulation, IP address, and cellular signal data before allowing a bet to settle.
What this means for bettors:
- You must have location services enabled on your device, the app will refuse the wager otherwise.
- You must be physically located within Wyoming. Cross into Colorado, Montana, or South Dakota and the app will block wagers.
- You cannot use VPN or location-spoofing software. Doing so typically triggers account suspension.
- Wyoming residents on military or business travel outside the state cannot place Wyoming wagers remotely.
Responsible gambling rules
The Commission requires every permitted operator to implement minimum responsible gambling controls:
- Configurable deposit, wager, and loss limits (daily, weekly, monthly).
- Time-out periods, the ability to lock an account for 72 hours to 30 days.
- Self-exclusion, permanent or multi-year account closure, honored across all permitted operators via the Commission's statewide list.
- Prohibition on marketing to self-excluded persons.
- Mandatory display of problem gambling helpline information (1-800-GAMBLER and the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700).
- Age verification at registration via KYC, minimum 18 years old.
How Wyoming got here, a brief timeline
Common questions
Is online sports betting legal in Wyoming?
Yes. Legal since September 1, 2021, under the Online Sports Wagering Act (HB 133).
Do I have to be a Wyoming resident to bet?
No. You must be physically located in Wyoming at the time of the wager, but residency is not required. Anyone 18+ inside state lines can open an account and bet legally.
Can I bet on college teams in Wyoming?
Yes, including in-state teams like the Wyoming Cowboys. Player props on college athletes are also permitted.
Are there any retail sportsbooks in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming is one of three U.S. states (with Tennessee and Vermont) offering exclusively online sports betting.
What happens if I travel outside Wyoming?
Wyoming apps will not accept wagers from outside state lines, geolocation blocks them. Your funds remain in your account and you can resume betting when you return.