Gambling Age by State 2024

Are you a gambler or do you have ambitions of becoming a professional gambler? Maybe you just like to hit the casino for some fun with friends? Either way, and for whatever reason, you want to gamble or visit the casino, it is important to make sure you are of age to do so first. The gambling age by state for casinos and legal gambling establishments are listed below.

States With Legal Age Set to Under 21

• Georgia has set its legal gambling age at 18 (gambling is only legal on cruise ships)
• Idaho has set its legal gambling age at 18

• Kentucky has set its legal gambling age at 18
• Minnesota has set its legal gambling age at 18
• Montana has set its legal gambling age at 18

• Oklahoma has set its legal gambling age at 18
• South Dakota has set its legal gambling age at 18
• South Carolina has set its legal gambling age at 18 (gambling is only legal on cruise ships)

• Washington has set its legal gambling age at 18

States With Flexible Laws

• California has set its legal gambling age at 18 to 21 depending on the casino regulations
• Michigan has set its legal gambling age at 18 to 21 depending on the casino regulations

Are you old enough where you live? If not, then be patient because your time will come. And for the rest of you, may Lady Luck be on your side!

*Most states allow the the purchase of lottery tickets to those 18 and older.