Updated by Lynsey Thompson
Slot Expert
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Content Editor
Idaho is located in the North West, bordering six other states and one Canadian Province. The state is known for its incredible landscape, outdoor adventures and agricultural excellence especially when it comes to potatoes.
But if you’re looking for a bit of gambling action rather than outdoor action, can you find it in Idaho? The answer is yes. And like many states that’s thanks to Native American tribes and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) that allows tribes to operate casinos despite state laws prohibiting it.
It must be noted though, that although tribal casinos are allowed to operate with slots, and bingo, live table games such as blackjack, roulette and craps are not allowed. If you want to play table games you can do so on the electronic games instead.
Due to state regulations, there are no commercial casinos in Idaho, however, there are seven tribal-owned casinos in the state. The tribes that own them are:
Although five of the casinos in Idaho resemble casinos in other towns and cities that we would come to expect, two of them are more add-on casinos based at truck stops. If you’re looking for a full casino experience, you’d be better off avoiding Sage Hill Travel Center and Casino and Bannock Peak Casino and trying these casinos instead:
Idaho is a great place to visit, not only for the quirky casinos but also for the natural beauty and other activities available such as:
The gambling age for casinos in Idaho is 18 years old, however, often tribes set their own age requirement of 21 years. It is always advisable to check ahead with the individual casino and bring photographic ID with you on entry.
Lynsey is a regular Las Vegas visitor and a keen slots and roulette player. As well as significant experience as a writer in the iGaming and gambling industries as an expert reviewer and journalist, Lynsey is one half of the popular Las Vegas YouTube Channel and Podcast 'Begas Vaby’. When she is not in Las Vegas or wishing she was in Las Vegas, Lynsey can usually be found pursuing her other two main interests of sports and theatre.
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