Find Your Favourite Vermont Casinos and Resorts 2026

Vermont has never had a strong push for casino gambling and no particularly dramatic reason for its absence. It simply just hasn't happened. The state has taken a cautious, incremental approach to gambling, adding a lottery in 1978 and only getting around to sports betting in 2024. There is no constitutional ban, no dominant religious opposition, and no serious legislative movement toward casinos in the near future. It just isn't a priority.

Vermont's border options depend largely on where in the state you live. There is no single obvious destination in the way that West Wendover serves Utah. Instead, three directions offer three fairly different experiences, from quick day trips to proper weekend getaways. The best one for you probably depends where you are in the state.

Here is a breakdown by geography.

North - Casino de Montréal

For Vermont residents in the northern part of the state, Montreal is the standout option and worth the trip. Casino de Montréal is the largest casino in Canada, housed in the striking former Expo 67 pavilions on Île Notre-Dame in the St. Lawrence River. It has over 3,000 slot machines, 84 table games, a 26-table poker room, sports betting terminals, and a cabaret venue with regular live entertainment. 

The minimum gambling age is 18, free parking is available, and the casino is open until 3am (5am on weekends). Burlington is roughly 90 minutes from the border, putting Montreal within easy reach as a day trip or overnight. A passport is required for the crossing.

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West - New York

New York's casino landscape offers Vermont gamblers several options to the west, ranging from quick trips to full weekend destinations. The closest properties are in the northern part of the state, with larger resort-style casinos further south and west for those willing to make a longer journey. Note that the minimum gambling age at all New York casinos, excluding Akwesasne (where it's 18), is 21.

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• Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, Hogansburg - The closest full-service casino to Burlington at around 125 miles, offering 1,600+ slots, 30 table games, a hotel, restaurants, and live entertainment. A solid day trip option for northern Vermont residents.
• Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs - About 128 miles from Burlington, with 1,200+ slots and electronic table games. Worth noting that Saratoga has no live dealer table games, so it suits slot players more than table game enthusiasts.
• Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady - Further south at around 160 miles, with 1,150 slots, 67 live table games, a sportsbook, and the linked Landing Hotel. The best live table game offering outside of Turning Stone.
• Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona - The standout destination at around 196 miles, owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. It has 2,000+ slots, a full range of table games, multiple hotel options, PGA-level golf, a spa, and seven restaurants. A $370 million expansion is underway with completion targeted for mid-2026.

South - New Hampshire and Massachusetts

Southern Vermont residents have two distinct options depending on how far they want to travel and what kind of experience they're after.

New Hampshire's charitable gaming rooms are the closest and most accessible option, with Revo Lebanon sitting just across the Connecticut River from Vermont. The Brook in Seabrook and Gate City Casino in Nashua are larger and more complete properties for those willing to drive two to two and a half hours south. All offer slots, table games, and poker, with minimum age 18. For a full breakdown of New Hampshire's gaming options, see our dedicated New Hampshire page.

For something closer to a full resort experience, MGM Springfield in Massachusetts is about 20 miles south of the Vermont border and a significant step up in scale. The property has 2,550 slots, 120 table games, a 23-table poker room, a BetMGM sportsbook, 240 hotel rooms, a spa, eight restaurants, a bowling alley, and a cinema. It is the largest gaming floor in Massachusetts and comfortably the most complete casino destination within reach of southern Vermont. Minimum gambling age is 21.

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• Revo Lebanon, Lebanon NH - The closest casino to Vermont, sitting just across the Connecticut River. A mid-size charitable gaming room with 136 slots, 10 table games, live poker, a bar and restaurant, and a performance stage for live music.
• Gate City Casino, Nashua NH - One of New Hampshire's stronger poker destinations, with 540 slots, 20 table games, and a 20-table poker room. About two hours from most of southern Vermont.
• The Brook, Seabrook NH - The largest charitable gaming room in New Hampshire, with 500+ slots, table games, poker, and a DraftKings retail sportsbook. Also home to a 250-seat entertainment venue. Around two and a half hours from southern Vermont.
• MGM Springfield, Springfield MA - A full MGM resort casino just 20 miles south of the Vermont border, with 2,550 slots, 120 table games, a 23-table poker room, a BetMGM sportsbook, spa, 240 hotel rooms, and eight restaurants. The most complete casino destination within reach of southern Vermont.

Free support is available 24 hours a day through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Vermont allocates funding for problem gambling treatment through the Vermont Department of Health.

Legal Disclaimer

The casino options described on this page are legal activities taking place outside Vermont's borders. Minimum gambling ages vary by state and property, so always verify before visiting. Information on this page is subject to change and should not be considered legal advice, so be sure to confirm directly with individual properties.