Oregon

Your Quick Guide to Gambling & Casinos in Oregon

Oregon runs state lottery sports betting with DraftKings, generating $80.1 million in 2024. The state operates one of the largest video gaming terminal networks in the US with 11,000+ machines at bars generating $1.18 billion. Ten tribal casinos offer full casino experiences on reservation lands.

Oregon Gambling
Sports Betting via the Lottery

ONLINE

Sports Betting via the Lottery

DraftKings operates Oregon's exclusive sports betting platform with strong NFL, NBA, and MLB coverage—but college sports betting is banned statewide.

Tribal Casinos

TRIBAL

Tribal Casinos

Spirit Mountain Casino near Portland and Chinook Winds on the coast offer full resort experiences with slots, tables, and entertainment.

Video Lottery Terminals

UNIQUE

Video Lottery Terminals

Walk into a Portland bar and play video poker. Oregon has 11,165+ VLTs at 2,000+ bars—the bar gaming culture is uniquely Oregonian.

Every Way to Gamble in Oregon

The full picture; from the casino floor to your smartphone.

Online Sports Betting

Online Sports Betting

Mobile betting statewide via DraftKings on professional sports. College sports banned.

• LEGALIZED
Land-Based Casinos

Land-Based Casinos

10 tribal casinos on reservation lands with full gaming, hotels, and entertainment.

• LEGALIZED
Sweepstakes Casinos

Sweepstakes Casinos

Online slots and table games with virtual coins redeemable for cash prizes. No purchase required.

• AVAILABLE
Social Casinos

Social Casinos

Free-to-play casino games for entertainment only. No cash prizes out.

• AVAILABLE
Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Simulcast betting available statewide. Grants Pass Downs offers active racing.

• FEDERALLY LEGALIZED
Lottery Ticket

Lottery

Oregon Lottery draws, scratch-offs, and online games. Age 18+.

• LEGALIZED

Is Gambling Legal in Oregon?

Gambling is legal in Oregon but with specific restrictions. Commercial casino gambling doesn't exist—only tribal casinos and state-run products. You can bet on professional sports, play the lottery, and enjoy video gaming machines at bars. The unique statewide college sports betting ban sets Oregon apart from nearly every other gambling state. 

The Oregon Lottery operates a unique state monopoly model. Rather than licensing private casino operators, the state runs all commercial gambling through the Oregon Lottery. This includes sports betting (via DraftKings), video lottery terminals at bars, keno, and draw games. All revenue funds education, veterans' services, state parks, and conservation. 

What Makes Oregon Different 

Oregon's defining feature is its 11,000+ video lottery terminal network at bars and restaurants—the second-largest VLT network in the US after Illinois. This has created a deeply embedded bar gambling culture. Another defining feature: the statewide college sports betting ban. Oregon is the only state with legal sports betting that prohibits wagering on any college sport—a unique restriction implemented when the lottery launched its sports betting product. 

Oregon Lottery Commission

The state monopoly regulator for all commercial gambling.

What Players Need to Know

All commercial gambling in Oregon is operated by the Oregon Lottery, not private operators. This includes sports betting, video lottery terminals, and lottery games. Tribal casinos operate independently under federal oversight. The Oregon Lottery oversees licensing, compliance, and player protection.

Self-Exclusion Program

Enroll in Oregon's Voluntary Self-Exclusion program at oregonlottery.org to exclude yourself from Oregon Lottery products and VLTs.

Problem Gambling Help in Oregon

Call 1-877-MY-LIMIT (1-877-695-4648) or 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for 24/7 support and resources.

Gambling Revenue & Economic Impact

Sports Betting Revenue (2024)

$80.1M

Up 24.5% year-over-year

Video Lottery Terminal Revenue

$1.18B

From 11,000+ machines at bars

VLT Machines in Operation

11,165+

At 2,000+ licensed bars and restaurants

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