Idaho may be surrounded by states with legal sports betting, but that doesn’t mean they’ve followed suit. If you’re looking to bet on the Boise State Broncos from your couch in Idaho, you’re out of luck. And while that may change, it doesn’t appear that it will anytime soon.
Is Sports Betting Legal in Idaho?
Sports betting is illegal in Idaho and seems like it will be for the foreseeable future. Horse racing and horse race betting are accepted, and Idaho has 10 tribal casinos. However, if you’re looking to bet on sports through a legal sportsbook, your best option is to visit one of Idaho’s neighboring states where it’s legal. Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming all have legal sports betting avenues, while Utah is also illegal.
Is DraftKings Sports Betting Legal in Idaho?
No, betting on sports through DraftKings is illegal within Idaho’s borders. Idaho also deemed daily fantasy as a form of gambling, so using DraftKings for that has been illegal since May 2016.
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Why is Sports Betting Illegal in Idaho?
Sports betting is still illegal in Idaho primarily because there hasn’t been a push to legalize it, or even considering what legalization would look like. With horse race betting legal, there doesn’t seem to be any deeper reasons than interest at play, unlike some of the other states that have kept sports betting illegal.
When Will Idaho Sports Betting Start?
There doesn’t appear to be any plan to launch sports betting in Idaho anytime soon. Nothing has been proposed that would legalize sports betting in any way despite having many options at their disposal. They could follow the blueprint set by Oregon, Tennessee, or Wisconsin as examples, but have made no moves towards doing so.
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Latest Idaho Sports Betting News
September 9, 2022: Boise State is in New Mexico to take on the Lobos tonight, seeking to notch their first win of the football season.
September 10, 2022: Idaho State faves San Diego State in Week 2, hoping to leave Cali with their first win of the year.
