Complete Guide to Gambling in Wyoming

Is online gambling legal in Wyoming?

No, online gambling is illegal in Wyoming.

Like most states, Wyoming doesn’t have any laws that specifically mention
online gambling. But their current gambling laws cover online gambling by
default. The state’s laws make no distinction for traditional gambling versus
gambling on the Internet.

The Wyoming Statues defines a gambling device as:

“means any device, machine, paraphernalia or equipment except an antique
gambling device that is used or usable in the playing phases of any professional
gambling activity, whether that activity consists of gambling between persons or
gambling by a person involving the playing of a machine”

Based on this definition, any computer, tablet, mobile device or any other
device that could be used to gamble online is considered a gambling device.
These are illegal in Wyoming unless they’re located in an approved location-like
an Indian reservation casino.

The only types of gambling device approved by Wyoming law are antique devices
that aren’t used for gambling. Wyoming Statutes define antique gambling devices
as:

” a mechanically or electronically operated slot machine that is at least
twenty-five (25) years old and used only for display or personal amusement in
the owner’s residence, in public and private museums, in possession of a dealer
or distributor of lawful gaming equipment or displayed at state or local
historic sites;”

Can I get arrested for gambling online in Wyoming?

Since gambling online is illegal in Wyoming, yes, you could get arrested for
it. The maximum gambling penalty is 3 years in prison and $3,000 in fines.
Non-professional gambling has lesser penalties.

Although it is possible, no one has ever been arrested for online gambling in
Wyoming.

We always offer the same advice to our readers. Don’t break the law. We also
think that it’s only fair to provide a clear view of the risks involved.

Running an online casino or online bookmaking operation is almost certain to
get you arrested eventually. Placing a bet on a football game with an offshore
gambling site is unlikely to result in anything bad-other than maybe losing some
money on the bet.

Is Wyoming going to legalize online gaming?

It’s unlikely that Wyoming will legalize online gaming anytime in the near
future.

No push for regulated online gaming has been made in Wyoming. They’re one of
the stricter states when it comes to gambling laws.

For example, the Wyoming lottery wasn’t legalized until 2013; 46 years after
New Hampshire started their lottery.

It could take another 50 plus years to see online gaming come to Wyoming.

Are daily fantasy sports legal in Wyoming?

Daily fantasy sports are a gray area in Wyoming. No laws in Wyoming talk
about them.

We couldn’t find anyone that has been arrested or told not to play daily
fantasy sports in Wyoming.

Wyoming does recognize the role of skill versus chance when defining
gambling. Games of skill are legal.

It’s possible that daily fantasy sports can be legalized in Wyoming-if it’s
found to be a game of skill. Right now, there’s no court precedent in the state
regarding this

How do I choose a good online gaming site?

A seemingly endless number of online gaming sites are available. Most of the
sites we recommend (but not all of them) are happy to take action from Wyoming
residents. But not all Wyoming gambling sites are trustworthy.

Choosing a good online gaming site is possible by following the tips below:

Read reviews and complaints – The easiest way to find a legitimate gaming
site is to read reviews and complaints. Searching for the name of the site along
with keywords like “reviews” and “complaints” can bring up posts written by past
or present customers of those sites.

Reviews alert you of problems that members have with the site such as payment
issues or promotions that didn’t pan out.

You can also find extensive reviews and guides done by forums or gambling
review sites.

Try to locate reviews from members of the site and not large websites or
forums. It’s possible that they were paid to do a review for the site.

The difference between legit reviews and sales pieces can be subtle. Look for
reviews like the ones on our site-reviews that look at the pros and cons of the
site. If a review is too glowing, it’s almost certainly not written by a real
gambler.

Customer Service – Any place that we give our business to, we want and expect
a certain degree of customer service. Online gaming sites should be no
different.

Contact the customer service team to get a feel for the service they provide.
Imagine that you have a real problem. Is the level of customer service the team
gives you going to anger you or help you?

Keep in mind how long they take to get back to you and how thoroughly they
answer your question.

You might also want to check the customer service hours. See if they’re
available when you are going to be playing.

Games Offered – Research the variety of games offered on the site. Some sites
“specialize” in one type of a game or another. For example, a site that’s
specializing in blackjack might offer more blackjack promotions than poker
promotions.

We’ve seen sites that offer slot machine and video poker games exclusively.
Blackjack players should probably skip signing up for such sites.

Deposit and Payment – Check out the deposit options and payment information
available on the site. Some payment information you might want to research
includes processing time, fees and whether or not you have to wait until you
have a certain limit to withdraw your funds.

Are offshore gambling sites safe?

Before sites are allowed to offer offshore gambling, they must first have a
license to do so. Look up the site’s license to make sure it’s current. Read
more information regarding the licensing jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction has its
own regulations about fees.

You should also check out how long a gambling site has been in business. The
longer the site has been in business, the more reviews and information you’ll be
able to find on the site.

If a business wants to keep running, a steady stream of customers is needed.
Sites that have been open for a lengthy amount of time probably have a steady
stream of loyal customers that are happy with the site.

We’re confident that any of the Wyoming gambling sites we recommend will meet
your needs.