States / Alaska / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Alaska?
No. In Alaska, sports betting is not legal (as of Oct 12, 2026).
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Not authorized | A bill (HB 145) would let the Dept. of Revenue license up to 10 online sportsbooks at a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue, with a $100,000 license fee and a 21+ minimum age. It died in committee in 2025 and was reintroduced for the 2026 session without passing. Alaska Stat. §11.66.200 [1]? | ||
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | No enabling legislation for retail sports wagering; falls under the general gambling offense with no carve-out. Alaska Stat. §11.66.200; Alaska Stat. §11.66.280 [2] |
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Sources
- Alaska House bill aims to authorize up to 10 online sportsbooks · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
secondary source only; corroborated by sportsbettingdime.com and cbssports.com coverage of HB 145.
- Alaska Stat. § 11.66.200 — Gambling · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
Fetched directly; this corrects the prior citation to a secondary law-school textbook excerpt. "Social game" is separately defined in § 11.66.280(10) as gambling in a home with no house player, house bank, house odds, or house income.