Alaska Betting Bonus

No, online sports betting with real money is not legal or authorized in Alaska. State law says that operators need to be authorized by the state, but the legal framework for licensing online operators is not in place as of yet.

No, Alaska prohibits games of chance such as casino games unless authorized by the state. But no legal framework or licensing system exists in the state, making it impossible for casinos to apply to operate within it. 

Alaska has not regulated gambling, and the legislations in the state are somewhat vague regarding the subject. As the state authorization is unclear, there is a certain legal loophole that makes a few options available for Alaskans. To be perfectly clear, many of these companies operate in a legal gray area on both state- and federal level, making them neither legal nor illegal until further action is taken by either the state or the government. 

• Social- and sweepstakes style sportsbooks and casinos using virtual currencies are available in the state.
• Daily fantasy sports sites/apps are considered games of skill, rather than games of luck, and are accepted in the state.
• Prediction markets are currently available, as their legal status is not defined in the state. 

There is no universal gambling age in Alaska, as most forms of gambling are unregulated and illegal in the state. For most legal alternatives, like pull-tabs, the requirement is 21+ years of age. Some options may be lower, such as charity bingo (19+), or pools (18+). 

Due to the limitations on gambling in Alaska, many residents start looking into unlicensed off-shore operators, or alternatives from other US states. 

We strongly advise our visitors never to visit off-shore operators marketing themselves towards US citizens without having the proper legal approval and state authorization. These operators are illegal for a reason, and customers using them have no securities or legal protection. Depending on the state of residency, the player may also be breaking state law. 

Visiting an online sportsbook or casino from another state while located in Alaska is somewhat of a gray area, but we advise against it. While it's not illegal on a national level, it may still be considered a crime on a state level, and repercussions may vary between cases. In addition, online gambling operators use Geo-locating to register what state the visitor is located in, and normally block players from states where their companies are not authorized to operate. 

• Regardless of where you are gambling, US federal tax is always imposed on winnings.
• The state of Alaska does not tax gambling winnings within the state for neither residents nor non-residents.
• Non-residents gambling in Alaska will still have to report winnings on their home-state tax returns.
• Alaskans gambling in other states will need to fill out a non-resident tax form for that particular state.