Hawaii is one of only two states – Utah is the other – that prohibits gambling of any kind, including charitable gaming, parimutuel wagering and betting at racetracks in addition to banning tribal and commercial casinos plus lotteries.
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Gaming Laws in Hawaii
According to Hawaii Revised Statutes 72-1220, illegal gambling is defined as “staking or risking something of value upon outcome of a contest of chance or uncontrollable future contingent event in order to receive something of value.” However, “social” gambling is permitted in the state as long as it is not for anything of value or profit and “not committed in a hotel, motel, bar, nightclub, or any business establishment or public place.”
Tribal Casinos
There are no tribal casinos in Hawaii. The Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009, also known as the Akaka Bill after Senator Daniel Akaka, gave native Hawaiians federal recognition similar to American Indians but still prohibits gambling.
Sports Betting in Hawaii
Sports betting is not allowed in the state of Hawaii.
Online Sportsbooks
Hawaii does not offer legal online sportsbooks due to its stringent gambling regulations and a strong legislative resistance to expanding betting options. Hawaii's conservative stance on gambling, combined with a legal framework that heavily restricts such activities, has prevented the establishment of online sportsbooks. Consequently, residents lack legal online betting options and will have to wait for changes in the state’s gambling laws.
Poker and Casino in Hawaii
Poker and other casino games of any kind are not allowed in the state of Hawaii.
Online Poker
Poker rooms are prohibited in the state of Hawaii.
Other Gaming Options in Hawaii
There are no other gaming options in Hawaii.
Hawaii Lottery
There is no state lottery in Hawaii.
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