Vermont sports betting is legal through three state-licensed mobile apps: DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook, live since January 11, 2024 under the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. You must be 21 or older. This page covers how Vermont got there, what licensing protects, how winnings are taxed and why offshore sportsbooks are a different proposition.
Before 2018, a federal law called PASPA stopped most states from authorizing sports betting. On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court struck it down in Murphy v. NCAA (opens in a new tab), holding that the ban on states authorizing sports gambling violated the Constitution's anticommandeering rule. From then on, each state could decide for itself.
Vermont took its time compared with many states, choosing a small, mobile-only market run through the Department of Liquor and Lottery. The launch on January 11, 2024 put three national brands in the market at once. Our pages on PASPA and Murphy v. NCAA and sports betting laws trace how other states followed different paths.
Legal Vermont sports betting apps
Only three apps are licensed for Vermont, and any other sportsbook taking bets from the state isn't regulated there. The licensed trio are all large US operators that also hold licenses in many other states, which gives bettors a familiar product and, more importantly, a state regulator behind it.
Vermont's licensed sportsbooks
Operator
Licensed in Vermont
Regulated by
DraftKings
Yes, since January 11, 2024
Department of Liquor and Lottery
FanDuel
Yes, since January 11, 2024
Department of Liquor and Lottery
Fanatics Sportsbook
Yes, since January 11, 2024
Department of Liquor and Lottery
Promotions at licensed books change often and aren't covered here. Whatever app you pick, the protections come from the license: identity and age checks, rules on how bets are settled, and a state agency to contact if a dispute can't be resolved.
Vermont sports betting age and eligibility
The minimum age for sports betting in Vermont is 21, per the regulator's launch release. Licensed operators verify age and identity before you can withdraw, and usually before you can bet. Vermont's lottery age and a casino age aren't set out in the sources cited here; there's no legal casino gaming in the state for a casino age to apply to.
Offshore sites set their own age rules in their terms, which is one more way they sit outside the state system. Our gambling age by state table compares Vermont with its neighbors, including New Hampshire.
Licensed Vermont sportsbooks vs offshore betting sites
Offshore sportsbooks still advertise to US bettors, but with a licensed market in place, the comparison is stark. Some offshore books also exclude Vermont themselves: Bovada's own help page lists Vermont among 20 restricted states, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada's named operator in May 2024. Our Bovada review has the detail.
The Wire Act bars people in the business of betting from using wire communications to transmit interstate sports bets. In January 2021, the First Circuit held in New Hampshire Lottery Commission v. Rosen (opens in a new tab), a case brought by Vermont's neighbor, that the Act applies only to sports betting, not state lotteries.
The statute's wording targets operators, not individual bettors. It also exempts transmissions between places where the bet is legal, which is part of why licensed apps keep wagers inside state lines. The Wire Act explainer covers the 2011 and 2018 Justice Department opinions that preceded the ruling.
What the sportsbook margin costs, in dollars
Sportsbooks build a margin into their prices, often called the vig. Take a common example price of -110 on both sides of a game: you stake $110 to win $100. To break even at that price, you need to win 52.38% of such bets ($110 ÷ $210). Picking winners half the time loses money.
Bet $110 on each side of the same game at -110.
One bet wins and returns $210; the other loses $110.
You staked $220 and got back $210: a $10 loss.
That $10 on $220 staked is a margin of about 4.5%.
Over $2,000 staked at similar prices, that margin averages about $91.
Odds and margins vary by market and app; the point is that the margin works like a casino's house edge. Budget for it as the cost of entertainment.
Vermont sports betting taxes on your winnings
Sports betting winnings are taxable federal income. For 2026, a sportsbook reports a win on Form W-2G when it's $2,000 or more and at least 300 times the stake, per the IRS W-2G instructions (opens in a new tab). Regular 24% withholding applies at that 300x level when winnings minus the wager exceed $5,000. Smaller wins are still taxable even without a form.
From tax year 2026, the 2025 federal tax law reportedly limits the gambling loss deduction to 90% of losses, and only up to your winnings; check IRS guidance before filing. The tax rate Vermont charges operators isn't covered here, and neither is Vermont's own income tax treatment of winnings, so ask a tax professional. Our W-2G form and gambling loss deduction pages go further.
Daily fantasy, prediction markets and the lottery in Vermont
Vermont runs a state lottery through the same Department of Liquor and Lottery that licenses sportsbooks. Whether tickets are sold online isn't confirmed in the state sources cited here. The legal status of paid daily fantasy sports in Vermont isn't recorded in those sources either, so this page doesn't state one.
Prediction markets offering event contracts on sports are a separate, federally contested category. Our explainers on daily fantasy sports laws and prediction markets cover the national picture.
How to start betting legally in Vermont, step by step
Confirm you're 21 or older; the apps will check.
Choose one of the three licensed apps: DraftKings, FanDuel or Fanatics Sportsbook.
Download it from the operator or your phone's official app store, not a link in a message.
Complete identity verification with your real details.
Set a deposit limit and a weekly budget before your first bet.
Keep a record of wins and losses for tax time.
Betting responsibly in Vermont
Sports betting can feel like skill, which makes losses easier to rationalize. Watch for chasing: raising stakes to win back what's gone. Our page on chasing losses explains why it backfires. If betting is causing harm, the National Problem Gambling Helpline is free and confidential 24/7 at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), by call or text, with chat through the National Council on Problem Gambling (opens in a new tab).
Casino offers shown on this page, and why they're not sportsbooks
None of our partner casinos is known to run a sportsbook; they're online casinos offering slots and table games. For sports bets in Vermont, the three licensed apps above are the regulated route. The two casino offers below are shown for readers interested in casino play, which Vermont hasn't authorized online. Neither Silver Oak nor Planet 7 is licensed by Vermont or any US state: there's no state regulator to complain to and no state protection of balances. Check Vermont law first. Offers are for new players 21+ (18+ where allowed), and terms apply.
Silver Oak: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Its own site advertises a different package, a 100% match on each of the first ten deposits up to $10,000 with no free spins; its offer page says 30x wagering (60x on blackjack and video poker) while its terms and conditions (opens in a new tab) say 40x on slots, so check before claiming. Deposits start at $30, and the offer page states no max withdrawal. The terms name Primrose Media Limited, licensed in Anjouan; LCB reports no license. See the Silver Oak review.
Planet 7: $2,750 Welcome Bonus + 45 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report a 200% match (code WELCOME200) with 30x (bonus plus deposit) wagering on slots and a $1,000 max cashout. The Michigan Gaming Control Board named both Silver Oak and Planet 7 in an April 9, 2025 cease-and-desist release. See the Planet 7 review.
Both bonuses are slot-focused; table games are often excluded or weighted lower. Our Vermont real money casinos page covers the offshore casino side in full.
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These are offshore casino offers, not sportsbooks; for sports bets in Vermont, the licensed apps are the regulated option. Neither casino is licensed by any US state. 21+, terms apply.
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Who runs it: Primrose Media Limited, licensed in Anjouan (its terms). Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
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Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, April 9, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus (reported). Max cashout: $1,000 (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
These casinos are offshore operators. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, and state consumer protections do not apply. Check the law in your state before you play. Terms marked “reported” come from third-party reviews; the terms shown at sign-up apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Is online sports betting legal in Vermont?
Yes. Vermont legalized mobile sports wagering, and it launched on January 11, 2024. Three operators are licensed: DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook, all regulated by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery. You must be at least 21. Online casino games aren't covered by that authorization and remain unauthorized. Our Vermont gambling laws page explains where the legal lines sit.
What sports betting apps are legal in Vermont?
DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook are the three licensed apps, all live since January 11, 2024. Any other site taking sports bets from Vermont isn't licensed by the state, so it offers no state complaint route or account protection. Download a licensed app only through the operator or an official app store. For phone-based casino play, which isn't licensed in Vermont, see Vermont mobile casinos.
What is the sports betting age in Vermont?
You must be 21 or older to bet on sports in Vermont, according to the Department of Liquor and Lottery. Licensed apps check age and identity as part of sign-up and before withdrawals. Offshore sites set their own minimum ages in their terms, which isn't the same as the state rule. Our gambling age by state table compares Vermont's age with other states' rules.
When did Vermont sports betting launch?
Mobile sports wagering went live in Vermont on January 11, 2024, according to the Department of Liquor and Lottery's launch release. That came more than five years after the Supreme Court's May 2018 Murphy v. NCAA ruling allowed states to authorize sports betting. All three licensed operators launched together. Our page on PASPA and Murphy v. NCAA explains the ruling that made it possible.
Do I pay tax on sports betting winnings in Vermont?
Yes, sports betting winnings are taxable federal income. In 2026, a W-2G is issued when a win is $2,000 or more and at least 300 times your stake, and 24% withholding can apply when winnings minus the wager exceed $5,000 at that level. The loss deduction is reportedly capped at 90% from 2026, so check IRS guidance. Ask a tax professional about Vermont state tax. See our gambling taxes page.
Can I use offshore sportsbooks in Vermont?
Offshore sportsbooks aren't licensed by Vermont, so they offer no state protection, and some exclude the state anyway: Bovada's own help page lists Vermont as restricted. The Wire Act's concerns fall on operators rather than bettors, but you'd have no regulator to turn to in a dispute. With three licensed apps available, the regulated route is clear. Our offshore vs state-licensed guide compares the two.
Can I bet on sports in Vermont from out of state?
A Vermont license authorizes betting under Vermont's rules, and the Wire Act's exemption only covers transmissions between places where the bet is legal. If you travel, the law of the state you're in applies, so your Vermont account may not take bets there. Check the app's own location rules before a trip. Our Wire Act explainer covers why sportsbooks keep wagers inside state lines.
Are daily fantasy sports legal in Vermont?
Their status isn't confirmed in the Vermont sources cited here, so this page doesn't state one. Daily fantasy contests are treated differently from sports betting in many states, and some operate under separate laws or none. Before entering paid contests, check the operator's own list of eligible states and Vermont's current rules. Our daily fantasy sports laws page covers the national landscape.
Is DraftKings legal in Vermont?
Yes, DraftKings is one of three sportsbooks licensed by the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery, alongside FanDuel and Fanatics Sportsbook. All three went live on January 11, 2024, and you must be 21 or older to bet. The license covers sports wagering only, not online casino games, which Vermont hasn't authorized. Download the app from the operator or an official app store, and complete identity checks with your real details. Our sports betting laws page compares Vermont with other states, and is sports betting legal in my state gives the national picture.
Can I bet on sports in person in Vermont?
Not at a casino sportsbook, because Vermont chose a mobile-only market and has no tribal or commercial casino on record. Its sports wagering law runs through the three licensed apps under the Department of Liquor and Lottery. Bettors in Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester place wagers on their phones, inside state lines, rather than at a betting counter. If you want a retail sportsbook, you'd need to travel to a state that has one, and that state's rules apply there. See Vermont gambling laws and our riverboat casinos guide for how other states built in-person markets.
Is Bovada legal in Vermont?
No, and Bovada says itself that it doesn't serve the state: its own help page lists Vermont among 20 restricted states. It isn't licensed by Vermont or any US state, and the Michigan Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter to its named operator in May 2024. Vermont already has three licensed sportsbooks, so an offshore book adds risk without adding protection. Any site offering Bovada access from Vermont through another address deserves suspicion. Our Bovada review covers its record, and what is a mirror site explains copycat addresses.
What does -110 mean in Vermont sports betting?
It means you stake $110 to win $100, the standard price on many point-spread and total bets. The gap between the stake and the win is the sportsbook's margin, or vig. If you bet both sides of a game at -110, you stake $220 and get back $210, a $10 loss, or about 4.5%. To break even at that price you must win 52.38% of your bets. Odds vary by app and market, so compare prices. Our casino math basics guide and bankroll management page show how to budget for the margin.
Can I use prediction markets for sports in Vermont?
Prediction markets offering sports event contracts are a separate, federally contested category, and their status in Vermont isn't settled in the sources cited here. They aren't among the three sportsbooks licensed by the Department of Liquor and Lottery, so they don't come with the same state oversight or dispute route. Several 2026 bills aim to keep casino-style contracts off federally regulated exchanges. Check the platform's own state rules before you trade. Our prediction markets page tracks the bills and court fights, and Vermont online casinos covers what the state does license.
Where can Vermont sports bettors get help with problem gambling?
The National Problem Gambling Helpline, run by NCPG, is free, confidential and open 24/7 at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), by call or text, with chat at ncpgambling.org. Licensed apps also let you set deposit limits and take breaks, so use those tools before a losing run, not after. Blocking software such as Gamban and peer groups like Gamblers Anonymous are other options. Watch for chasing losses or betting more to feel the same excitement. Our national helpline page and signs of a gambling problem checklist go further.
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