At What Age Can You Go to the Casino?
The legal age to gamble in casinos varies from state to state. In most states, the minimum age is 21, but there are a few exceptions. For example, in Nevada, the minimum age is 18.
The following is a list of the legal gambling ages in each state:
- Alabama: 18
- Alaska: 19
- Arizona: 21
- Arkansas: 18
- California: 21
- Colorado: 21
- Connecticut: 18
- Delaware: 18
- Florida: 21
- Georgia: 21
- Hawaii: 21
- Idaho: 18
- Illinois: 21
- Indiana: 21
- Iowa: 21
- Kansas: 21
- Kentucky: 21
- Louisiana: 21
- Maine: 18
- Maryland: 21
- Massachusetts: 21
- Michigan: 21
- Minnesota: 21
- Mississippi: 21
- Missouri: 21
- Montana: 18
- Nebraska: 19
- Nevada: 18
- New Hampshire: 18
- New Jersey: 21
- New Mexico: 18
- New York: 21
- North Carolina: 18
- North Dakota: 18
- Ohio: 21
- Oklahoma: 21
- Oregon: 18
- Pennsylvania: 21
- Rhode Island: 18
- South Carolina: 18
- South Dakota: 18
- Tennessee: 21
- Texas: 21
- Utah: 21
- Vermont: 18
- Virginia: 21
- Washington: 21
- West Virginia: 21
- Wisconsin: 21
- Wyoming: 21
It is important to note that the legal age to gamble in casinos is different from the legal drinking age. In most states, the legal drinking age is 21.
If you are under the legal age to gamble, you will not be allowed to enter a casino or gamble on any of the games.
If you are caught gambling underage, you could be subject to fines, jail time, or both.
It is always best to check the legal gambling age in your state before you go to a casino.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- The National Council on Problem Gambling
- The American Gaming Association
- The National Indian Gaming Commission
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