Hawaii is still one of the states that does not allow sports betting. Wagering on sports remains illegal in Hawaii, but over the years there have been several politicians in the state who have tried to make the laws more friendly to sports bettors. Ultimately those efforts failed and sports betting isn’t expected in the state before 2026, but as soon as changes start to happen, we will update this page with all the details you’ll need to prepare for legalization and get started with your first wager.
is sports betting legal in hawaii?
No. There have been several Hawaiian lawmakers who have proposed bills to change the laws around sports betting in the state, but none have been successful. Most recently, there was hope that Rep. Daniel Holt’s House Bill 2765 could spark change, but it died in March of 2024. In May of 2024, lawmakers agreed to commission a study on the impacts of legalized sports betting in Hawaii and some believe that could be a stepping stone toward legalization. This page is where you can find the latest on any new sports betting bills in Hawaii and obviously if sports betting is legalized in the state, we’ll give you all the details in this space.
Hawaii quick facts
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timeline of betting legislation & latest news
Over the years there have been several attempts by lawmakers in Hawaii to legalize sports betting, but every time the bills have failed to gain traction. Most recently, House Bill 2765 died on March 7, 2024, but lawmakers have promised to study the impacts of sports betting on the state and there’s hope that’ll be the first step toward legalized sports betting in Hawaii, perhaps by 2026.
january 27, 2016
Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin clarifies that Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contest wagers are considered sports betting and thus illegal in the state.
may 14, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for each state to legalize sports betting.
january 22, 2021
Senate Bill 595 (SB 595), a sports betting bill which sought to establish a task force on sports betting, is introduced but dies in committee.
january 26, 2022
House Bill 1962 (HB 1962) is introduced to allow for casino gambling and sports betting, but ultimately dies
january 24, 2024
Rep. Daniel Holt introduces House Bill 2765 (HB 2765), which would provide the guardrails for legalization of online sports betting throughout Hawaii
february 7, 2024
The House Committee passes HB 2765 by a vote of 5-2
march 7, 2024
This was the last day for bills to “crossover” to the opposite legislative chamber and HB 2765 failed to do so which effectively killed the bill
may 2, 2024
Lawmakers in Hawaii commissioned a study to examine sports betting in the state
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How to start betting in hawaii?
Unfortunately, sports betting is not legal in Hawaii and that includes Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators like FanDuel. Sports fans in Hawaii have gotten their hopes up a couple times over the years, but ultimately legalized sports betting efforts have failed.
There is some hope that sports betting could be legalized in Hawaii as soon as 2026 and if that happens, this space is where you’ll find all the details you need to place your first wager. Consider bookmarking this page and checking back for updates.
Daily fantasy sports in hawaii
There are no legal Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) options in Hawaii as lawmakers clarified their stance on DFS contests in 2016. If anything changes with the laws in Hawaii, we will update this page, but that’s not expected this year.
Home field advantage
Hawaii used to host the Pro Bowl and there are plenty of NFL fans in the state. Hawaii doesn’t have its own NBA, NFL, NHL, or MLB team, but they tend to pull for teams in California because of the state’s proximity to the islands. Of course, the University of Hawaii is popular throughout the state and fans are accustomed to seeing the Rainbow Warriors field competitive basketball and football teams.
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Those in Hawaii struggling with gambling addiction can call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or text 800GAM. A chat option is also available at 1800gamblerchat.org. Hawaiians can also utilize Gamblers Anonymous if interested in group meetings with other people going through the same challenges. Gamblers Anonymous’ phone number is 909-931-9056.
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