Updated on: Sep 05, 2024 8:51 AM ET Fact checked by: Odds Shark Staff
Sports betting in Wyoming has been legal since April of 2021 and the first two regulated sportsbooks launched in September of 2021. Today, there are five online options for sports bettors in Wyoming to choose from and you’ve come to the right place if you’re interested in learning about the best sportsbooks in Wyoming.
Wyoming may be the least populated state in the U.S., but it has more online sports betting options (5) than several other states. I will provide you with details on your best sportsbook options in Wyoming and explain how to get started with sports betting. I’ll also detail the state’s path toward legal sports betting, which Wyoming teams to wager on and responsible gambling resources.
Best Betting Sites for Wyoming
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Is Sports betting legal in Wyoming?
Sports betting is legal in Wyoming and regulated by the Wyoming Gaming Commission. In the spring of 2021, House Bill 133 was signed into law after being introduced just a month earlier. Within five months, and just in time for the 2021 NFL season, the Equality State launched its first two online sportsbooks (DraftKings and BetMGM).
It’s worth noting that, unlike some other states, NFL Draft betting is allowed in Wyoming. For the moment, there are no restrictions on betting like in other places, but Wyoming is considering banning NCAA player props.
Wyoming Quick Facts
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Launch Date: September 2021
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Legal Betting Age: 18 years old
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Online Sports Betting: Yes
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Online Casino Sites: No
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Online Poker Sites: No
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Best Available Sportsbook: FanDuel
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Regulatory Body: Wyoming Gaming Commission
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Legal Online Sportsbooks: 5
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College Sports Betting: Yes, but some lawmakers are considering banning player props
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Political or Entertainment Betting: No
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High School Sports Betting: No
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Esports Betting: Yes
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NFL Draft: Yes
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Remote Registration: Yes
Timeline of betting legislation & Latest News
Many were surprised at how quickly Rep. Tom Walters’ House Bill 133 passed and was signed into law in Wyoming after a similar sports betting bill (House Bill 225) failed in 2020 by a vote of 32-27. In fact, HB 133 also originally failed a house vote, but was reconsidered the next day and eventually passed both chambers, clearing a path for sports betting in the Equality State.
How to start betting in wyoming
Those in Wyoming can bet on sports online, but they don’t have the option of betting in person at a sportsbook window. Betting on a cell phone with one of the state’s five approved sportsbook apps is easy and straight-forward. If you’re at least 18 years old, Just create an account, verify your identity, and start wagering today.
Local Teams to bet on
Wyoming isn’t home to any MLB, NFL, NBA, or NHL teams and only two of its six neighboring states have major professional franchises. Residents of Wyoming, or those visiting its beautiful national parks, might find themselves rooting for teams in Colorado and Utah
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NBA - Utah Jazz: The Jazz missed the playoffs the last two seasons and are best known for their glory years with John Stockton and Karl Malone when they made it to the postseason 20 seasons in a row. Utah’s last two seasons have been a struggle as the Jazz finished 31-51 last season after a 37-45 campaign in 2022-2023.
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NBA - Denver Nuggets: Bettors in Wyoming can get down on Nikola Jokic props throughout the season as the Nuggets’ star can always be counted on for an MVP-caliber season. The Nuggets have made it to the playoffs six seasons in a row after zero playoff appearances from 2013 to 2018 and won it all in the 2022-2023 season.
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NFL - Denver Broncos: Some fans in Wyoming may have Coach of the Year tickets on Broncos coach Sean Payton who disappointed last season but won a Super Bowl ring with the Saints in 2010. Fans in Wyoming and Denver are hoping Payton and rookie QB Bo Nix can blossom together like Payton did with Drew Brees.
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NHL - Colorado Avalanche: The Avs are one of the more respected NHL franchises with a legitimate home ice advantage and a recent Stanley Cup (2021-2022). The Avalanche have qualified for the playoffs in each of the last seven seasons.
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MLB - Colorado Rockies: Colorado Rockies home games are popular “over” plays for sports bettors because of the high altitude and thin air at Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies have finished under .500 in 11 of their last 13 seasons.
The Wyoming Responsible Gambling Coalition (WRGC) was forged by, among others, the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Lottery to reduce gambling addiction in the state. A portion of the money collected by the state from gambling profits, goes toward county initiatives that prevent and treat problematic gambling behavior.