States / Vermont / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Vermont?
Yes. In Vermont, online sports betting is legal (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online betting launched Jan 11, 2024. Operators pay 20% AGR in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Jan 11, 2024 | Competitive | Enacted as 2023, No. 63, effective June 14, 2023. Launched Jan. 11, 2024 at 12:01 a.m. ET with 3 operators selected via competitive bid: DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook. Statute allows 2-6 operators (31 V.S.A. §1302(b)(1)); minimum age 21. 31 V.S.A. ch. 25 (§§ 1301-1341a) [1],[2] |
| Sports (retail) | Not authorized | Act 63 (2023) authorizes only online/mobile sports wagering; no retail sportsbook licensing category exists.[1],[3] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20% AGR (online) | Jan 11, 2024 | [1] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 21[1]
- Statutory cap on number of online sportsbook licenses/skins (omit if uncapped)
- 6 · Statute sets a floor of 2 and ceiling of 6 licensed operators (31 V.S.A. §1302(b)(1)).[1]
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[1]
- Number of online sportsbooks live as of as_of date
- 3 · DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook were the 3 operators that launched Jan. 11, 2024; current count not re-verified as of Oct. 2026.[2]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings Sportsbook (Vermont) | Sports (online) | active | Jan 11, 2024[2] |
| Fanatics Betting and Gaming | Fanatics Sportsbook (Vermont) | Sports (online) | active | Jan 11, 2024[2] |
| FanDuel | FanDuel Sportsbook (Vermont) | Sports (online) | active | Jan 11, 2024[2] |
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Sources
- 31 V.S.A. Chapter 25 - Sports Wagering · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Vermont Sports Betting · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Sports betting in the United States · retrieved Oct 10, 2026