State rankings

Gambling Age by State

New York has the highest Minimum Age for Online Gambling (21), followed by Pennsylvania (21) and Illinois (21). Rhode Island has the lowest (18).

CultureFacts & TriviaLaw50 states · 9 metricsUpdated May 15, 2026Original page
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Minimum Age for Online Gambling

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Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
21
Middle half 21 – 21
Average
20.28
29 states
Highest
21
New York
Lowest
18
Rhode Island

Data

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29 states · # = rank by Minimum Age for Online Gambling
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1New York21
1Pennsylvania21
1Illinois21
1Ohio21
1Michigan21
1New Jersey21
1Virginia21
1Tennessee21
1Indiana21
1Missouri21
1Maryland21
1Colorado21
1Minnesota21
1Connecticut21
1Nevada21
1Iowa21
1Kansas21
1Mississippi21
1New Hampshire21
1Maine21
1Delaware21
1Wyoming21
23Washington18
23Arizona18
23Wisconsin18
23Oregon18
23West Virginia18
23Montana18
23Rhode Island18

What correlates with Minimum Age for Online Gambling?

Pearson r against 2,101 other state metrics sharing at least 18 states. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Minimum Age for Online Gambling tend to score higher on these

  1. Minimum Age to Buy or Use E-CigsVaporizer and E-Cigarette Laws by State
    r = +0.60 · strong · n = 29
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  2. EmbalmingAverage Funeral Cost by State
    r = +0.53 · strong · n = 29
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  3. Favorite Season is FallAll Four Seasons States
    r = +0.50 · moderate · n = 29
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  4. "Close in Age" Exception Acceptable Age DifferenceAge of Consent by State
    r = +0.49 · moderate · n = 18
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  5. Change In Turnout - General Elect. 2012-2024Voter Turnout by State
    r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 22
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  6. Avg Natural Disasters per Year 1980-2026Natural Disasters by State
    r = +0.46 · moderate · n = 29
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Minimum Age for Online Gambling tend to score lower on these

  1. % BuddhistMost Christian States
    r = −0.69 · strong · n = 29
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  2. Mormon TemplesMormon Population by State
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 19
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  3. Adult Day HealthcareAssisted Living Costs by State
    r = −0.62 · strong · n = 27
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  4. PopulationSafest Cities by State
    r = −0.61 · strong · n = 28
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  5. Foreclosure RateForeclosure Rates by State
    r = −0.60 · strong · n = 29
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  6. Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States
    r = −0.59 · strong · n = 26
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Minimum Age for Online Gambling?
New York has the highest Minimum Age for Online Gambling, at 21, followed by Pennsylvania (21) and Illinois (21).
Which state has the lowest Minimum Age for Online Gambling?
Rhode Island has the lowest Minimum Age for Online Gambling, at 18.
What is the median Minimum Age for Online Gambling across US states?
The median is 21 across the 29 US states with data.
Where does this gambling age by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Your Guide to the US Legal Gambling Age: Organized by States & Gambling Types; Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act; What Is the Legal Gambling Age in the United States? - New Game Network; Legal Gambling Age for Casino, Poker, and Betting - Gambling News.