Wyoming Gambling
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Regulation and legality of Wyoming casinos
Wyoming does not offer licensed sites that operate in the state under government regulation. Residents of Wyoming have one option, and one option alone - to access any number of offshore online casinos from inside Wyoming’s borders.
Wyoming law is often confusing, particularly when it describes gambling activities. What can be deducted from it is that online gambling is not explicitly illegal. As long as you place bets on a website which is based offshore, you have nothing to be concerned about. No recrimination from the state will come upon you.
The authorities assume that the current statutes prohibit online gambling, but the truth is only operating unlicensed websites is banned, not placing bets at liberal online casinos who, above all, fall under foreign jurisdiction. People who are suspected of participating in unlawful gambling can be charged with a misdemeanor offense and get punished up to 6 months in jail and a $750 fine, not that it happened.
History of gambling in Wyoming
Even though gambling has a rich history in Wyoming, the Cowboy State remains one of the more conservative when it comes to legalizing and regulating different gambling activities within its limits. There were problems with getting approval for tribal gaming, even.
Pari-mutuel wagering is allowed at designated locations only, aka the three racetrack facilities, and the lottery was established in 2013. However, WyoLotto is not authorized to sell instant scratch tickets, only entries to draws.
Tribal gambling wasn’t allowed until 2005, which is a rare case since most tribes hurried to negotiate compacts following the Indian Gaming Regulation Act, which was passed at a federal level in 1988. Wyoming government officials refused to negotiate compacts, and Northern Arapaho Tribe decides to seek justice in court.
The litigation process lasted over a decade and the tribe won eventually, introducing casino gambling onto Wyoming territory for the first time since the early days. Bingo and raffles are allowed as long as they are for charity and any electronic bingo machines were eradicated in 2005, due to being defined as gambling devices.
At present, the majority of the inhabitants of Wyoming are dissatisfied with the condition of present gambling laws in the state. There are activists in Wyoming who are working hard to further liberalize the state code. Wyoming lawmakers have been considering establishing a state gaming commission, one that would regulate all gambling operations and deal with new suggestions, since 2016.
Neighbouring States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah
Land based casinos & real money slots
If it weren’t for the persistence of the Northern Arapaho Tribe in their pursuit to claim right given to them by the Indian Gaming Regulation Act, there wouldn’t be one single casino locations in Wyoming. As they obtained all the permits to operate casino facilities on reservation territory, there are now four tribal casino establishments running in the Cowboy State. The first to open was Wind River Hotel & Casino, which still remains the largest. It offers 950 slots, 10 live table games, three restaurants, an espresso bar and two gift shops now, and before the compact was signed it was merely a small bingo hall. All the machines in Wind River Hotel & Casino a ticket-in ticket-out system; there are cashiers, change kiosks and ATM machines available 24/7. The special treat is the poker room with regular no-limit poker tournaments, and a Bad Beat Jackpot.
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe opened the competing Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel in Lander which has over 400 slot machines on offer, in addition to five gaming tables featuring Blackjack and Texas Hold’em. The remaining venues are Little Wind Casino in Riverton with over 180 slots and 789 Smokeshop & Casino also in Riverton offering 200 slots.
What’s the age limit for playing at Wyoming online casinos?
21. All four of Wyoming’s land-based casinos have the same limit.
The situation is also the same in most other states, with land-based casinos, sportsbooks, and online casinos sharing the same legal threshold.
While the climate towards gambling is more hospitable than it ever was, underage gambling is still considered a serious crime. Be careful.
Which games are available?
Literally everything you can imagine. Offshore casinos offer thousands of games, across multiple eras, niches, and genres.
You’ll find that some games are present everywhere, but some sites opt to include some indie or less-coveted titles to boost their offers.
Do WY casino sites offer live dealer games?
Yes. Because there aren’t many casinos in the state, offshore sites targeting Wyoming players have extensive live casino sections.
What payment methods can be used at Wyoming online casinos?
Pretty much the same ones that you can find in other parts of the country.
VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, and AMEX are available at literally every casino. Credit cards have been the most popular deposit method for almost two decades now.
However, security issues and frequent instances of fraud have pushed players to other solutions. eWallets are one such alternative.
With brands such as Neteller, PayPal, or Skrill, you can transfer money in a quick and painless manner, without ever revealing your personal information.
If you want to take it up a notch, then cryptocurrencies are the answer to your problem. With anonymous transactions and blockchain technology, you can safely deposit your money and enjoy your favorite casino games.
Can you receive your withdrawal right away or do you have to wait?
You will have to wait for your withdrawal if the casino requires an identity check before sending the money. This process only involves sending a scan of your ID or bank statement, with the site needing 24-48 hours to give you a green light.
If such a procedure isn’t in place, here’s what to expect:
• eWallets: instant
• Cryptocurrencies: no more than an hour
• Bank cards: 3-5 days
Fun Facts about Wyoming
- Yellowstone National Park mostly lies within the boundaries of Wyoming. Only small portions of it belong to Idaho and Montana. Yellowstone National Park was designated as the first National Park in the nation, and in the world, in 1872. This happened 44 years before there was a National Park Service. Yellowstone is home to around 300 species of birds, 67 species of mammals, 16 species of fish, five species of amphibians and reptiles.
- There have been reports of sightings of Bigfoot multiple times in Wyoming, namely in the Wind River Mountains, Yellowstone, Teton Forest, and Snow King Mountain near Jackson.
- The outlaw Sundance Kid (real name Harry Alonzo Longabaugh) took his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming. He was arrested and jailed at the age of 15 for stealing a horse in Sundance. The town Cody in Wyoming was named after William “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Cody is where the famous painter Jackson Pollock was born.
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