Online Casinos in Alaska
Are real-money online casinos legal in Alaska, and what can you actually play online or in person right now?
Short Answer
No. There are no licensed online casinos in Alaska.
Alaska has not enacted an iGaming law, and no operator holds a state license to offer real-money online slots or table games. The most recent gambling-expansion push, HB 145 in 2025, only covered mobile sports betting, and that bill stalled in committee. What is legal: charitable bingo and pull-tabs, three Class II tribal gaming halls, and sweepstakes casinos that operate under federal promotional rules.
How It Happened
Eklutna tribe opens Chin'an Gaming Hall
The Native Village of Eklutna opens an 85-machine Class II electronic bingo hall on a Native allotment near Anchorage, the first tribal gaming facility in Southcentral Alaska.
State sues to reverse federal gaming approval
Attorney General Treg Taylor files suit to overturn the Bureau of Indian Affairs decision that cleared the Eklutna gaming hall, arguing the state has jurisdiction over Native allotments under federal law.
HB 145 sports betting bill introduced
Rep. David Nelson files HB 145, a mobile-only sports betting bill with up to 10 operator licenses, a $100,000 license fee, and a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue.
HB 145 heard and held in committee
The House Labor & Commerce Committee hears HB 145 but takes no vote. The bill carries over to the 2026 legislative session.
Interior reverses Native allotment gaming opinion
The U.S. Department of the Interior withdraws the prior decision that let Alaska tribes hold gaming jurisdiction over Native allotments, clouding the legal status of the Eklutna hall.
Sweepstakes Casinos for Alaska
With no licensed online casinos here, sweepstakes sites are the legal way to play slots and table games. These are placeholders until our database is wired in.
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Why There Are No Online Casinos
Alaska's gambling code lives in AS 05.15, the charitable gaming statute, and that is the only law authorizing gambling on the books. AS 05.15 covers bingo, pull-tabs, raffles, ice classics, and dog mushing contests run by qualified nonprofits, with permits issued by the Department of Revenue Tax Division. There is no companion law for casino games online or off, so anything outside that list falls under AS 11.66, which treats promoting gambling as a misdemeanor or, at scale, a Class C felony.
Rep. David Nelson introduced HB 145 in March 2025 to legalize mobile sports betting with up to 10 operator licenses and a 20% tax on adjusted gross revenue. The House Labor & Commerce Committee heard the bill and held it on May 16, 2025, with no vote, and the bill carried over to the 2026 session. Even if HB 145 passes, it covers sports betting only, not casino. No online casino bill is moving through the Alaska legislature as of May 2026.
What You Can Play in Alaska
The legal gambling options available to Alaska residents right now.
Charitable Bingo & Pull-Tabs
Qualified nonprofits run bingo, pull-tabs, raffles, ice classics, and dog mushing contests under permits issued by the Alaska Department of Revenue Tax Division. AS 05.15 sets the framework: you must be 19 to play bingo and 21 to play pull-tabs, and proceeds must go to charitable, civic, or educational uses.
Tribal Class II Gaming Halls
Three tribal halls operate under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, all Class II only. The Metlakatla Indian Community runs MIC Gaming Hall on Alaska's sole Indian reservation, the Klawock tribe opened a hall in 2022 with 20-plus electronic bingo machines, and the Eklutna tribe launched Chin'an Gaming Hall in Birchwood in January 2025. Class II covers bingo, electronic bingo, and pull-tabs. No Vegas-style slots or banked table games.
Sweepstakes & Social Casinos
Alaska has no statute banning sweepstakes casinos. Sites that award redeemable prizes are accessible to residents, the closest legal substitute for online casino games here. Operators that decide Alaska is too risky may self-restrict, so check each site's allowed-states list before signing up.
Casino Cruises
Cruise ships departing Alaska ports can open shipboard casinos once they reach international waters, where US state gambling law does not apply. The minimum age is 21.
Play Responsibly
You must be 19 to play bingo and 21 for pull-tabs or tribal Class II gaming in Alaska. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, or read our responsible gambling guide.
Alaska Gambling FAQ
Are online casinos legal in Alaska?+
No. Alaska has not legalized real-money online casino games, and no operator is licensed by the state to offer them. Any site advertising an Alaska online casino with real money is offshore and unregulated.
Can I legally bet on sports online in Alaska?+
No. Sports betting is not legal in Alaska. HB 145 would authorize up to 10 mobile sportsbooks at a 20% tax, but the House Labor & Commerce Committee heard and held the bill on May 16, 2025, with no vote. It carried over to the 2026 session.
Are tribal casinos open in Alaska?+
Yes, but only Class II. Three tribal halls run electronic bingo and pull-tabs: MIC Gaming Hall in Metlakatla, Klawock Casino on Prince of Wales Island, and Chin'an Gaming Hall outside Anchorage. Alaska does not authorize Class III Vegas-style slots or banked table games.
Are sweepstakes casinos allowed in Alaska?+
Alaska has no statute banning sweepstakes or social casinos, so they are generally accessible to residents. They are not licensed casino gambling, and prize redemption rules depend on the operator.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Alaska?+
The minimum age is 19 for bingo and 21 for pull-tabs, tribal gaming halls, and casino cruises operating in international waters. Contests, classics, and derbies allow 18 and up.
Does Alaska have a state lottery?+
No. Alaska is one of five US states with no state lottery and no participation in Powerball or Mega Millions. Residents who want to play multi-state draws have to buy tickets in another state.
Will Alaska legalize online casinos?+
There is no enacted iGaming law and no online casino bill in front of the legislature as of May 2026. The active gambling-expansion bill, HB 145, covers mobile sports betting only. We update this page when the legal status changes.