Vermont Gaming Guide 2026

Overview

Vermont went from no legal sports betting to a fully launched three-operator mobile market in roughly seven months in 2023 and 2024. The state has no commercial casinos and no horse tracks, so legalization meant building a market from scratch through a competitive bid process run by the Department of Liquor and Lottery. Mobile wagering went live at midnight on January 11, 2024.

Quick facts

• Launch date: January 11, 2024
• Operators: DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics
• Revenue share to state: 33% (FanDuel), 31% (DraftKings and Fanatics)
• Minimum age: 21
• Authorizing law: Act 63 of 2023

Regulatory Backstory

Governor Phil Scott signed Act 63 in June 2023, authorizing two to six mobile sports betting operators chosen through competitive bid. The Department of Liquor and Lottery opened the bidding window in September 2023 and received submissions from five major operators: DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, BetMGM, and PENN Entertainment. In December 2023, the department announced the three winners: DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics. The launch was deliberately timed to land just before the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl LVIII.

Current Market

Vermont has three mobile sportsbook apps available statewide and zero retail sportsbooks because the state has no casinos. Bettors must be 21 or older and physically inside Vermont to place a wager. Geofencing technology enforces the location requirement. All three operators offer first-bet promotions, deposit matches, and ongoing odds boosts. The state collects between 31% and 33% of gross gaming revenue depending on the operator, one of the highest revenue share rates in the country.

What Makes Vermont Different

Vermont is the only state where sports betting exists without any physical casino infrastructure. The competitive bid model is also rare. Most states give every qualified operator a license. Vermont chose a smaller field through a beauty contest, prioritizing brand recognition and revenue share commitments. The high tax rate funds problem gambling treatment and general fund priorities.

How to Sign Up

Vermont allows full remote registration. To open an account, you must be at least 21 years old, located inside Vermont at the moment of registration and at the moment of every wager, and able to verify your identity with a government-issued ID and Social Security number. Download DraftKings, FanDuel, or Fanatics from the Apple App Store or Google Play, complete the signup flow, deposit funds, and start betting. Most operators offer welcome promotions to new Vermont customers.

Recent News and 2026 Outlook

The Vermont mobile market produced steady handle through 2024 and 2025, with the three operators competing primarily on promotional offers and product features. The Department of Liquor and Lottery has not signaled any expansion of the operator pool, and the small number of licensed apps has kept the market simple for consumers. Lawmakers have not seriously discussed retail expansion because there is no physical casino infrastructure to host a sportsbook. The 2026 outlook is steady-state.

Responsible Gaming

VTGamblingHelp offers 24/7 support by phone and live chat, with treatment referrals backed by Vermont's Department of Mental Health and Department of Liquor and Lottery. The same Vermont system explains the state's sports-betting self-exclusion flow: residents can enroll remotely, choose the length of the break, and be removed from licensed online sportsbooks and their marketing lists for the duration of the term. Vermont also points residents to 1-800-GAMBLER for round-the-clock support.

The Bottom Line

Vermont built a working three-operator mobile market from zero in about seven months. The product is simple: three reputable apps, statewide mobile access, no casino visit required, and a 21+ age limit. If you live in or visit Vermont and want to bet on sports legally, the market is ready and easy to use.