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Is Online Gambling Legal in Alabama?

The state of Alabama has no licensed online casinos or sportsbooks. DFS contests are the only exception, with a minimum age limit of 19.

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Legal basis

Alabama Code of Alabama Sections 8-19F-1 to 8-19F-10 for DFS.

Alabama does not license any online casinos or online sportsbooks. The only exception is paid fantasy contests. In 2016, the Attorney General said these contests were illegal gambling, but the Fantasy Contests Act of 2019 brought them back for players 19 and older.

So is online gambling legal in Alabama? Only in that form, through operators registered with the Attorney General, who pay the state 10.5% of the revenue they earn from Alabama players.

Last verified 14 October 2026

Who Regulates Gambling in Alabama

No State Gaming Regulator

Alabama gambling has no single regulator. The state has no gaming commission or lottery corporation. Instead, oversight is divided in four ways:

  • Fantasy contests: the Office of the Attorney General. Send complaints here.
  • Pari-mutuel racing: four county racing commissions.
  • Tribal gaming: the Poarch Creek Indian Gaming Commission, with federal oversight. Play is available to players over the age of 21.
  • Prediction markets: the CFTC.

What You Can Legally Play in Alabama

Alabama Daily Fantasy Sports

Legal and live · 19+

Guide coming soon

Alabama Prediction Markets

Federally regulated · 19+

Guide coming soon

Registered fantasy contests are the only form of online gambling Alabama recognizes. Our Alabama fantasy contests page lists the approved operators. There is no licensed online casino Alabama players can use, and our hubs cover licensed options in other states:

 

Tax on Gambling Winnings in Alabama

Alabama taxes gambling winnings as regular income, with rates from 2.00% to 5.00% for the 2026 tax year. The highest rate starts at $3,000 for single filers and $6,000 for joint filers. Most winners pay 5.00%. Alabama is one of the few states where residents can deduct federal income tax paid. This is general information; talk to a tax professional for advice.  

General information only; not tax advice.

Alabama Gambling Bills to Watch

There are no gambling bills pending in Alabama. The 2026 legislative session ended on April 9, 2026, without passing any gambling bills. Sen. Merika Coleman's SB 257, which covered a lottery, casino, and sports betting, and Rep. Phillip Ensler's HB 449, the Clean Lottery Act, both failed in committee. In 2024, a lottery and gaming package missed passing in the Senate by one vote on April 30. The next legislative session starts on February 2, 2027, and our state legalization tracker will follow any updates.  

Frequently asked questions
What sports betting apps are legal in Alabama?

No sports betting apps are legal in Alabama because the state does not license any sportsbooks, either in person or online. The only legal apps for paid play are registered fantasy contest operators, and these are open to players 19+. If gambling stops being fun, help is available. See our responsible gambling page, or call the national helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER.

 

Can you bet on sports in Alabama?

You cannot bet on sports legally in Alabama. The state has never allowed sports betting in any form, either in person or online. To legalize it, a constitutional amendment would need to pass both chambers by a three-fifths vote and then be approved by voters statewide.

 

Are fantasy sports legal in Alabama?

Fantasy sports are legal in Alabama under the Fantasy Contests Act of 2019. Pick'em contests must be played peer to peer. Operators must register with the Attorney General, and players must be 19 or older. You can find the list of registered operators on our Alabama fantasy contests page.

 

Will Alabama legalize online casinos?

Online casinos are not likely to be legalized soon in Alabama. The 2026 session ended on April 9 without any gambling bill reaching a floor vote, and in 2024 a lottery and gaming package missed passing by one vote in the Senate. The next chance will be in the 2027 session, which starts in February.