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Is Online Gambling Legal in Hawaii?

Hawaii has no licensed online casinos, online sportsbooks, or DFS. Together with Utah, they're the only two states with no legal gambling permits of any kind.

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Hawaii licenses no online casino, no online sportsbook, and no fantasy contest, and with Utah, it is one of only two states that permit no legal gambling of any kind.

If you are asking "is online gambling legal in Hawaii," the answer is no for any form of online gambling Hawaii residents might look for. Even HB 1308 passed both chambers of the Legislature in 2025 and still failed to become law. 

Who Regulates Gambling in Hawaii

Hawaii gambling laws do not establish a gaming commission, lottery corporation, or any other gambling regulator. There is no registry to check and no license to verify.

Even HB 1308 did not resolve who would be in charge of regulation. Earlier drafts suggested economic development officials, while the final version named the Department of Law Enforcement. Prediction markets are overseen by the CFTC.

What You Can Legally Play in Hawaii

Hawaii Prediction Markets

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There is no Hawaii online casino or other licensed option, and nothing to rank here. For readers who travel or move, our hubs cover licensed options in other states: 

The state legalization tracker follows any changes in Hawaii.  

 

Tax on Gambling Winnings in Hawaii

Hawaii taxes winnings as ordinary income, even with no licensed product in the state. Rates run from 1.40% to 11.00% across 12 brackets, the second-highest top rate after California. Act 24 of 2026 adds a 13.00% bracket from the 2027 tax year, above $500,000 for single filers and $1,000,000 for joint filers. Speak to a tax professional.  

 

General information only; not tax advice.

Hawaii Gambling Bills to Watch

Hawaii sports betting nearly became legal in 2025. HB 1308 passed both chambers but failed in conference due to disagreements over the tax rate, fees, and who would regulate it. The bill officially ended when conferees were discharged on March 20 and April 1, 2026. Three bills in 2026 also failed. HB 2570 and SB 3303 would have allowed online sports betting in Hawaii through at least six mobile-only sportsbooks with a 15% tax. HB 2198 would have classified prediction market contracts as illegal gambling. Our legalization tracker will update if any new bills are introduced in 2027.  

 

Frequently asked questions
Is gambling illegal in Hawaii?

Yes. Hawaii does not license any online casinos, sportsbooks, or fantasy contests, and there is no gaming commission to oversee them. Along with Utah, it is one of only two states that allow no legal gambling of any form at all.

 

 

Why is gambling illegal in Hawaii?

Hawaii never created a legal framework for gambling. Its laws treat gambling as a criminal offense, and unlike most states, there are no exceptions for lotteries, charitable gaming, or pari-mutuel betting that could support a broader legal market, and nothing new on the horizon.

 

 

Is sports betting legal in Hawaii?

No. Sports betting in Hawaii remains illegal. HB 1308 passed both chambers in 2025 but failed in conference, and three more bills did not pass in 2026. Our state legalization tracker will have updates on any new proposals as they happen.

 

 

Does Hawaii have any casinos?

No. Hawaii does not have any commercial casinos, tribal casinos, card rooms, or cruise ship gambling in its waters. Proposals for a casino in Honolulu and for shipboard gambling were introduced in the 2026 session, but neither made it out of committee. See our responsible gambling page, or call the national helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET if you need help.