Idaho is a state that many people like because it’s peaceful and quiet. Even though it’s known as the Gem State, there are things that some of you might not be happy with.
Online betting is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, which is why it’s no surprise that millions of people bet daily. Even though there are loads of online casinos, most punters prefer to bet on sports because it’s somewhat more engaging.
Some bettors also enjoy going to land-based casinos, which is not a surprise because the US is famous for having one of the best “physical casinos” globally.
Despite the fact that people like to bet online, Idaho is one of the states that does not have any sportsbooks or casinos registered there. Luckily, you can still enjoy your favorite hobby.
You can bet in most offshore sportsbooks
The good news is that every Idaho resident can open an account on one of the many bookmakers operating in the US or other websites that are registered in other countries. In other words, you can decide where you want to play, and you won’t violate any state or federal law.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any information about any future state-licensed sport betting websites. This might change in the future, especially after the federal government allowed each state to decide how it wants to regulate this industry.
Those who decide to open an account with a bookie that’s not based in the US have to be careful and check its active license. Since it’s not registered in the country, you have to rely on the specific gambling commission if there is a problem between you and the operator.
Fortunately, almost every reputable online bookmaker that’s not from the US has a valid license from Curacao or the Malta Gaming Authority. Both of those places are legit, so you can count on them if you have issues.
A few other things to keep in mind
Unlike states like New Jersey, Idaho still hasn’t legalized any form of sports betting. Many people believe that this will change sooner or later, but you have to use offshore websites for the time being.
We want to point out that you are not allowed to bet on Daily Fantasy Sports either. This is something that many people do in the US, which is why most states have legalized it.
However, Idaho has a specific law that does not allow you to wager on those types of sports. So, if this is something you’re interested in, you should go to another state where it is allowed.
If you choose to stay in Idaho and bet on one of the many offshore websites, you need to be at least 18 years old. Even though some states’ legal gambling age is 21, this one decided to allow people to enjoy their hobby from a younger age.
We hope that the state will become more friendly towards gambling. This is a massive industry, so it will become available sooner or later.