Oregon is one of the American states that are fairly liberal when it comes to games of chance and betting. While commercial land-based casinos and online gambling activities are not legal in the state, Oregon still allows many forms of gambling.
Charitable gambling is popular and can be held by public organizations, including agencies and schools, as well as by non-profits. Under charitable gambling, Oregonians can even win real money on certain types of poker games — an option that residents of many other states do not have.
Plus, the state is lenient to social gambling as long as the house does not take a rake. Social gambling can be conducted by businesses, private clubs, and public accounts. The rules also apply to whoever wants to host gambling at home — this is legal but the house edge must be excluded. Plus, any Oregonian that wants to own a slot machine can purchase one if it is an antique and is at least 25 years old.
Tribal casinos, VLTs, pari-mutuel, and simulcast betting are also possible within the state. Plus, residents of Oregon and its visitors can enjoy the lottery.
The gambling age ranges between 18 years for the lottery, pari-mutuel betting, and charitable gambling to 21 for casino games and slots, interactive gambling, and sports betting.
