Casino gambling age by US state (2026)
Provisional — pending independent review
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The minimum legal age to gamble in a casino by US state. Each state links to its detail, regulator and source. Figures compiled from official regulators.
States where it’s 21 (13)
Arizona · 21Colorado · 21Illinois · 21Indiana · 21Maryland · 21Massachusetts · 21Michigan · 21Nevada · 21New Jersey · 21New York · 21Ohio · 21Pennsylvania · 21Virginia · 21
| State | Min. age | Regulator | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21 | Arizona Department of Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Colorado | 21 | Colorado Division of Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Illinois | 21 | Illinois Gaming Board | 2026-09-16 |
| Indiana | 21 | Indiana Gaming Commission | 2026-09-16 |
| Maryland | 21 | Maryland Lottery and Gaming | 2026-09-16 |
| Massachusetts | 21 | Massachusetts Gaming Commission | 2026-09-16 |
| Michigan | 21 | Michigan Gaming Control Board | 2026-09-16 |
| Nevada | 21 | Nevada Gaming Control Board | 2026-09-16 |
| New Jersey | 21 | NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement | 2026-09-16 |
| New York | 21 | New York State Gaming Commission | 2026-09-16 |
| Ohio | 21 | Ohio Casino Control Commission | 2026-09-16 |
| Pennsylvania | 21 | Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | 2026-09-16 |
| Virginia | 21 | Virginia Lottery | 2026-09-16 |
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