What states have no gambling?

Answer 1

Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Utah, Wyoming and the gambling state of Nevada. To keep out competition for the casinos. All other states have some form of a state or multi-state lottery.

Utah forbids all gambling by law, including lottery. The strong Mormon presence in Utah (which made gambling taboo) makes any possibility of a lottery there remote.

Alabama, deep in The Bible Belt, also has strong religious convictions against lotteries. Several attempts have been made to authorize a lottery: none successful.

Both Mississippi and Nevada obtain their gambling revenues and taxes through casinos rather than lotteries. Also, Mississippi, like Alabama, will probably have religious qualms about lotteries.

It is not clear exactly why Wyoming opposes lotteries. The concerns do not appear to be religious in nature like Utah and the Bible Belt but more in the nature of perceiving the lottery is unfair to the poor.

Alaska does not place lotteries high on its list of priorities. Being so remote, it does not feel competition from neighboring states. Many of its people are also remote and would not possess the desire or even means to travel to purchase a lottery ticket.

Hawaii also does not feel the need for a lottery. Its strong tourist industry provides the revenue the state needs without any additional revenue from a lottery.

Arkansas was the latest state to agree to a lottery.

Answer 2

I know for a fact Ohio does not. Beyond that, I am uncertain, although I'm pretty sure Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennesee, Texas, Washington and Oregon don't either. Some of those states, like South Carolina and Texas, have boats that sail into international waters for gaming purposes. You can check your local library to see if they have the American Casino Guide, which lists all the casinos in the country. This book is released every year with updated information. It tells you where you can find each casino, what games are available, and even has coupons in the back for buffets and sometimes even match play or cash for casinos that are in areas with a lot of casinos (Vegas, AC, Biloxi). Washington and Oregon do have casinos, with table games, bingo, and slots.

Answer 3

Kentucky is one state. As a resident, I know that if we did have gambling, it would help in many ways. However, KY is busy with inbreeding. Oh....and all the methamphetamine manufacturing. Busy, busy with all the wrong stuff!! Thanks KY...for never failing to let your residents down!

Answer 4

There are several states that do not have a lottery. These states include Hawaii, Alaska, Wyoming, Utah, Alabama, Mississippi and Nevada. Some states, like Nevada, gain revenue from casinos instead of lottery.

Answer 5

Each state has their own laws pertaining to gambling, Utah is the only state that does not offer any type of gambling. Hawaii also does not offer very many different styles of gambling. Most states do allow online gambling aside from the two listed and Washington.

Answer 6

Tennessee, Utah & Hawaii are states that do not allow gambling

Answer 7

44 U.S. states have a lottery. Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada and Utah do not have a lottery.

Answer 8

no- there are seven states that do not have lotteries. One of them is Nevada.