Idaho Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Introduction to Idaho Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Idaho slot machine casino gambling consists of six tribal casinos ranging from truck stops with slot machines to casino resorts.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Idaho

The minimum legal gambling age in Idaho depends upon the gambling activity:

• Land-Based Casinos: 18
• Poker Rooms: Not available
• Bingo: 18
• Lottery: 18
• Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

The state originally adopted criminal and constitutional prohibitions against Class III gaming except for pari-mutuel betting and a state lottery. After challenge from the tribes, ultimately the state amended its constitution to allow these Vegas-style gaming machines.

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The maximum bet in Idaho is $50.

Slot Machine Private Ownership in Idaho

In Idaho, it is legal to own a slot machine privately if manufactured before 1950.

Gaming Control Board in Idaho

Idaho does not have a state gaming commission.

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Instead, it has state-tribal compacts with the four federally recognized American Indian tribes in Idaho. These negotiated compacts determine Idaho’s gaming regulations along with its enforcement.

Casinos in Idaho

There are six American Indian tribal casinos in Idaho.

The largest casino in Idaho is Coeur D’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley with 1,600 gaming machines.

The second-largest casino is Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel near Pocatello and Blackfoot with 900 gaming machines.

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Commercial Casinos in Idaho

There are no non-tribal, commercial casinos with slot machines in Idaho.

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Tribal Casinos in Idaho

The six American Indian tribal casinos in Idaho are:

1. Clearwater River Casino and Lodge in Lewiston located 260 miles north of Boise on the western border to Washington.
2. Coeur D’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley located 34 miles southeast of Spokane near the western border to Washington.
3. Fort Hall Casino & Hotel in Fort Hall located 40 miles southwest of Idaho Falls.
4. It’se-Ye-Ye Casino in Kamiah located 229 miles north of Boise.
5. Kootenai Casino and Spa in Bonners Ferry located 105 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington near the northern border to the Canadian Province of British Columbia.
6. Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel in coordination with:
   • Bannock Peak Casino in Pocatello located 57 miles southwest of Idaho Falls.
   • Sage Hill Travel Center and Casino in Blackfoot located 31 miles southwest of Idaho Falls.

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Idaho slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Idaho is:

• North: British Columbia, Province of Canada
• East: Montana Slots and Wyoming Slots
• South: Nevada Slots and Utah Slots
• West: Oregon Slots and Washington Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Idaho.

Our Idaho Slots Facebook Community

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Idaho? If so, join our Idaho slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group community.

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Payouts and Returns in Idaho

Idaho’s tribal-state compacts do not require a minimum theoretical payout limit. Further, these gaming compacts don’t require reporting return statistics to the state.

Summary of Idaho Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Idaho slot machine casino gambling consists of six tribal casinos offering video slot machines, electronic pull-tabs, and competition-style bingo machines. Some casinos also offer electronic forms of poker, keno, roulette, and blackjack.

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Annual Progress in Idaho Slot Machine Casino Gambling

In the last year, Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has become the second largest casino in Idaho with 900 slot machines, exceeding Clearwater River Casino and Lodge with its 601 slot machines.

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