Indian Tribal Casinos in Oregon
Tribal casinos in Oregon are operated persuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, and are regulated by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
The Oregon Lottery is run by the State of Oregon itself. The Oregon Lottery offers a variety of games including Powerball and Megabucks, scratch off tickets, video poker in bars, etc.
Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Pari-mutuel wagering in Oregon is regulated by the Oregon Racing Commission and including seasonal racing at a number of summer fairs, as well as dog and horse racing at permanent race tracks.
Charitable Gambling
Charities in Oregon are also allowed to offer charitable gambling (such as raffles, bingo, or Monte Carlo type gambling activities), regulated by the Oregon State Department of Justice.
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Last updated June 2005
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Please play responsibly. If you gamble, the odds are that you WILL lose money. If you do decide to gamble, do so only for recreation (and not with a belief that you will profit), and only with money you can afford to lose.
If gambling is causing problems in your life or for your family, please seek professional help. The Oregon Department of Human Services has links at Problem Gambling Prevention