“It’s not offered at this point in retail locations or through Vermont Lottery agents,” Knight said.

By legalizing it and bringing it above board not only does it allow the state to gain revenue but it also allows us to put consumer protections in place and support addiction prevention initiatives.”ĭepartment of Liquor and Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight explained that the law only authorizes mobile sports wagering through phone apps. We also know every one of our neighboring states has already legalized. We know many Vermonters already have been involved in sports betting for quite a few years.

“ I first proposed legalizing sports wagering in 2019 and the legislature finally agreed this year and I signed it into law. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban that was in place,” Scott said. Republican Governor Phil Scott said he had long supported such a move. The state plans to launch the wagering on January 11th. The Vermont Legislature passed and the Governor signed in June Act 63which allows and sets rules for online sports betting. During his weekly briefing Wednesday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott and officials from his administration explained the rules for the state’s upcoming start of legalized online sports betting.