Oregon Daily Fantasy Sports
Oregon law does not categorically define fantasy sports contests as legal or illegal, but most major DFS sites are active in the state.
Oregon fantasy sports sites operate on the belief that their DFS and pick ‘em offerings constitute contests of skill rather than gambling.
Local authorities seem to accept that argument because they have never pressured Oregon DFS operators to exit the state. Learn more about daily fantasy sports sites in Oregon, and claim valuable signup offers below:
Oregon Fantasy Sports Apps
Play $5, Get $75Underdog Sports Promo Code: BETUSA
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog Sports operates. Terms apply. See assets.underdogfantasy.com/web/PlayandGetTerms_DFS_.html for details. Offer not valid in MD, MI, OH, NY and PA. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369)
Free Entry + $100 Deposit BonusParlayPlay Promo Code: BUSA
18/21+, T&Cs Apply. Welcome offer is for players who make their first successful deposit to ParlayPlay. Following the deposit, you receive promo entry(s) that matches the deposit amount up to $100. The promo entry can only be used to enter up to 4-pick More/Less contests. If you lose the promo entry, your account balance is not impacted. The deposit promo entry(s) must be used within 7 days of deposit. After 7 days the free entry will expire. If you have concerns about managing your play on ParlayPlay or anywhere else, or if you’re concerned about a family member or friend, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers support through telephone or text. They can be reached confidentially (24-hours a day) at 1-800-522-4700. Or contacted on their website at https://www.ncpgambling.org/ or through chat at ncpgambling.org/chat.
$10 Free Signup Offer & $200 Deposit BonusBetr Picks Promo Code: USGAMLING
Must be 21+ and located in a jurisdiction where Betr Picks operates. Product offering may vary by jurisdiction. T&Cs apply. For more details, please visit betr.app. Concerned about your play? Call the NCPG at 1-800-522-4700.
$100 First Entry RefundBoom Fantasy Promo Code: BUSA
Users must be 18+ years of age to play and deposit (19+ in Nebraska). T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. All users must have only 1 account. If a user is found to be less than 18 years old, their account will be banned and all their entries will be canceled and refunded. If a user is found to have more than 1 account, they will be subject to a ban at Boom’s discretion.
100% Deposit BonusOwnersBox Referral Code: BUSA
18/21+ to play. Terms & conditions apply. See ownersbox.com for full offer details. If you or somebody you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call (1-800-GAMBLER).
21+ to Play, T&Cs Apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Most Oregon daily fantasy sites offer daily fantasy sports leagues, pick ‘em contests, or a combination of both for players 18 and above.
Other legal Oregon fantasy sports options include season-long leagues, best-ball variants, free-to-play pick ‘em pools, and more.
See BettingUSA’s recommended fantasy sites in Oregon below:
Legal Oregon DFS Sites
- PrizePicks
- Underdog Fantasy
- OwnersBox
- ParlayPlay
- Boom Fantasy
- Betr Picks
- Dabble Fantasy
- FanDuel DFS
- Sleeper DFS
Nearly all the nation’s high-profile fantasy sports sites are active in Oregon, minus one glaring exception: DraftKings.
DraftKings stopped offering DFS contests in Oregon after becoming the state’s official online sports betting provider because it is unclear whether fantasy sports are legal in Oregon.
FanDuel and other prominent fantasy sports sites are still available in Oregon, but DraftKings exited the market out of an abundance of caution to avoid any future legal issues that could jeopardize its sports betting license.
Oregon is a valuable market for DraftKings because it has a state-enforced monopoly over online sports betting in the state. Unsurprisingly, DraftKings took the safe route to protect its Oregon sports betting monopoly.
Pick ‘Em Fantasy Apps in Oregon
All major fantasy pick’em apps offer their services in Oregon despite the state’s lack of a regulatory framework.
Some states, particularly those with legal online sports betting, have banned fantasy pick-em contests and ordered operators to stop hosting games that resemble parlay bets.
Fortunately for fans who aren’t fans of Oregon’s sports betting monopoly, local officials have never indicated plans to shut down the pick ‘em fantasy apps that currently serve residents.
Oregon Fantasy Sports Law
Oregon is one of the few states in the Union that prohibit participating in online gambling. However, the law’s applicability to daily fantasy sports sites and apps is questionable due to the high degree of skill involved in DFS contests.
ORS §167.117 defines “gambling” as risking something of value on:
“the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the control or influence of the person, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.”
An argument could be made that the statute applies to fantasy sports contests, but the outcome of such a case isn’t certain. Most states treat DFS as a game of skill, and it seems Oregon agrees.
So far, Oregon has not taken action against daily fantasy sports operators, and major DFS apps like FanDuel operate openly in the state.
Early Efforts to Legalize DFS in Oregon
Lawmakers attempted to clarify the issue in 2017 by introducing two competing bills.
One bill (HB 2761) sought to include fantasy sports in the state’s definition of “gambling.” The bill would most likely have ended daily fantasy sports in Oregon.
The other (HB 2549) wanted to authorize the Oregon State Lottery Commission to regulate the industry and issue licenses to DFS sites.
HB 2549 would have implemented rules such as a minimum age of 18, segregation of players’ funds from operational funds, and prohibiting anyone with conflicts of interest from participating.
The Lottery Commission would have been tasked with filling in the details.
However, both Oregon daily fantasy sports bills failed to advance, and the status quo remains in effect to this day. Since those initial efforts, lawmakers have not introduced any additional legislation to regulate fantasy sports in Oregon.
Oregon Fantasy Sports FAQ
Wes Burns has more than a decade’s worth of experience as a writer, researcher and analyst in the legal gambling industry and is co-founder of BettingUSA.com. As a former professional online poker player, Wes approaches his work from the viewpoint of players.