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Despite Idaho’s longstanding history as a state friendly to card sharps, cowboys, outlaws and professional players, that reputation is steadily easing back into fashion following 20th century betting prohibitions. The abolition of strict gambling laws in Idaho earlier in the has seen the state gradually step into the gambling 21st century.
Residents and visitors in Idaho can purchase lottery tickets at their convenience store, place wagers on horse races, or head to a tribal casino. Tribal casinos have bingo and slot machine styled video gaming terminals, giving Idahoans a full complement of gambling options to choose from.