Gaming Dealer License Requirements by State
Find the licensing requirements, exact fees, and training hours required to work actively as a gaming dealer in your state. Map out the regulatory environment across the country and launch your home business legally.
License Requirements by State
29 states require a license, 22 states do not.
All States Comparison
| State | License Required | Fee | Training | Exams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Alaska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Arizona | Required | $250 | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| California | Required | $250 | N/A | N/A |
| Colorado | Required | $115 | N/A | N/A |
| Connecticut | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delaware | Required | $265 | N/A | N/A |
| District of Columbia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Florida | Required | $137 | N/A | N/A |
| Georgia | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Idaho | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Illinois | Required | $278 | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Iowa | Required | $58 | N/A | N/A |
| Kansas | Required | $60 | N/A | N/A |
| Kentucky | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | Required | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Maine | Required | $299 | N/A | N/A |
| Maryland | Required | $437 | N/A | N/A |
| Massachusetts | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan | Required | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Minnesota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | Required | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Missouri | Required | $125 | N/A | N/A |
| Montana | Required | $105 | N/A | N/A |
| Nebraska | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Nevada | Required | $85 | N/A | N/A |
| New Hampshire | Required | $40 | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey | Required | $95 | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | Required | $75 | N/A | N/A |
| New York | Required | $105 | N/A | N/A |
| North Carolina | Not Required | — | — | — |
| North Dakota | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Ohio | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Oregon | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | Required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhode Island | Not Required | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | Not Required | — | — | — |
| South Dakota | Required | $110 | N/A | N/A |
| Tennessee | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Texas | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Utah | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Vermont | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Virginia | Required | $535 | N/A | N/A |
| Washington | Required | $219 | N/A | N/A |
| West Virginia | Required | $100 | N/A | N/A |
| Wisconsin | Not Required | — | — | — |
| Wyoming | Not Required | — | — | — |
Getting Started
Ready to start your gaming dealer business? Here is what you need to do:
- Click on your state above to see specific requirements
- Apply for a professional license if required by your state
- Register your business with your state Secretary of State
- Obtain a home occupation permit from your county
- Get business insurance to protect yourself and clients
- Set up your home workspace and start taking clients
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