Sports Betting in Hawaii
Not LegalBy DawBets · Last verified: April 2026
Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Hawaii, but 7 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 3 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.
Licensed Sportsbooks
Not available. Online sports betting is not legal in Hawaii. No active sports betting legislation. Strong cultural opposition to gambling expansion.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legislative Status
No active sports betting legislation. Strong cultural opposition to gambling expansion.
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Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Hawaii?
No. Online sports betting is not currently legal in Hawaii. No active sports betting legislation. Strong cultural opposition to gambling expansion.
Can I use Kalshi in Hawaii?
Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Hawaii residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Is ProphetX available in Hawaii?
Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to Hawaii residents.
What betting platforms are legally available in Hawaii?
Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not authorized in Hawaii, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts) and peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges (Rebet, ProphetX, Novig). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.