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FOX Bet will not be accessible to those in Alaska for real money play, though the site looks to have a free play platform launching. Currently, only offshore sportsbooks can be accessed here.
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Sports Betting in Alaska
In May 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled to reverse a law that prohibited sports betting nationwide.
The state of Alaska has shown little interest in amending its own state laws to allow an expansion of gambling.
House Bill 103 was introduced back in April, however. It would legalize commercial card rooms in the state and create an Alaska Gaming Commission. The card rooms would be like casinos.
“HB103 will expand the gaming laws in Alaska to include operation of card rooms hosting banked and non-banked card games,” state Rep. Colleen Sullivan-Leonard, a Republican, said in a memo. “Card rooms in the state of Alaska have been contemplated for years, now is the time to stop contemplating and make them a reality. Let’s bring the cards out of the back rooms and in a fun, social setting for all to enjoy.”
That measure stood little chance of passage.
Offshore sportsbooks have been accessible within the state of Alaska since 1998.
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About FOX Bet
Similar to the Skybet deal in Europe, Fox Sports looks to use its powerful media presence gain an edge over the competition by offering real money sports betting in states that authorize the activity. Even some that do may prevent the FOX Bet brand from taking real money wagers due to licensing restrictions. Likewise, states offering sports betting will not all have mobile.
