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Hawaii Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Restricted: Prohibited. Knowingly participating in any gambling activity is a misdemeanor (HRS 712-1223), and the Attorney General has concluded that paid daily fantasy sports is gambling under HRS 712-1220 — entry fees are "something of value," and DFS contests turn on chance and on future events outside players' control (Att'y Gen.

RestrictedVerified Jul 30, 2026

Prohibited. Knowingly participating in any gambling activity is a misdemeanor (HRS 712-1223), and the Attorney General has concluded that paid daily fantasy sports is gambling under HRS 712-1220 — entry fees are "something of value," and DFS contests turn on chance and on future events outside players' control (Att'y Gen. Op. 16-1). No Hawaii law authorizes paid DFS.

Official source: capitol.hawaii.gov →

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