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What is the minimum age to bet on sports?

The minimum legal age to bet on sports is 21 in most U.S. states that have legalized it; a few states permit 18+. All licensed sportsbooks require age verification during account creation — typically a government-issued ID. Attempting to create an underage account is illegal and results in permanent account closure and potential forfeiture of any funds.