Oregon Revenue Insights
Oregon Sports Betting Market Overview
Oregon's sports betting history dates back to 1989 when the state launched Sports Action, a lottery-based sports wagering product. Sports Action allowed players to bet on NFL games through parlay-style bets, making Oregon one of the few states to offer legal sports betting before the repeal of PASPA (the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) in 2018. However, due to pressure from the NFL and other sports leagues, Sports Action was discontinued in 2007 as part of an agreement to keep Portland eligible for NCAA tournament events (OregonLive.com, 2012).
After the repeal of PASPA, Oregon leveraged its unique position as one of the few states with a pre-existing legal framework for sports betting. Legal sports betting in its modern form began in August 2019, with tribal casinos offering retail sportsbooks. Shortly after, the Oregon Lottery expanded the market by launching the Scoreboard app in October 2019, partnering with SBTech to provide the state’s first online betting platform (CNBC, 2019).
In January 2022, the Oregon Lottery transitioned to a partnership with DraftKings as the exclusive online sportsbook operator, replacing Scoreboard and streamlining Oregon’s sports betting offerings. This shift aimed to enhance user experience and attract more bettors through DraftKings’ well-established platform. With the Oregon Lottery overseeing operations and DraftKings managing online betting, the state has experienced steady growth in both participation and revenue.