Gambling Taxes in Hawaii

Gambling in Hawaii: General Overview

This entry offers readers with practical insight to the subject of gambling in Hawaii, a general introduction to the legal issues relating to gambling under Hawaii law and practice.

In 2016, gaming taxes contributed $8.85 billion in state and local tax. Hawaii-operated gambling operations (including, when available, casinos) are taxed to support Hawaii services. There are important differences regarding how much each state taxes gambling, since there are only some states with state-operated casinos.