Gaming law is generally the law that applies to the gaming or gambling industry, including casinos, lotteries, horse racing, dog racing, sports betting, card games, table games, social gambling, bingo, raffles, slot machines, scratch tickets, etc. Gaming law includes state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations—and legal principles from traditional areas of law, such as contract law, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, and regulatory law. For example, the federal statute prohibiting illegal gambling businesses is located at 18 U.S.C. §1955.

In North Dakota, gaming law is primarily regulated at the state level, with additional federal regulations such as the prohibition of illegal gambling businesses under 18 U.S.C. §1955. The North Dakota Attorney General's office oversees gaming activities in the state. North Dakota permits charitable gaming which includes games like bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs. The state also allows for legal sports betting, but only through a state-run sportsbook. The North Dakota Lottery, which is part of the Multi-State Lottery Association, offers games like Powerball and Mega Millions. Casinos in North Dakota are mostly located on tribal lands and are regulated under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act as well as state compacts. Social gambling is allowed within the state under certain conditions, such as the absence of a house profit. All gaming establishments and operations must comply with state statutes and regulations to ensure they operate legally and ethically.