Population ~85K

Sports Betting in Medford, Oregon


Medford is the population center of southern Oregon — and another region with no nearby tribal sportsbook. DraftKings is the practical choice; the nearest retail option is The Mill Casino in Coos Bay, roughly 2.5 hours west.

  • Online SportsbookDraftKings (statewide)
  • Nearest RetailThe Mill Casino ~140 mi
  • Drive Time~2.5 hr (Hwy 42)
  • RegionRogue Valley
  • NearbyAshland (Shakespeare Festival)

Medford's Position in the Sportsbook Map

Medford and the broader Rogue Valley region (Ashland, Grants Pass, Talent) are far from every Oregon tribal book. The nearest options:

  • The Mill Casino (Coos Bay) — ~140 mi west, ~2.5 hours via Hwy 42 → Hwy 101. Caesars Sportsbook since 2025.
  • Spirit Mountain (Grand Ronde) — ~225 mi north, ~3.5 hours up I-5 + Hwy 18.

For most Medford bettors, DraftKings on mobile is the default. The southern Oregon retail gap is one of the structural complaints about the state's Lottery monopoly framework.

Local Sports Culture

No major pro teams in Medford. The Rogue Valley follows a mix of Portland teams (Blazers, Timbers), Bay Area teams (Giants, A's, Warriors, 49ers), and Oregon Ducks football — though the latter is not bettable. Medford is home to the Medford Rogues collegiate summer baseball team.