Washington State Archives - Legal Sports Report

Washington Sports Betting First To Legalize In 2020 As Inslee Signs Bill

Washington sports betting moved to the front of the line for legalization in 2020 on Wednesday. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law ESHB 2638, which allows retail sports betting only on tribal lands. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Adam Candee

Washington Sports Betting Bill Passes Legislature, But Trouble Looms

A much-debated Washington sports betting bill that limits sportsbooks to tribal casinos passed the Senate late Thursday night. Read More

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Tribal-Only Washington Sports Betting Bill Moving Forward Again

The Washington sports betting bill that would limit sportsbooks to tribal casinos took another step toward legalization. Read More

Posted on: February 25, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Is Washington Sports Betting Bill Destined For A Court Challenge?

A bill that would limit Washington sports betting operations to tribal casinos passed the House but would eventually wind up in court. Read More

Posted on: February 14, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

What Are The Prospects For New Washington Sports Betting Bills?

An initiative to get state of Washington sports betting is under way in the legislature but the man behind the bill doesn't expect it to pass this year. Read More

Posted on: January 16, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Missouri On The Table, Connecticut Off It

This week's recap runs through recent sports betting hearings in Missouri and Washington, plus the scuttling of a special session in Connecticut. Read More

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Checking Into What MLB Told Washington State Regulators About Sports Betting

MLB's vision for what sports betting in Washington state might look like if a genie granted wishes played out earlier this month. Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2019 | | John Holden

Sports Betting Legislative Lasso: We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Rope

Another brisk week of sports betting legislation is set to conclude with more than 80 bills on file, spanning more than half of all US states. Read More

Posted on: February 15, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Another Hole In PASPA: One Type Of Sports Betting Is Legal In Washington State

You can add another state not named Nevada, Delaware, Oregon or Montana to the growing list of jurisdictions at least partially exempt from the loophole-filled federal sports betting ban. Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2018 | | Ryan Rodenberg