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Washington Bill Would Expand Sports Betting Beyond Tribal Casinos

A bill to expand Washington sports betting beyond tribal casinos is back on the docket. SB 5212 was the subject of a discussion by the Washington Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Tribal Affairs on Thursday. The bill, introduced by Sen. Curtis King and pushed by Nevada-based Maverick Gaming, proposes expanding WA sports betting to […] Read More

Posted on: February 4, 2021 | | Pat Evans

Seventh Heaven? More States Working On Legal Sports Betting Bills

When the Supreme Court ended PASPA in May 2018, most thought it would take a few years for legal sports betting to be embraced across most of the US. It looks like that inflection point is already here. Legal US sports betting is available in 21 jurisdictions so far with more on the way. The last […] Read More

Posted on: January 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Washington Sports Betting Progress Detailed By Northern Quest Casino Exec

The first steps to legalized sports betting in Washington have started, with four tribes in negotiations with the state to amend their compacts. The Kalispel, Snoqualmie, Suquamish, and Tulalip tribes are all negotiating to work sports betting into their agreements with the state, according to the Washington State Gaming Commission. Sports betting in Washington was […] Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

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