Tribal casinos in Washington overcame the final political obstacle on Wednesday that was stopping them from launching sports betting. Thanks to that fact, these properties could provide visitors with sportsbooks as soon as the NFL regular season starts on September 9. Sports gambling compact amendments for the Spokane, Cowlitz, Tulalip, Puyallup, Lummi, Suquamish, Squaxin, Snoqualmie […]
The picture of how Washington State’s sports betting market will work just became a little clearer. Gaming regulators approved rules yesterday regarding how licensing will be handled, facilitating a possible launch of the state’s first sportsbooks this September. One big hurdle still remains, however, as the Department of the Interior (DoI) has not yet signed […]
International Game Technology PLC (IGT), a multinational gambling company, has announced that it will launch sports betting at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie. IGT Launches Sports Betting At the Snoqualmie Casino International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has announced its plans to expand on the US sports wagering market before, and now it has given results. The […]
Although it seemed improbable that Washington State might be able to find support from native Indian tribes for sports gambling, there has been only limited resistance. State leaders and gaming regulators have been actively working with the tribes to create new gaming compacts that will facilitate the introduction of sports gambling and those efforts are […]
A burglary attempt at the Illani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington, ended badly for the perpetrator who was arrested after being taken down by a taser. Chips Drill Is No Thrill Lucas Bunn, a 25-year old man from Kelso, Washington, allegedly stole a handful of $500 chips after drilling into a locked chip cart but […]
The Tulalip Tribes of Washington have reached an agreement with the Washington State Gambling Commission, bringing to the state in-person sports wagering at the tribe’s casinos or online bets if players are physically present in the casinos. Washington and Tulalip Tribes Reach an Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission has reached an agreement with the […]
Australian-based manufacturer of gaming machines Aristocrat Technologies announced today the settlement related to Big Fish Games was approved by the US Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington. Federal Court Approval Aristocrat filed the announcement to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) regarding the May 2020 agreement to settle claims related to the two […]
Tribes in Washington are keen to hold to state monopoly of sports betting and gaming, relentless at suggestions that private business owners should be allowed a slice of the pie as well. SB 5212 Leads Division Between Private Owners and Tribes Washington State stands to benefit big time from the expansion of its gambling industry. […]
On Thursday, city leaders from Washington asked lawmakers in Olympia to pass a bill to bring more revenue by expanding sports betting. Sports Betting Could Boost Washington’s Economic Recovery The bill, SB 5212 was discussed during a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Tribal Affairs on Thursday at 8 am The […]
Washington and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe reach a provisionary compact amendment that would expand tribal casino’s content and social engagement. Gambling Commission And Snoqualmie Tribe Reach Tenuous Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe have reached a provisionary agreement to amend the Tribe’s Class III gaming compact. The proposal includes a […]
