By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Washington State’s Sports Gambling Market Adds Participants through New Tribal Agreement

May 19, 2021

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Man Faces 20 Years of Jail Time for Casino Chips Robbery

May 3, 2021

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 […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Tulalip Tribes Bring Sports Betting to Washington

April 20, 2021

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Big Fish Lawsuits Settlement Approved by Federal Court

March 2, 2021

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Legal

Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition

February 15, 2021

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. […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Sports Betting Could Expand in Washington This Year

February 5, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Legal

Washing And Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Reach Provisional Amendment

January 26, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Sports

Washington Attempts Sports Betting Expansion Again

January 15, 2021

There is a renewed attempt to expand sports betting in Washington. SB 5212l is enjoying broader support and may help the state recover economically. Push to Expand Sports Betting in Washington There is a renewed push in Washington to expand the scope of sports betting beyond its current limitations. This echoes last year’s attempt, though […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak

August 21, 2020

Tribal and commercial casino operators in the U.S. were affected by the spread of COVID-19. While all casinos were closed back in March upon gradual reopening tribal venues and commercial properties implemented strict health and safety protocols. The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Gaming Industry Similar to commercial casino operators, the tribal casinos in […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

DC Regulator Suspends Retail Sports Betting Until Summer 2021

June 10, 2020

Retail sportsbook in Washington, DC won’t restart until the summer of 2021, the state’s regulator, the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming announced. In the meantime, the regulator’s betting website, GamBetDC launched in May still lacks a dedicated mobile app. No Retail Sports Betting in Washington, DC Says Regulator Washington, DC will not restart retail […]