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Big Fish Lawsuits Settlement Approved by Federal Court

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 […]
Big Fish Lawsuits Settlement Approved by Federal Court
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Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition

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. […]
Gambling Expansion in Washington Faced with Tribal Opposition
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Sports

Sports Betting Could Expand in Washington This Year

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 […]
Sports Betting Could Expand in Washington This Year
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Washing And Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Reach Provisional Amendment

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 […]
Washing And Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Reach Provisional Amendment
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Washington Attempts Sports Betting Expansion Again

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 […]
Washington Attempts Sports Betting Expansion Again
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Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak

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 […]
Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak
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DC Regulator Suspends Retail Sports Betting Until Summer 2021

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 […]
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Tribal-Only Sports Betting Faces Opposition in Washington

A little over a week ago, Washington State made yet another advancement to its sports betting bill – this came after the state made one of the biggest moves paving the way for the future of the industry. At the time the bill, ESHB 2638, was advanced to Washington’s Senate Committee on Labor & Committee […]