Sports
January 20, 2026
Washington Debates Expanding Sports Betting with College Props, More Mobile Options
Washington is one of the states to regulate mobile sports betting, but also one of the jurisdictions to impose some of the toughest local laws. Part of this has to do with the fact that sports betting is administered by tribal operators, which hold one exclusive sportsbook partner each, and players need to be on […]
Casino
January 12, 2026
Washington Casino Mints New Jackpot Winners
Tulalip Resort Casino, a gaming property in Washington, has created new jackpot winners, including a player who won a six-figure prize just in time for the holidays and a player who took home a “monster jackpot” around the turn of the year. There Were Several Big Winners Tulalip Resort Casino announced on its official Facebook […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Event-Based Predictions Not Welcome in Washington and Louisiana
A significant number of US states have been taking action against prediction markets. Some states have passed bills outlawing prediction markets, while others have simply demanded that they cease operations within their state. Recently, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and Washington State Gambling Commission issued statements regarding their stance on prediction markets. Both institutions […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
“Very Little Prospect of Reoffending”: Abramoff Gets 3-Year Probation
Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who was once at the center of one of Washington’s most notorious lobbying scandals, has received a new sentence: three years of federal probation for his role in a cryptocurrency fraud. Forced to Pay $2.2 in Restitution The case had nothing to do with his earlier involvement with tribal casinos, but […]
Casino
November 18, 2025
Washington Casino Robbery Suspect Captured after Cross-County Crime Spree
Federal agents collaborating with local police have brought an end to a two-week spree of casino and bank robberies after apprehending a 32-year-old man from Federal Way who is now implicated in a series of hold-ups that stretched from Tulalip all the way to Shoreline. E.G.B., a Mexican national, is currently being detained at the […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Woman Who Spiked Casino Patron’s Drink to Rob Him to Face Murder Charges
A man is dead after a woman spiked his drink in an attempt to rob him, which has gone awry. Raylin Marie Benzie was seen at the ilani Casino Hotel Resort in Ridgefield, where she approached a man, aged 38, and identified only as Arslan. Video tapes showed Benzie and Arslan leave the gaming floor […]
Lottery
October 3, 2025
Washington Lottery Player Wins $230K Hit 5 Jackpot
Washington’s Lottery officials announced that a lucky player from Snohomish County has hit the Hit 5 jackpot. The win came ahead of the October 2 drawing, causing the jackpot to be reset. The Winning Ticket Was Sold in Monroe According to the official announcement, an unidentified winner managed to correctly match all five winning numbers […]
Casino
September 16, 2025
Prison Time for Former Washington State Employee Who Embezzled $900K
Several days ago, a former Washington State employee, Matthew Randall Ping, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for wire fraud after stealing nearly $900,000 from the government. Money Lost, Trust Shaken Ping pleaded guilty to wire fraud and to submitting a false tax return. US District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright had this to say […]
Sports
September 16, 2025
Washington Warns Gambling Among Teenagers Is on the Rise
The Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling has sounded an alarm that Washington may be experiencing a serious gambling problem that, most worryingly, affects teenagers. One in 12 teens gamble regularly, the council cautioned, arguing that the problem went even deeper when looking at the data further. Teenagers At Risk in Washington as Gambling Remains a […]
Casino
August 13, 2025
Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Celebrates “the Beginnng of a New Era”
At the end of last week, Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel celebrated a landmark moment with the grand opening of its newly expanded resort. Formerly known simply as Snoqualmie Casino before the November 2024 rebranding, the property located in “scenic foothills” just minutes from Seattle now features a striking hotel tower, a full-service spa, indoor and […]
