Washington is one of the few states in the US that has actually drafted and passed legislation that prohibits Internet gambling. The law, which can be found in RCW 9.46 of the state’s statutes, states that anyone who facilitates gambling over the Internet is in violation of the law. Below you can see penalties for violating Washington’s gambling laws: Misdemeanor – Up to 90 days in county jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Gross Misdemeanor – Up to one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. Class C Felony – Up to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

Yes, sports betting in Washington is legal, but no sportsbook has officially launched yet.

Washington State Online Gambling Laws Against

• (1) Whoever knowingly transmits or receives gambling information by telephone, telegraph, radio, semaphore, the internet, a telecommunications transmission system, or similar means, or knowingly installs or maintains equipment for the transmission or receipt of gambling information shall be guilty of a class C felony subject to the penalty set forth in RCW 9A.20.021.
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Sports betting in Washington

Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a sports betting bill into law March 25, 2020. HB 2638 allows the state’s Class III tribal casinos to open retail sportsbooks under the authority of the Washing Gambling Commission. Each of Washington’s tribal casinos may begin taking wagers on casino property once properly licensed.

HB 2638 prohibits betting on games involving the state’s colleges and minor league professional sporting events. Betting on esports competitions or events is allowed.

Online sportsbooks in Washington

None at the moment, but mobile sports betting will be allowed only when inside an on-site licensed tribal casino – once they apply for and receive a license.

Retail sportsbooks in Washington

None at the moment.

Wa State Gambling Commission

SportsbookWire.com will update the list of retail and online sportsbooks as they become licensed and active.

Washington State Online Gambling Laws

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