Senate Bill 5212, which would legalize commercial sports betting in Washington, had its first reading on Thursday. The legislation projects at least $50 million in yearly revenue from a sports betting market under this proposal. The Washington State Legislature adjourns in April where a decision … Read more
Washington sports betting was originally legalized in March of 2020. Current sports betting laws in Washington state that sportsbooks can only operate inside of tribal casinos. Senate Bill 5212 is seeking to expand the market to allow cardrooms and racetracks to also host sportsbooks. OLYMPIA, … Read more
A hearing at the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee took place to hear bill WA HB 2638 to legalize sports betting in Washington. This bill has passed through the House and moved onto the Senate making the idea of legal gambling on sporting events in … Read more
Two bills to legalize sports betting were discussed on the floors of the House and Senate in Washington. Each bill was given the Committee floor and one received a vote to move up while another did not receive any vote at all. The state is … Read more
There are two bills just waiting to be heard in Washington but no date has been set for when that will be. Due to a shorter session in the House this year, sports betting bills may not be at the top of the list for … Read more