Court Disallows WA Sports Betting Expansion: Pros and Cons

Washington Sportsbook

A federal court has shut down Maverick Gaming’s challenge that would expand sports betting in Washington state while removing alleged “tribal monopolies”. The decision was hailed as a huge win for tribal sovereignty but also was criticized as allowing for discriminatory monopolies. Because involved tribes … Read more

Maverick CEO Fighting for Washington State Sports Betting

Washington Casino

Maverick Gaming has an active lawsuit protesting the monopoly of tribal sportsbooks in Washington State. Maverick owns some of the most successful cardrooms in Washington, but misses the ability to offer sports betting. CEO Eric Persson explains how adding the ability to accept sports bets … Read more

Washington Sports Betting Bill Filed To Expand Market To Cardrooms

Washington Legislature

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

Washington Sports Betting, Now Legal With Governor Signature

Washington Sports Betting Passes

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed WA HB 2638, legalizing sports betting in the state. Sportsbooks are only allowed to open in tribal casinos in Washington. It could take months for Washington sports betting venues to open due to the coronavirus. OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington Governor … Read more

Maverick Gaming Sets Out To Buy Wizards Casino

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Maverick Gaming has purchased Wizards Casino. The company wants to introduce sports betting to Washington state. Sports betting has not been formally legalized in Washington yet. BURIEN, Wash. – Maverick Gaming will complete their purchase of the Wizards Casino within a month. Maverick Gaming is … Read more