William Hill Sportsbook in Washington DC beat out GambetDC for the most handle and revenue made on sports betting for October. Both sports wagering businesses saw spikes in activity, creating new records for their individual platforms within the District since launching. WASHINGTON – Sports betting … Read more
The legalization of recreational marijuana will be part of voter ballots in five states on November 3. Four states have odds on the outcome of how people will vote posted on sportsbooks, with two being heavily favored to open legal cannabis markets. PHOENIX – Five … Read more
Washington legalized Tribal sports betting in March of 2020 and have now started the process of coming up with a structure to their launch their industry. The Evergreen State is hopeful that wagering on sporting events will be open to the public in 2021. OLYMPIA, … Read more
Washington, D.C. has made $237,000 in sports betting revenue in a little over two months since the mobile sportsbook GambetDC was introduced. Experts believe more interest by residents will take place once additional operators are eligible to open up in the District, helping to gain … Read more
LegalSportsBetting spoke to different people associated with the discussions for the landscape of legal sports gambling in Washington. A legal sports betting market was made a reality for the Tribal casino businesses of Washington in March of 2020. The Evergreen State is currently in negotiations … Read more
The Suquamish Tribe was the first in the state to file their application for a Washington sports betting license. Three other Tribes have followed suit; the Kalispel, Snoqualmie, and Tulalip Tribes have also put in their paperwork to open sportsbooks of their own. The hope … Read more
COVID-19 has created an estimated $615 billion hole in state budgets through public health expenses and lost tax revenues. Many states have turned to sports betting odds as one potential avenue to mitigate the economic losses caused by COVID-19. Since the near start of the … Read more
According to the Washington State Gambling Commission, sports betting odds likely won’t be available in Washington until 2021. There are a number of regulatory hurdles that need to be cleared prior to launch, including renegotiated tribal gaming compacts and comprehensive rules and regulations. Washington is … Read more
The Supreme Court voted to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) two years ago. Since that decision, the popularity of sports betting has exploded in the United States, both in terms of participation and representation in pop culture. 23 states now have … Read more
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
Bill WA HB 2638 is finally front and center on the desk of Governor Jay Inslee for a decision on whether to legalize sports betting in Washington. The Evergreen State would see sportsbooks opening at Tribal locations statewide under this bill. Retail sportsbooks are the … Read more
The Washington Democratic Primary odds have Joe Biden as a -240 favorite to beat Bernie Sanders. Bettors are currently pulling for Biden, but Sanders might be the smarter bet. OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington Democratic primary is happening on Tuesday and online sportsbooks are favoring … Read more