by Michael Molter | Oct 14, 2022 1:07 pm | Sports Betting
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...
by Christina Monroe | Jun 11, 2021 10:46 am | Regulatory
Washington needs three more signatures to have sportsbooks officially be able to launch in the state. Governor Jay Inslee, the Tribal Chair, and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior all need to approve the compacts that have passed in the WSGC for 15...
by Christina Monroe | May 21, 2021 1:44 pm | Regulatory
Washington now has 15 tribes with tentative sports betting expansions. The state hopes to launch its sportsbooks before the end of 2021. There are still a few more steps that need to take place before these new Tribal Gaming Compacts can go live. OLYMPIA, Wash. – Four...
by Christina Monroe | May 12, 2021 3:14 pm | Regulatory
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians has been tentatively approved as the third tribe to be able to offer sports betting in Washington. Washington wants to go live with their sports wagering market by the start of the 2021 NFL season. There are at least ten more tribes in...
by Christina Monroe | Feb 5, 2021 8:32 am | Regulatory
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...