Washington Sports Betting
Retail Tribal Compact
State Market Snapshot
Authorized Operators
BetMGM Caesars Sportsbook DraftKings FanDuel Betfred BetRivers Snoqualmie Sportsbook
Market Notes
- Handle and growth: Legal sports betting remains limited to tribal casinos only. No comprehensive statewide public handle or growth data is available due to tribal compacts. The market shows steady activity with typical seasonal boosts from NFL and college football, though exact figures stay confidential.
- Market split: 100% tribal retail/on-site. Mobile betting (via geofenced apps) accounts for a significant portion of activity (~60–70%) but is only permitted while physically on tribal lands. No statewide or off-site mobile options exist.
- Hold and tax: No public hold data available. Tribes retain nearly all revenue under compacts. The state receives minimal fees for regulation and enforcement but no direct sports betting tax revenue.
- Regulatory note: Sports betting is restricted exclusively to tribal casinos under state-tribal compacts. The Washington State Gambling Commission continues to enforce rules, including restrictions on prediction markets. Efforts to expand mobile options or allow in-state college betting have seen limited discussion but no major changes. Residents frequently cross into Oregon for broader mobile access. Enforcement against offshore operators remains active.