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Legal
January 26, 2021
Washing And Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Reach Provisional Amendment
Washington and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe reach a provisionary compact amendment that would expand tribal casino’s content and social engagement. Gambling Commission And Snoqualmie Tribe Reach Tenuous Agreement The Washington State Gambling Commission and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe have reached a provisionary agreement to amend the Tribe’s Class III gaming compact. The proposal includes a […]
Sports
January 15, 2021
Washington Attempts Sports Betting Expansion Again
There is a renewed attempt to expand sports betting in Washington. SB 5212l is enjoying broader support and may help the state recover economically. Push to Expand Sports Betting in Washington There is a renewed push in Washington to expand the scope of sports betting beyond its current limitations. This echoes last year’s attempt, though […]
Casino
August 21, 2020
Washington, Idaho Tribal Casinos Adapt to COVID-19 Outbreak
Tribal and commercial casino operators in the U.S. were affected by the spread of COVID-19. While all casinos were closed back in March upon gradual reopening tribal venues and commercial properties implemented strict health and safety protocols. The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Gaming Industry Similar to commercial casino operators, the tribal casinos in […]
Business
June 10, 2020
DC Regulator Suspends Retail Sports Betting Until Summer 2021
Retail sportsbook in Washington, DC won’t restart until the summer of 2021, the state’s regulator, the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming announced. In the meantime, the regulator’s betting website, GamBetDC launched in May still lacks a dedicated mobile app. No Retail Sports Betting in Washington, DC Says Regulator Washington, DC will not restart retail […]
Legal
March 2, 2020
Tribal-Only Sports Betting Faces Opposition in Washington
A little over a week ago, Washington State made yet another advancement to its sports betting bill – this came after the state made one of the biggest moves paving the way for the future of the industry. At the time the bill, ESHB 2638, was advanced to Washington’s Senate Committee on Labor & Committee […]