StateĬommuting to a casino will make people think twice before placing a bet in Washington. Retail betting is not always convenient because it requires people to drive to a casino and place a wager. More people will wager when it’s convenient. States without universal online gambling perform poorly throughout the nation for their betting handles. When wagering goes live, people in the state will not be able to wager from their phones unless they are on tribal property.
Sports betting was legalized in Washington in 2020, but it has not launched. Offshore sportsbooks are very prominent in the state.
Washington’s betting framework will make offshore sports betting still have a presence in the state.
