Gambling Legality in Washington

WA · Last updated 2026-07-15

Sports Betting

Tribal Only

Legal since 2021 via tribal compacts. Tribal casinos only, no statewide online.

iCasino

Not Legal

No iCasino legislation.

Online Poker

Not Legal

Online poker classified as Class C felony under RCW 9.46.

Sweepstakes Casino

Legal

Sweepstakes casinos operate legally.

Available Operators

Stake.us Chumba Casino McLuck WOW Vegas Pulsz

DFS Classic

Banned

DFS classified as gambling; no legislative carve-out.

DFS Pick'em

Banned

Pick'em classified as gambling.

Lottery Courier

Legal

Lottery courier services available.

Available Operators

Jackpocket

Prediction Markets

Not Legal

Restricted (sports contracts only): the AG sued Kalshi seeking a permanent injunction; the Ninth Circuit denied Kalshi's request for a stay pending appeal, clearing a path for state-court enforcement to proceed. Non-sports contracts are not disputed.

Available Operators

Kalshi

FAQ: Gambling in Washington

Is sports betting legal in Washington?

Legal since 2021 via tribal compacts. Tribal casinos only, no statewide online.

Can I play online casino in Washington?

No iCasino legislation.

Is DFS legal in Washington?

Classic DFS: DFS classified as gambling; no legislative carve-out. Pick'em DFS: Pick'em classified as gambling.

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