Legal sports betting by state / Washington

Is sports betting legal in Washington?

Legal in person only

Partly. Sports betting is legal in Washington only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.

Status	Legal in person only
Minimum age	18
Regulator	Washington State Gambling Commission
Last checked	November 2, 2026

Sports wagering is limited to tribal casinos under amended tribal-state compacts (authorized by HB 2638, signed March 2020); mobile wagers are allowed only while geofenced on casino grounds. Bets on Washington college teams, collegiate events held in Washington and minor league sports are prohibited.

Betting with offshore, unlicensed sites is not legal sports betting in Washington: they are not regulated in the US, and your deposits and winnings have no protection. We never list them.

Questions

Is sports betting legal in Washington?

Partly. Sports betting is legal in Washington only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.

What is the legal betting age in Washington?

18. You must be at least 18 to place a sports bet in Washington.

Who regulates sports betting in Washington?

The Washington State Gambling Commission.

Sources

Laws change. We check each state against its regulator; if you see something out of date, write to [email protected]. This page is information, not legal advice.

Other states with the same status: Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin. All states.

21+ in most states. Only bet what you can afford to lose. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Responsible gambling resources.