BetMGM has announced that it has agreed terms on a deal with Puyallup Tribe of Indians that will see the gaming company operate retail sportsbooks at two tribal casinos in Washington state.
BetMGM Partners with Puyallup Tribe of Indians to Open Retail Sportsbook in Washington StateSpeaking of the new partnership, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said:
BetMGM Partners with Puyallup Tribe of Indians to Open Retail Sportsbook in Washington StateIn the same press release, Emerald Queen general manager Frank Wright Jr went on to add:
“We are very excited to be working with BetMGM to bring legal sports betting to sports fans in the Pacific Northwest. As industry leaders, EQC and BetMGM are two entertainment powerhouses, and combined we will deliver the ultimate fan experience in sports betting.”
The state gambling commission approved rules in July 2021 and Washington sports betting officially launched on September 9th as the NFL season kicked off.
Current sports betting legislation allows for retail betting at tribal casinos with mobile sports betting only allowed if the customer is located in a tribal property licensed for sports betting.
