Today’s approval will allow licenses to be issued to vendors who have completed the licensing process on or after August 30, 2021. Vendors will need to have licenses approved by Tribal Gaming Agencies and the Gambling Commission before they can begin providing services to Tribal sportsbook.
Washington State Gambling Commission Approves Legal Sportsbetting Licensing Rules“I am very grateful for all the hard work Commission staff put into getting these rules finalized since we reached agreements with our Tribal regulatory partners in May,” said Washington State Gambling Commission Chair Bud Sizemore.
Washington State Gambling Commission Approves Legal Sportsbetting Licensing RulesBACKGROUND: Washington State was the first state in 2020 to enact a new sports wagering law. The Gambling Act (RCW 9.46) contains all sports wagering state laws, including additional money laundering and sport integrity provisions to protect gambling and sporting events occurring in the state and around the country.
Washington State Gambling Commission Approves Legal Sportsbetting Licensing Rules
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