Due to the increased interest in prediction markets (online operators that offer event-based contracts for purchase), the Washington State Gambling Commission is issuing the following guidance:
Offering events-based contracts or participating in these markets is not authorized in Washington State.
While prediction markets are an unauthorized activity in Washington State, we acknowledge that the future of prediction markets, including those for sports, political events, etc., remains a subject of ongoing litigation both federally and in other states. We will continue to monitor the ongoing cases as they progress through the court system and will provide updates once the courts provide further guidance.
Washington consumers interested in gambling on sports are able to do so legally at Tribal casinos authorized to conduct sports wagering pursuant to tribal-state gaming compacts. Click here to see which Tribal casinos conduct sports wagering.
For more information on sports wagering in Washington, click here.