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US Department of Interior approves Washington State tribal compacts

September 2, 2021

Washington, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting

The launch of sports betting in Washington State is coming soon. Tribal casino operators recently received approval from the United States Department of the Interior, which was the final hurdle needed to get th...

Sports betting moves forward in Washington State as Governor Inslee signs 15 tribal compacts

Sadonna Price

July 12, 2021

Washington, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting

Last week it was announced that Governor Jay Inslee signed a total of 15 tribal sports betting compacts. This step is the latest in a series of steps to see tribes in the state begin offering sports betting ser...

IGT providing casino management system for new Emerald Queen I-5 Casino

Sadonna Price

July 10, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Washington

The new Emerald Queen I-5 Casino in Tacoma, Washington has decided to work with International Game Technology (IGT) when it comes to its casino management system. They also are using the brand's cabinets to pro...

Sports betting bill signed into law in Washington State

Sadonna Price

March 26, 2020

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Sports betting, Washington

On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill into law, legalizing sports betting in the state. With the passage, the state can enter into new gaming compacts with Indian tribes to include the new ...

Washington casinos first to add tribal lottery system via Aristocrat

Sadonna Price

January 8, 2019

Washington, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Game manufacturers, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Two casinos in Washington state have become the first to install the Tribal Lottery System created by Aristocrat. The Quil Ceda Creek Casino and the Tulalip Resort Casino now provide games via this new platform...

Jamestown S’Kallam Tribe moving forward with resort plans

Sadonna Price

October 11, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Washington

In June of this year, the Jamestown S’Kallam Tribe was able to reach a tentative agreement for a Class III gaming compact with Washington state and eventually approved to offer such gaming. The tribe is now pre...

Nooksack River Casino in Deming, WA closes doors

Sadonna Price

December 12, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino closures, Washington

Despite advertising on the casino website and Facebook page for upcoming events, the Nooksack River Casino near Seattle, Washington has shut down. Financial issues apparently forced the casino to shut down imme...

Casino’s loss of sewer service prompts lawsuit by Snoqualmie Tribe

K Morrison

December 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Washington

On Wednesday, a lawsuit was filed in federal court by the Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington State that accuses City of Snoqualmie officials of “intentional race discrimination,” according to a tribal press release...

Class III gaming compacts approved for 27 Washington tribes

Sadonna Price

June 5, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Washington

Twenty seven Indian tribes in Washington State now have approval for Class III gaming thanks to a new compact approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Almost every tribe in the state signed the new agreement w...