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All Betting Bonuses in Washington
Most types of online gambling from home is illegal in the Washington. We give you all the legal options and bonuses in the Evergreen State.
Legal Betting Options in Washington
Social Sportsbooks, Fantasy & Prediction
Quick Facts about gambling in Washington
Technically, online betting is allowed in Washington state, but with a crucial caveat: It can only be accessed while physically located on tribal grounds. Remote registration and playing from home is not possible. This makes alternatives such as predition market websites/apps the only legal option for players wanting to wager/win real money. Players in Washington are currently very limited in their choices.
- Legal gambling age: 18-21+
- Remote registration: No
- Online betting legal: Not in practice
- Online casino legal: No
- Fantasy sports legal: No
- Social sportsbooks legal: No
- Social casinos legal: No
- Prediction markets legal: Yes
Social Sportsbooks
Free-to-play or real money alternative that simulates real betting. Click here to find a social sportsbook bonus.
DFS & Pick'em
Draft your own fantasy team using real players, and win prizes. Click here to find a bonus for fantasy sports.
Prediction Markets
Predict Yes/No outcomes on real events, and win real money. Legal in all states. Click here to find a prediction bonus.
FAQ - WA Sports Betting Bonuses
Is online betting legal in Washington?
Yes and no. The Washington regulation is a bit tricky. While it is legal to bet on sports online, the law says that it can only be done while physically present at a tribal gaming facility. In other words; players have to visit a real casino to gamble. This means that it is not legal to gamble from home, which is why prediction sites have become very popular in the state.
Are online casinos legal in Washington?
No, online casino is illegal in Washington state. The rules for social/sweepstakes/fantasy are also tricky, as absolutely no real-money alternatives or rewards are allowed. For that reason, prediction sites are a popular (and legal) alternative.
Are sweepstakes/social casinos/betting legal in WA?
This is a bit of a tricky question. In theory, yes. In practice, not really. State regulation says that while players can legally visit and play at these sites, it's only legal if they can get free-to-play credits and absolutely no real-money wagering occurs. All gambling using real money has to be from tribal casino grounds. Real-money rewards from competitions etc. are also forbidden.
As almost all social/sweepstakes platforms offer some kind of real-money gambling or rewards, most of them have simply chosen not to operate in the state. The few ones that do run risk of being challenged by the regulators at any point.
Are prediction sites/apps legal in WA?
Yes! While the regulation is tricky and somewhat confusing for online gambling sites, and even for social/sweepstakes platforms, prediction sites like Kalshi and Novig are perfectly legal in the state.
What's the legal betting age in Washington?
The legal gambling age in Washington depends on the provider.
- Tribal casinos: 21+
- Online betting while on casino grounds: 21+
- State-licensed card rooms: 18+
- Lotteries: 18+
- Horse racing: 18+
Casino facilities located on tribal grounds usually serve alcohol, which is why the age requirement is higher than other forms of of gambling in the state.
Do I have to pay taxes on gambling winnings in WA?
Washington state has a unique situation with regards to gambling taxes, as there is no personal income tax. This means that the state does not tax players on gambling winnings. This also applies to non-residents, but keep in mind that the state you live in will still tax your gambling income from Washington.
Federal taxes still apply to all forms of gambling winnings, which should be submitted through a W-2G form. This form should be automatically given out by gambling providers if you win above a certain limit, but regardless if they do, you are still required to fill in and send in the form.
